As a long-time Jag owner, I can certify they are not Fords. Though the brand was owned at one time by Ford (along with Land Rover and Volvo), Ford did not pre-empt their Jaguar's design and production. Ford did, however, relieve the brand from the curse of Lucas electrical equipment, which was a huge improvement. When Alan Mulally became CEO of Ford, he had these brands sold off so Ford could concentrate on its own problems and markets. Jaguar and Land Rover are now owned by Tata of India. The CEO of Tata was a Jaguar enthusiast, so he is not interfering. The path since then has been upward.
Fish and chips was brought here by the Jewish community I believe. Fried fish anyway.
The rest is true, although Jags are really just expensive Fords.
As a long-time Jag owner, I can certify they are not Fords. Though the brand was owned at one time by Ford (along with Land Rover and Volvo), Ford did not pre-empt their Jaguar's design and production. Ford did, however, relieve the brand from the curse of Lucas electrical equipment, which was a huge improvement. When Alan Mulally became CEO of Ford, he had these brands sold off so Ford could concentrate on its own problems and markets. Jaguar and Land Rover are now owned by Tata of India. The CEO of Tata was a Jaguar enthusiast, so he is not interfering. The path since then has been upward.
I stand corrected. I'll take that from a long-time Jag owner.
Land Rover is also taking strides. You should see the new Defender. Very impressive.