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  • 1966 Porsche 906 Carrera 6 race car

    Only a month ago we saw two of the rarest cars in the world being put up for auction - including a 1967 Ferrari 330 P4, as well as a 1965 Shelby Daytona Coupe that was expected to sell for between $10 million and $15 million. Potential buyers will now also be able to bid on a handful of other rare cars, including the 1966 Porsche 906 Carrera 6, a car that took part in the Targa Florio and won its class in the Le Man 24-hour race. The auction is taking place on May 23 at the Brands Hatch motor racing circuit in the UK, and the ultra-rare Porsche is expected to reach prices of close to...

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    Jaguar and Land Rover bailout talks close to breakdown

    Although most of the news of late tends to focus on GM and Chrysler, these Detroit-based carmakers are not the only companies trying to gain vital government support in order to stay propped up in the current economic climate. While there's no doubt the global financial crisis has affected the U.S...

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    Jaguar-Land Rover announces plans for Indian sales

    India has become an increasingly important player on the global car scene, with the rise of companies like Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra. Mahindra is poised to enter the American market for the first time this year and now Tata has announced its plans to take Jaguar and Land Rover into the...

  • 2011 Jaguar XJ spy shots
    Spy shots: Jaguar’s next XJ caught at the Nurburgring

    Jaguar is only months away from revealing next-generation XJ saloon, which is scheduled for a debut on July 9th at a special presentation in London before going on sale by the end of the year. We’ve already had a glimpse at the final version following the release of an official teaser at last...

  • Rocketsports Racing Jaguar XKR ALMS GT2 race car
    Rocketsports Racing to tackle ALMS with new Jaguar XKR GT2 race car

    Rocketsports Racing (RSR) has revealed the first images of its Jaguar XKR race car, which it will be entering into the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) GT2 category as well as the classic 24 Hours of Le Mans race. The ALMS will begin its transition later this year to a new global GT class based on...

  • 2011 Jaguar XJ spy shots
    Jaguar planning plug-in hybrid XJ?

    Jaguar is well underway in the development of its next-generation XJ saloon and despite the company’s financial hardship the car is still on track for a debut in the second half of next year. For the current XJ, Jaguar looked to its past for inspiration and this definitely hurt its sales...

  • Arden 2010 Jaguar XKR supercharger

    German tuner Arden has developed a twin-screw supercharger kit for the 2010 Jaguar XKR, which not only boosts top end power but also improves driveability right across the rev range. According to Arden, extensive development and testing has resulted in a "high-end supercharger with a gain of 80hp" (59kW) and an additional 103lb-ft (140Nm) of torque. The extra power means that in addition to the improved throttle response from the engine, there is also an improvement in the torque curve of the Jaguar XKR - torque low-down in the rev range is greatly improved, which should help in overtaking...

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    Ratan Tata asks British government to offer assistance to Jaguar-Land Rover

    Warning of impending layoffs should government aid for Jaguar-Land Rover not arrive soon, Tata Motors Chairman Ratan Tata restated the need for government-sourced funds. An urgent call went out in February from the company's CEO, and though aid of £2.3 billion ($3.25 billion) was approved by the...

  • Jaguar's F-Type Concept
    Development has started on two-seater Jaguar roadster

    Jaguar's transfer to new ownership last year had many, from customers to dealers to industry analysts, worried about what might come of it. But Tata Motors' ownership has so far proven reassuring in its commitment to the Jaguar brand. The latest word from Ratan Tata reaffirms the vision Tata has...

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    Buick And Jaguar End Lexus’ 14-Year Reign In Dependability Study

    Lexus has finally been knocked from its top ranking in the annual Vehicle Dependability Study run by influential research firm J.D. Power and Associates. The latest study, which ranks brands and vehicles by how reliable they are, saw Buick and Jaguar tie for the top spot after moving up from sixth...

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    Jaguar XF Estate coming to Frankfurt Motor Show?

