British Leyland

Author : James Taylor
Publisher : The Crowood Press
Page : 379 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2018-03-26
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781785003929

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British Leyland by James Taylor Pdf

In 1968, British Leyland brought together many of Britain's motor manufacturers, with the intention of creating a robust unified group that could equal the strength of the big European conglomerates. But this was not to be. There have been many books about the politics and the business activities of British Leyland, but British Leyland - The Cars, 1968-1986 looks exclusively at the cars that came from the company, both the models it inherited and those it created. The eighteen years of the corporation's existence saw a confusing multitude of different car types, but this book resolves these confusions, clarifying who built what, and when. The book takes 1986 as its cut-off point because this was the year that the old British Leyland ceased to exist and what was left of the car and light commercial business was renamed the Rover Group. The book includes: Production histories and technical specifications of every major model; The special overseas models; Appendices on engines, code names, and factories; Buying guidance on the models built in Britain. This is the most comprehensive book so far to focus on the cars from British Leyland between 1968-1986 and it provides an overview of each model's production history, together with essential specification details. It is profusely illustrated with 178 colour and 63 b&w photographs.

Author : Mike Carver,Nick Seale,Anne Youngson
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780750963497

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British Leyland Motor Corporation by Mike Carver,Nick Seale,Anne Youngson Pdf

British Leyland Motor Corporation, formed in the wake of the post-war manufacturing boom, brought together almost all the British-owned car and commercial vehicle companies that then existed. At the head of the sixth largest car manufacturer in the world, its management confidently expected to give the United Kingdom a leading place in the global motor industry. Their catastrophic failure was one of the biggest and most disappointing disasters in British industrial history.From their unique insider perspective, three former employees of the brand reveal how and why, despite producing profitable marques such as Jaguar, Rover and Land Rover, as well as the iconic best-selling Mini, British Leyland came to its sad end ...

Author : Lance Cole
Publisher : Pen and Sword Transport
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2021-01-18
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781526748249

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British Leyland—From Triumph to Tragedy by Lance Cole Pdf

A history of the British automotive manufacturer and an analysis of what went wrong. What really happened at British Leyland (BL)? Was it ‘just’ the cars, or were other factors vital to the story? Who really was to blame for BL and MG Rover’s death? The ‘truth’ about BL is deeper than its cars – were ultra- Left-wing plots to topple BL and British society real? Did secret deals and political intrigue really exist? Was it Labour or Conservative powers who ‘killed’ BL, or was it BL itself? How was it that BL’s design genius was hobbled? Author Lance Cole lifts the bonnet on BL and presents a forensic yet easy to read new analysis in a story of BL, its cars, and the era of their motoring as powers on the political Left and Right waged war, sometimes even with themselves. Here is a book about cars and more, a conversation on all things BL: this is a new account of a classic British story told across a trail of evidence in a British industrial and political drama. Many mistakes made BL, but some of the cars were superb, the designs of genius, the engineering excellent; it is just that we have either forgotten, or been brainwashed into believing the worst. In a BL book like no other, written by a classic car fanatic with a background in industrial design, automotive, and wider journalism, this story lifts the lid on BL's cars and more. The author also adds inside knowledge from time working in the motor industry. Lance Cole tells the deeper BL story across the era of its greatest successes and its biggest failures. “An important and overdue book, well researched which will find a welcome place on the shelves of transport academics and motoring aficionados alike.” —The Journal of the Road Transport History Association “Cole’s engaging and informal writing style makes things very readable and helps us untangle a lot of the more complex shenanigans that went on. With fifty colour and fifty monochrome pictures, it’s well-illustrated too. Thoroughly recommended for its astute insight whether you’re a BL fan or not.” —Car Mechanics

Author : Timothy Whisler
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1999-05-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780191584039

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The British Motor Industry, 1945-94 by Timothy Whisler Pdf

A fascinating and well-researched look at the British motor industry which will appeal to both academic readers and practitioners alike. Why are there now no major car manufacturers in Britain? Whisler considers this and the surrounding issues, making valuable comparisons with overseas manufacturers operating both in the UK and abroad, which provide us with additional interest and insight. Based upon careful use of company archives, this book covers in particular the issues of product development, quality, design, and range, ensuring that The British Motor Industry is destined to make a distinctive contribution to our understanding of the performance of UK manufacturers.

Author : Stanley Lai
Publisher : Hart Publishing
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2000-06-26
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781841130873

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Copyright Protection of Computer Software in the United Kingdom by Stanley Lai Pdf

This work analyses the scope of copyright protection for computer software in the United Kingdom,and examines challenges for the future. The work presents the case for the adoption and application of infringement methodology emanating from the courts in the United States, resulting in a narrower scope of protection than is presently argued for by many UK academics, practitioners and judges alike. The work makes a careful evaluation of the efficacy of the various prevailing tests for infringement of copyright in software and their progenies, suggesting an improved formula and advocating the utility of limiting doctrines to assist in the determination of substantial similarity of particular non-literal software elements, user interfaces and screen display protection. The monograph also contains a detailed study of reverse engineering, copyright defences, permitted acts, database protection and the copyright-contract interface in the context of computer software, not omitting crucial discussions of the internet, digital dissemination and the impact of recent treaty and legislative initiatives on British copyright law. As such it will be an important resource for practitioners, lecturers and students alike.

