Is Jaguar still owned by Ford?
No. Jaguar is no longer owned by Ford; it is now part of Jaguar Land Rover, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Motors of India. This arrangement has been in place since the late 2000s and remains in effect as of 2025.
A brief history of ownership
Below is a concise timeline of how Jaguar's ownership evolved over the years.
- 1989–1990: Ford acquires Jaguar and folds it into Ford's Premier Automotive Group, placing Jaguar under Ford's corporate umbrella.
- 2008: Ford agrees to sell Jaguar and Land Rover to Tata Motors for about $2.3 billion, ending Ford's direct ownership of the brands.
- 2013: Tata Motors takes full ownership of Jaguar Land Rover, making it a wholly owned subsidiary within the Tata group.
- Present: Jaguar operates under Tata Motors via Jaguar Land Rover; Ford no longer owns any stake or brand rights in Jaguar Land Rover.
These steps mark the transition from Ford's control to Tata Motors' ownership, with Jaguar now functioning as part of Jaguar Land Rover under the Tata umbrella.
Current ownership structure
To summarize who owns Jaguar today and how the corporate relationship is structured.
- Owner: Tata Motors, via its Jaguar Land Rover subsidiary, owns Jaguar and the JLR brand portfolio.
- Official status: Jaguar Land Rover is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Motors; Ford has no ownership stake.
- Corporate group: Tata Motors is part of the Tata Group, a large Indian conglomerate with global manufacturing and automotive operations.
In practical terms, Jaguar operates as a British luxury brand within Jaguar Land Rover, guided by Tata Motors' strategic direction and investment in electrification and model expansion.
Implications for the brand
Under Tata, Jaguar has continued to push new models and electrified options while maintaining the British engineering heritage that defines the brand. The transfer away from Ford ended years of shared development and engine-supply arrangements that characterized the Ford era.
Summary
The short answer is that Jaguar is not owned by Ford. Since 2008, Tata Motors has owned Jaguar Land Rover, and Jaguar sits within that umbrella. Ford is not a stakeholder or owner today, and the brand operates under Tata's ownership with ongoing investment in its luxury lineup and electrification strategy.
Who builds Jaguar engines?
Jaguar engines are made by its parent company, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), at their Engine Manufacturing Centre (EMC) in Wolverhampton, England, and through a joint venture in China. JLR produces the modern Ingenium family of engines (petrol, diesel, and electric) at these facilities.
- Jaguar Land Rover's Engine Manufacturing Centre (EMC): Opened in 2013, this is a primary manufacturing hub for JLR's Ingenium engines, which are used in both Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles.
- Chery Jaguar Land Rover joint venture: This joint venture in Changshu, China, also produces Ingenium engines for the Chinese market.
- Ingenium engine family: This modular range of engines is designed and manufactured by JLR to be efficient and powerful, with variants including inline-3, inline-4, and inline-6 configurations.
- No longer uses Ford engines: While Jaguar previously used some engines designed by Ford, the company has moved on from that era and now only uses its own engines.
What is the new name for Jaguar?
Jaguar Land Rover Automotive PLC is the holding company of Jaguar Land Rover, also known as JLR, and is a British multinational automobile manufacturer which produces luxury vehicles and SUVs and has its head office in Whitley, Coventry, United Kingdom.
Does Ford still make Jaguars?
No, Ford does not still make Jaguar. Ford sold the British luxury brand to Tata Motors in 2008, which then merged it with Land Rover to create Jaguar Land Rover in 2013. Tata Motors is the current owner and manufacturer of Jaguar vehicles.
- Ford's ownership: Ford purchased Jaguar in 1989 and owned it for nearly 20 years before selling it to Tata Motors in 2008.
- Current ownership: Jaguar Land Rover Automotive is a subsidiary of the Indian company Tata Motors.
- Operations: Jaguar vehicles are still designed and manufactured in the United Kingdom.
Why did Ford get rid of Jaguar?
It sold Jaguar Land Rover for one reason: money. As Ernst & Young's automotive expert Eric Wallbank told the BBC at the time, "The deal will give Ford the cash to revive its fortunes in the US and focus on its core brand." Although Land Rover remained profitable, Ford never made a dime out of its investment in Jaguar.
