Can Tata turn Jaguar into an object of desire?

Ford’s recent sale of its Jaguar and Land Rover brands to India’s Tata Motors for US$2.3 billion earlier this year raised more than a few shocked eyebrows.While some analysts looked on with incredulity at how Ford cashed out for half of what it paid for the British luxury marque in 1990, others saw good business sense Founded in 1922 by motor enthusiasts, Jaguar cars were built with premium motor parts and a stylish look that soon caught the eye of motor sport enthusiasts who were drawn to the saloon’s luxurious features.