Who makes Jaguar car parts?
Jaguar car parts are produced through a mix of Jaguar Land Rover’s own facilities and a broad network of global suppliers. The company designs and integrates components, coordinating both in-house production and external partnerships within the Tata Motors group.
In-house design and manufacturing
Jaguar Land Rover keeps a core set of engineering and integration activities under its own roof, maintaining control over essential systems and ensuring cohesive vehicle performance.
- Core powertrain components designed by JLR and manufactured in JLR-owned plants or by approved contract manufacturers under strict engineering oversight.
- Vehicle electronics, software architecture, and integrated control systems developed by JLR with support from selected partners and then assembled into vehicles at JLR facilities or approved contract sites.
These in-house capabilities help Jaguar maintain consistency in performance, safety, and software integration across its model lineup.
External suppliers and partnerships
Beyond internal production, Jaguar relies on a global network of specialist suppliers for many components, enabling scale and specialization.
- Electronics, sensors, software modules, and infotainment components provided by external suppliers and integrated by JLR engineers.
- Interiors, seating, trim, acoustics, and related soft goods supplied by global partners to support comfort and luxury standards.
- Body-in-white, exterior panels, stamping, and various structural components sourced from external manufacturers or contract suppliers.
- Specialized engineering services, calibration, and testing supplied by external firms under JLR’s technical oversight.
External partnerships are a core pillar of Jaguar’s ability to scale production, access advanced technologies, and meet regional demand.
Global procurement and geography
Jaguar’s supply chain spans multiple continents, with procurement and manufacturing activities organized to optimize cost, lead times, and resilience.
- Distributed supplier base across Europe, Asia, North America, and other regions to support regional production and markets.
- Localization and supplier development programs aimed at reducing logistics footprint, improving responsiveness, and aligning with local regulatory requirements.
- Rigorous quality control, supplier audits, and adherence to safety, environmental, and ethical standards across the network.
Effective governance of this global network ensures Jaguar can deliver consistent quality and performance in markets around the world.
Summary
Jaguar car parts come from a blended model: core systems and integration are driven by Jaguar Land Rover itself, while a broad, global ecosystem of external suppliers and partners furnishes many components. This combination supports engineering control, scale, regional responsiveness, and ongoing innovation within the Tata Motors group.
Who makes engines for Jaguar?
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.
Is the Jaguar made by GM?
Jaguar is a British luxury vehicle company that's owned by Tata Motors, one of the largest automotive manufacturers in the world.
Is Jaguar still owned by Ford?
No, Ford does not own Jaguar anymore; Ford sold both Jaguar and Land Rover to Tata Motors in 2008. Today, Jaguar is a part of the Indian multinational conglomerate Tata Motors, which owns them through its subsidiary, Jaguar Land Rover.
- Ford's ownership: Ford owned Jaguar from 1989 until 2008. During this time, Ford was part of the Premier Automotive Group (PAG) which included other luxury brands like Aston Martin.
- Tata's acquisition: In 2008, Tata Motors purchased both Jaguar and Land Rover from Ford for $2.3 billion.
- Current ownership: Jaguar Land Rover is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Motors, with Jaguar operating as one of its key brands.
Where do Jaguar car parts come from?
Most Jaguar parts and vehicles are manufactured in the United Kingdom, particularly in Coventry and Birmingham. However, some parts are made in other locations, including engine assembly in Wolverhampton, England, and final assembly of certain models (often from "complete knock-down" kits) in countries like China, Austria (with Magna Steyr), and India.
United Kingdom
- Coventry: The global headquarters for Jaguar Land Rover, with design centers and manufacturing.
- Birmingham: Production hub for models like the XE, XF, and F-TYPE.
- Solihull: Manufacturing site for the F-PACE model.
- Wolverhampton: Location of the engine assembly plant.
Other countries
- Austria: The Jaguar E-PACE and I-PACE are co-produced with Magna Steyr in Graz.
- China: The XE and XF models are assembled in Changshu.
- India: Complete knock-down kits for the XF and XJ models are assembled in Pune.
