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All future Jaguar and Land Rover models will use lightweight aluminium bodies, according to Tata’s chairman.

Jaguar has recently launched its new flagship XJ saloon and it makes use of aluminium in its body to help reduce its weight. Its aluminium chassis weighs around 40 per cent less than a traditional steel one.

Ratan Tata, the chairman of JLR’s parent company Tata, said in Tata’s annual report: “JLR is planning to have all its future cars constructed with lightweight aluminium ...Read the full article

Pssssssst.....Ratan you bought Corus...(they make steel!!)....

They also own Tetley but I imagine they have no plans to include tea-leaves in the production of their cars.

DeBruce:

They also own Tetley but I imagine they have no plans to include tea-leaves in the production of their cars.

Shame, cuz that would definitely help the cars to sell like hot cakes (pun intended).

This may give Tata the insentive to buy an aluminum plant....if they don't already have one.