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Ford reviewing future of Jaguar, Land Rover

LONDON: Ford Motor Co. on Tuesday said it was reviewing its position on Jaguar and Land Rover, and union officials pressed for more information amid reports that the two brands were up for sale.

John Gardiner, a spokesman for Ford's Premier Automotive Group, said, Ford had been reviewing all of its operations for a year.

"We are working with our financial advisers on the best options for Jaguar and Land Rover, and nothing is ruled out,'' Mr. Gardiner said. He added that there was no time frame for making a decision.

Prime Minister Tony Blair's office said it was in touch with Ford about the review. "We still believe that both Land Rover and Jaguar are highly successful companies and will have a highly successful future,'' the Prime Minister's official spokesman said. British lawmaker Lorely Burt, who represents Solihull, home to Land Rover's assembly plant, said legislators were told Monday night that Ford was ``looking at all the options which may or may not include a sale.''

Land Rover and Jaguar are part of Ford's Premier Auto Group. — AP

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