News: Land Rover November 2009 Sales Up 45% According to Tata Motors

Tata Motors reports Land Rover sales for November 2009 are up 45% year over year.  Tata Motors attributes the increase in sales volumes on the new models that were launched in June including the upgraded Range Rover, Range Rover Sport,  and Discovery 4 (LR4).  The press release from Tata:

Tata Motors Group global sales grow by 62% at 75,775 vehicles
in November 2009

The Tata Motors Group global sales, comprising of Tata, Tata Daewoo and Hispano Carrocera range of commercial vehicles, Tata passenger vehicles along with distributed brands in India, and Jaguar and Land Rover, were 75,775 nos. in November 2009, a growth of 62% over November 2008. Cumulative sales for the fiscal (April – November 2009) are 521,059, higher by 4% compared to the corresponding period in 2008-09.

Sales of all commercial vehicles were 33,338 nos. in November 2009, a growth of 81%. Cumulative sales for the fiscal are 244,810 nos., a growth of 16%.

Sales of all passenger vehicles were 42,437 nos. in November 2009, a growth of 50%. Cumulative sales for the fiscal are 276,249 nos., lower by 5%.

Tata passenger vehicle sales, including those distributed, were 23,612 nos. for the month, a growth of 56%. Cumulative sales for the fiscal are 160,405 nos., a growth of 16%.

Jaguar Land Rover global sales in November 2009 were 18,825 vehicles, higher by 30%. Jaguar sales for the month were 4,333, lower by 2%, while Land Rover sales were 14,492, higher by 45%. Cumulative sales of Jaguar Land Rover for the fiscal are 115,844 nos., lower by 32%. Cumulative sales of Jaguar are 31,716 nos., lower by 37%, while cumulative sales of Land Rover are 84,128, lower by 30%.

About Tata Motors

Tata Motors is India's largest automobile company, with consolidated revenues of Rs.70,938.85 crores ($ 14 billion) in 2008-09. Through subsidiaries and associate companies, Tata Motors has operations in the UK, South Korea, Thailand and Spain. Among them is Jaguar Land Rover, the business comprising the two iconic British brands. It also has an industrial joint venture with Fiat in India. With over 4 million Tata vehicles plying in India, Tata Motors is the country’s market leader in commercial vehicles and among the top three in passenger vehicles. It is also the world's fourth largest truck manufacturer and the second largest bus manufacturer. Tata cars, buses and trucks are being marketed in several countries in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, South East Asia and South America. (www.tatamotors.com )

Cool, I hope they keep rocking!  Ta-ta for now.