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Jaguar Land Rover

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is a British multinational automotive manufacturer that designs, develops, manufactures, and sells luxury vehicles and SUVs under the Jaguar and Land Rover marques.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is a British multinational luxury automaker owned by India's Tata Motors. It designs and builds vehicles under the Jaguar and Land Rover brands.

What it is

JLR is a British multinational automotive manufacturer that designs, develops, manufactures, and sells luxury vehicles and SUVs under the Jaguar and Land Rover marques. It has been a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Motors since 2008 and is headquartered in Whitley, Coventry, United Kingdom.

Why it matters

JLR is the largest automotive employer in the UK, with 33,000 employees as of September 2025. Its ownership by Tata Motors links it to one of India's largest conglomerates, and it posted a profit before tax of £2.5 billion for FY25, marking a tenth consecutive profitable quarter.

Key details

JLR operates UK manufacturing and engineering sites, plus plants in China, Brazil, India, Austria, and Slovakia. Its brands include Jaguar (cars) and Land Rover (SUVs, including Range Rover models). In Canada, JLR sells vehicles through its retail network as a premium imported brand.

In short

  • British luxury automaker owned by Tata Motors since 2008
  • Largest automotive employer in the UK with 33,000 employees
  • Produces Jaguar cars and Land Rover SUVs
  • Manufactures in the UK and five other countries
Canadian angle

JLR sells vehicles in Canada through its Jaguar and Land Rover retail network, and Canadian readers may know it as a premium imported automotive brand.

Quick questions

Who owns Jaguar Land Rover?
Jaguar Land Rover is wholly owned by Tata Motors, which has owned it since 2008.
What is the difference between Jaguar and Land Rover?
Jaguar focuses on luxury cars, while Land Rover specializes in SUVs and off-road vehicles.
Where are Jaguar Land Rover cars made?
JLR vehicles are made at UK sites and plants in China, Brazil, India, Austria, and Slovakia.

Sources

  1. Jaguar Land Roverhttps://www.jlr.com/overview
    Supports: Ownership as a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Motors since 2008.
  2. Tatahttps://www.tata.com/business/jlr
    Supports: British headquarters, global manufacturing footprint, and FY25 profitability figures.
  3. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaguar_Land_Rover
    Supports: British multinational manufacturer, headquarters in Coventry, and principal activity under Jaguar and Land Rover marques.