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Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Leaving aside the patronising language, we'll have to agree to disagree.
Not sure how it stands up that this generation Defender "wouldn't have been able to make the investment returns that a new platform dictates" and yet a single new nameplate in the pillar will? As to being dismissive of anything released to investors having to be accurate ~ "Automaker to Pay $40 Million for Misleading Investors" https://www.sec.gov/news/press-release/2019-196 Not sure what the point of putting the 26/27 Defender on to MLA would be. Its a transitionary platform meant to cover the bases of ICE, hybrid and BEV. All the major manufacturers have moved on at a pace that seems to have caught JLR out. Quote from February 2021: "On the investor call, Mardell [Chief Financial Officer] said that JLR had decided that cars on the platform [MLA] , including the XJ, would not meet the company’s ambition to lead on technology and design." https://www.europe.autonews.com/automakers...etter-tech |
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Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Here's a version helping support UK jobs ![]() ![]() Click image to enlarge "Based on the legendary Toyota LC79 platform, the Fox TUV vehicle provides users with a proven, robust and reliable base platform that benefits from global logistic supportability." "We see Fox as an ideal and forward thinking replacement for any defence procurement authority seeking to supersede an out of date Land Rover tactical fleet, delivering immediate proven reliability, capability and value for money." https://www.joint-forces.com/defence-equip...-dsei-2021 |
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DSC-off Member Since: 16 Oct 2014 Location: North East Posts: 1443 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Wow, I've never seen that quoted on a Land Rover forum before... oh it's not a Land Rover... ![]() |
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markb110 Member Since: 22 May 2010 Location: Guildford Posts: 2655 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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LR products are now only for the rich. Proven reliability - no problem, have a fleet of back up vehicles Capability- no problem, have a back up fleet for every occasion and a helicopter Value for money - no problem, too rich to care. I think that sums up JLR’s attitude these days. Just need the Harry Einfield (I am considerable richer than yow) character to sell their cars. |
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