Author : Victoria Marklew
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0472105043

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Cash, Crisis, and Corporate Governance by Victoria Marklew Pdf

A "bottom-up" perspective on government-industry relations focusing on the government's role in restructuring industry in Europe and the U.S.

Author : Frank N. Magill
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 756 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2014-04-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134264629

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Chron 20c Hist Bus Comer by Frank N. Magill Pdf

First Published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : James Taylor
Publisher : The Crowood Press
Page : 403 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-31
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781785001925

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Rover SD1 by James Taylor Pdf

Rover's big hatchback saloon of the 1970s and 1980s had all the elements of a superb motor car. It was the work of long-standing Rover engineers, with substantial input from their colleagues at Triumph. The SD1's top models even shared their V8 engines with earlier and much-loved classics from Rover. It was stunningly attractive, cleverly derived from Italian supercar styling and still extraordinarily practical thanks to its large hatchback configuration. In this new book, Rover historian James Taylor tells the full story of the SD1, warts and all, from initial concept to final production model. The oft-criticized early models and the more successful later variants are discussed as well as the exclusive Vitesse and Vanden Plas models and overseas and police variants. Finally, for those inspired enough to seek one out today, there is guidance on purchase and ownership. Includes full production histories and comprehensive specification details and is fully illustrated with 200 colour and 70 black & white photographs.

Author : David Culshaw,Peter Horrobin
Publisher : Veloce Publishing Ltd
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Automobiles
ISBN : 9781874105930

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The Complete Catalog of British Cars 1895-1975 by David Culshaw,Peter Horrobin Pdf

A comprehensive account of British cars, this book presents a large amount of information - historical as well as technical - in a way which should serve the needs of the dedicated enthusiast and the general reader. Nearly over 700 manufacturers and some 3700 individual models are covered - including technical specification for most cars. A wide selection of photographs feature all the major marques and some minor ones.

Author : Michael Hymans
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2016-06-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781445661810

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British Coaching by Michael Hymans Pdf

A fascinating look at the main players in British coaching, featuring many rare photographs.

Author : Mike Carver,Nick Seale,Anne Youngson
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2015-03-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780750963497

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British Leyland Motor Corporation 1968-2005 by Mike Carver,Nick Seale,Anne Youngson Pdf

British Leyland Motor Corporation, formed in the wake of the post-war manufacturing boom, brought together almost all the British-owned car and commercial vehicle companies that then existed. At the head of the sixth largest car manufacturer in the world, its management confi dently expected to give the United Kingdom a leading place in the global motor industry. The eventual failure was one of the biggest and most disappointing disasters in British industrial history. Despite this, we can be proud of British Leyland's legacy: successful and much loved vehicles like the Mini and the Range Rover have endured, its working practices had a lasting effect on industrial relations policy, and brands that once formed part of the group continue to thrive in this ever-competitive market. From their unique insider perspective, three former employees of the brand reveal in unprecedented detail the ups and downs of this iconic British company.

Author : J. F. Wilson
Publisher : Manchester University Press
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1995-10-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0719041333

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British Business History, 1720-1994 by J. F. Wilson Pdf

This is the first textbook that comprehensively covers the three centuries of British business history from 1720 to the present day. Wilson argues that company culture has been the most important component in the evolution of business organisations and management practices. The influence of business culture on firms' structure, sources of finance, and the background and training of senior managers is investigated to show its pivotal importance in determining business performance.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1416 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Corporations
ISBN : UCAL:B4593065

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Who Owns Whom by Anonim Pdf

Author : Jennifer Davis
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 453 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2012-05-03
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780199581429

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Intellectual Property Law Core Text by Jennifer Davis Pdf

This book provides students with a basic understanding of intellectual property law. Covering the six main areas of patents, copyright, industrial designs, confidential information, unregistered and registered trademarks, it places intellectual property in its wider context.

Author : Ray Shill
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2003-10-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750954112

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Birmingham's Industrial Heritage by Ray Shill Pdf

Birmingham was a renowned manufacturing centre by the 18th century and the city rapidly grew into the primary industrial centre of the Midlands. An account of Birmingham's heyday of heavy industry is recorded and the story is brought up to date with the story of the decline of heavy industry and its subsequent replacement by design, technology and computing. The proposed redevelopment of Rover's Longbridge site as a science park is symptomatic of this change.