As many will know, Land Rover and Jaguar are both currently the responsibility of Bob Dover, Chief Executive of both Marques.
What many will not know is that G-DE... (shhhh....), erm... 'the place' next door to the Heritage Motor Centre, are now entrusted with development of Jaguar together with Land Rover.
Bob (a very mild mannered and polite chap, whilst being astute and proactive in the extreme - for whom I have a great deal of respect in his choice of contractors, historical vehicles etc etc...) intends to retire next year.
His vision in developing both Marques has already shown dividends. There has been a change of culture to the extent where different 'shed' teams (unfortunate phrase really) are encouraged to talk to each other about development issues and this is then fed back to designers.
The outcome will either be a 4x4 1 tonne gun tractor which will top
220mph - or a sluggish, rusting luxury executive sports saloon which will never be stolen as it'll lead police directly to the thieves location by the trail of oil from the leaking engine, gearbox and axles...Have a good retirement Bob :-)
Martyn