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21 December 2008Tata to ask taxpayer for long-term financing
The Indian company's agreement to provide limited immediate support for Jaguar Land Rover will not prevent it from asking for hundreds of millions of pounds in longer-term support for its UK subsidiary
read moreTata agrees to cash boost for Jaguar
Tata, the Indian owner of Jaguar Land Rover, has agreed to inject "tens of millions" of pounds into the British car company to , while the government continues to consider the case for a taxpayer-funded bail-out
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read moreCar import curbs have Russians on streets
Riot police in Vladivostok broke up an unauthorised protest against a government decision to increase car import duties to protect Russia's ailing motor industry. At least 100 people were arrested
read moreVolvo on the block
Ford is considering options for the Swedish maker of luxury cars and will most likely have to sell it
read moreJaguar's pain is shared in West Midlands
News that the motor group has sought government aid has sent a fresh shiver through the region, where car and component makers are reeling from a sharp drop in demand
read moreNo quick salvation in sight for GM or Chrysler
The owner of the Chrysler auto company, Cerberus Capital Management, has unwittingly put its finger on the biggest challenge that Detroit's embattled carmakers face in proving their long-term viability
read moreCanada unveils auto bailout plan
Canada has unveiled a plan to ease pressure on hard-pressed automotive parts suppliers and dealers in tandem with C$4bn in emergency loans to the local subsidiaries of General Motors and Chrysler
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