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It is not some independent company, it is owned by Tata Motors a part of the large Indian Tata Group. But apparently the company is even profitable, which came

• user_7832 1y ago
  Similarly, Italian design house Pininfarina is owned by Mahindra (another Indian auto co that only sells SUVs). As an Indian auto enthusiast, I’m both happy, but wish more came out of it. (Insert meme of guy poking something with a stick and saying “Go on, do something”)
  • aerostable_slug 1y ago
    Mahindra sells lots of tractors. Somehow that both vibes with Lamborghini (who were a tractor company too) — and really doesn't.
    • arethuza 1y ago
      I think the Lamborghini that makes tractors has always been a separate legal entity from the one that makes cars (now part of the VW Group) - both founded by the same chap though. https://www.lamborghini-tractors.com/en-eu/ https://www.lamborghini-tractors.com/en-eu/
• SanjayMehta 1y ago
  The back story for Tata buying the group off Ford is interesting. Tata had approached Ford in 1998 proposing some kind of partnership for their first passenger hatchback. Apparently Ford officials were arrogant and dismissive so it became a personal matter for Ratan Tata, and when Ford was in trouble, he bought the brand off them. https://www.financialexpress.com/life/lifestyle-ford-vs-tata-motors-ratan-tatas-2-3-billion-revenge-how-a-disagreement-with-ford-in-1999-led-to-acquisition-of-jaguar-land-rover-3199787/ https://www.financialexpress.com/life/lifestyle-ford-vs-tata...