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In June 2008, India-based Tata Motors completed the acquisition of the two British icons, Jaguar and Land Rover, from Ford Motor Company for US$ 2.3 billion. 

In this episode, we explore the key factors and the critical moments that shaped the negotiations between Tata and Ford and establish the crucial role played by the unions in meeting Ford's primary interest.

Audio contributions are provided by:

Ford sells Jaguar,  Land Rover to Tata: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lE_xRJ8KmAE 

Ford CEO Alan Mulally - Interview - Jay Leno's Garage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4aatqMxFnE 

TIME Magazine Interviews: Alan Mulally: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HF53TSu4xAY 

The Sun gets the treatment at the Labour conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZatq52abJw 

Ratan N Tata in conversation at Stanford Graduate School of Business: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iovw-V_kD4 

Bloomberg UTV Exclusive: Interview With Ratan Tata, Chairman, Tata Sons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOba7NJP6E4 

Tata Motors buys Jaguar and Land Rover from Ford: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHYRx06lD3k 

Tata's Takeover of Jaguar and Land Rover: Bumpy Road Ahead? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8kSF_pv9uE 

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