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2020
Jaguar Land Rover announces Thierry Bolloré as global CEO
Jaguar Land Rover announced that Thierry Bolloré would succeed Ralf Speth as global chief executive, with the appointment due to take effect on September 10, 2020. Speth would become the company's non-executive vice chairman.
2020
Jaguar Land Rover appoints Thierry Bolloré as CEO
Tata Motors appointed Thierry Bolloré as chief executive of its subsidiary Jaguar Land Rover; he is scheduled to assume the position on September 10, replacing Prof Sir Ralf Speth.
2020
Jaguar Land Rover announces Pivotal subscription service
Jaguar Land Rover announced Pivotal, a U.K.-planned luxury vehicle subscription service offering vehicles for a monthly payment covering insurance, service, tax, repairs and rental costs. The article says the service was slated to launch in the U.K.
2020
Jaguar Land Rover announces planned contract-agency job cuts
Jaguar Land Rover said it planned to cut more than 1,000 contract-agency jobs across its UK manufacturing sites over the coming months. The article said the process was expected to begin at the end of July and continue through the year.
2020
Jaguar Land Rover enters a partnership with Chery
Jaguar Land Rover entered into a partnership with China-based Chery. The article provides no further details about the partnership.
2020
Jaguar Land Rover secures a $705 million loan
Jaguar Land Rover raised a $705 million three-year revolving loan from Chinese banks.
2020
Jaguar Land Rover appoints Chris Thorp as corporate affairs director
Jaguar Land Rover appointed Chris Thorp as corporate affairs director with immediate effect, succeeding Helen McLintock.
2020
Jaguar Land Rover India launches online service-booking websites
Jaguar Land Rover India launched websites for customers to book service appointments for Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles, with an option for doorstep pickup and delivery.
2020
Jaguar Land Rover strengthens online purchase and service facility
Jaguar Land Rover announced that it had strengthened its online purchase and service facility, enabling customers and existing owners to access dealerships and service workshops remotely.
2020
Jaguar Land Rover clarifies temporary furloughs and China impact
Jaguar Land Rover China told The Paper that the company would use the UK government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to support employees unable to work because of the pandemic, that this was not a layoff, and that China was not affected.
2020
Jaguar Land Rover clarifies reported employee furloughs
Jaguar Land Rover China said that about 20,000 employees in the UK would be temporarily furloughed under the UK government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, not laid off, and said the situation did not affect China operations.
2020
Jaguar Land Rover plans temporary layoffs affecting 20,000 employees
Reports said Jaguar Land Rover would temporarily lay off 20,000 employees, about half of its global workforce, in response to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The article says the affected employees would be in non-essential roles and that April salaries would be paid.
2020
Jaguar Land Rover deploys vehicles to support Red Cross relief efforts
Jaguar Land Rover deployed 160 vehicles, including the new Defender, to support Red Cross workers during the coronavirus pandemic. The report says the vehicles supported efforts in the UK and other named markets.
2020
Eight automakers announce vehicle recalls in China
China's State Administration for Market Regulation published seven passenger-car recall notices covering 252,672 vehicles from Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar Land Rover, Audi, BMW, Jeep, Volkswagen and Bentley. The notices cited various vehicle defects and safety risks. The article reports free repairs or replacements for affected vehicles in several of the recalls.
2020
Jaguar Land Rover unveils Project Vector concept vehicle
Jaguar Land Rover unveiled Project Vector, a futuristic electric driverless car concept developed as part of a spin-off project at its innovation centre at the University of Warwick.
2020
Jaguar Land Rover plans a one-week I-Pace production pause
Jaguar Land Rover said it had adjusted the I-Pace production schedule at its Graz plant and planned to pause production for one week starting February 17 because of battery supply difficulties.
2020
JLR announces planned stoppages at two UK factories
Jaguar Land Rover said it would make changes to production plans at its Solihull and Castle Bromwich factories, including selected stoppage days at Castle Bromwich and full- or half-day stoppages at Solihull, from late February through the end of March. The article reports the planned cuts were to address lower demand and support cost savings.
2020
JLR announces 500 job cuts at Halewood
Jaguar Land Rover announced that 500 jobs would be cut at its Halewood plant in northwest England.
2020
Jaguar Land Rover CEO Ralf Speth reported to be leaving
A report said Jaguar Land Rover CEO Ralf Speth would resign when his contract expired in September, while remaining an adviser to the automaker. The article says Jaguar Land Rover declined to comment.
2020
Jaguar Land Rover announces acquisition of Bowler
Jaguar Land Rover announced that it had acquired Derbyshire-based off-road performance tuning firm Bowler for an undisclosed sum.