Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Tatas and Playboy: Incompatible bedfellows!


Tatas are trying hard to get  Jaguar and Landrover a strong foothold in US where their performance has not been anything noteworthy.JLR introduced the 2013 Jaguar XJ V6 super charger  in New York recently.It is reported that Jaguar Land Rover NA, is “starting a nine-month  push that includes  a partnership with Playboy magazine” while introducing all-wheel-drive versions of its XF and XF sedans(Business Line, August 18, 2012) .While the details of partnerships are not available, one is likely rto be surprised by the possibility of Tatas, a traditional, value-driven conglomerate known for its principled approaches to business entering into a partnership with the Playboy magazine to promote its sales.Or is it a pointer to the move towards the younger generation(represented by the 43-year old Cyrus Mistry, the Chairman designate) from the old guard(Ratan Tata, retiring after attaining the age of 75)? It will be interesting to see how the partnership develops and delivers.

1 comment:

Jaidev said...

Sir,

I see three things common here:

1. The ability to raise the pulse and adrenalin! (or Testosterone)

2. Hot chicks and hot cars always went together.

3. Good looking girls and cars are ogled at! (or admired)

Maybe these reason prompted JLR to select Playboy.