    As we previewed for you last April, Jaguar is rumored to be working on an XF Estate for this year's Frankfurt Motor Show. The car, which would expand on the already highly successful XF range, is expected to be essentially production ready despite its status as a 'show car'. The gang at Auto Motor...

  • 2009 Jaguar XK-S
    Jaguar runs out 2009 XK with new XK-S model

    If you’re a luxury carmaker trying to make it through a global financial crisis there are essentially two things you can do to try to boost sales – reduce the cost of the cars, or load them up with extra features and gadgets in the hope that punters will appreciate the extra value...

  • Jaguar XF assembly line

    The weak economy knows no borders, rampaging across the globe taking its toll in lost jobs and bankruptcies. The car industry in particular is no stranger to this strife, and some might say Great Britain's carmakers most of all, considering their rocky history. In late January UK Business Secretary Lord Mandelson announced the government would offer loans totaling up to £1.3 billion with another £1 billion in guarantees to the struggling industry (£2.3 billion, or $3.25 billion in total), but it had to clear approval with the European Commission's trade practices authorities. Today that...

  • 2010 Jaguar XFR
    Jaguar announces pricing for 2010 XF and XK lineup

    Jaguar today announced pricing for its 2010 model year lineup, which includes a couple of brand new entrants such as the XFR super-saloon and the XKR Coupe and Convertible. Both cars were debuted at last month’s Detroit Auto Show alongside an updated XF and facelifted XK range. Pricing for...

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    Jaguar XK Coupe to get new diesel, Convertible likely to miss out

    Even the makers of luxury saloons and sports cars are having to adapt their lineups to meet toughening fuel economy and emissions standards all around the world. Porsche recently bowed down to all the environmental pressure with the unveiling of the Cayenne Diesel late last year and now Jaguar is...

  • An Aston rolling off the line at the Gaydon plant
    Three day working week for 600 Aston Martin staff

    The tough times facing the car industry are not new, but the extended duration is beginning to take its toll on even the most luxurious carmakers. Having already announced that it would be cutting its 1,850-member workforce by up to 600 jobs, Aston Martin has now revealed that it will put its...

  • 2000 Jaguar F-Type Concept
    Jaguar’s next sports car likely to be a lightweight roadster

    There are numerous reports about Jaguar working on a brand new sports car, with some speculating that the car will be a mid-engined supercar to take on the likes of the Audi R8, while others claim it is more likely to be a lightweight roadster designed along the lines of the Porsche Boxster or BMW...

  • 2001 Jaguar R-Coupe
    Report: Jaguar working on mid-engined flagship

    Jaguar has just unveiled two of the fastest cars in its history, with the new 2010 XFR saloon and 2010 XKR sports coupe and cabrio making their respective debuts at this week’s Detroit Auto Show, however, according to latest reports the company is working on an even faster, mid-engined...

  • 2009 Detroit Auto Show Winners & Losers

    In the midst of one of the toughest years the car industry has had to face and government loan programs getting underway, the 2009 Detroit Auto Show was set to be a touchy dance with public sentiment. In the end the expectations proved true, and the restrained and carefully orchestrated displays focused on real-world practicality, or failing that, on future technology that could lead to practical applications for hybrid and electric vehicles. So which carmakers succeeded and which failed? Which cars were winners and which losers? We have the straight truth fresh from the show floor. Winners...

  • 2010 Jaguar XFR
    Supercharged XFR is the fastest Jaguar ever at 225mph

    Built to rival BMW's M5, Mercedes Benz's E63 AMG and Audi's RS6, the new Jaguar XFR looks every inch the true rival in these latest shots. Jaguar has revealed that the XFR has the performance to back up its striking looks, with the company announcing today that they recorded a top speed of...

  • 2010 Jaguar XKR facelift
    Facelifted Jaguar XKR debuts at Detroit Auto Show

    Jaguar has updated its XK Coupe, Convertible and performance XKR range for the 2010 model year, and will showcase the new lineup at this month’s Detroit Auto Show. With all-new engines, revised styling, a new interior, an advanced lightweight aluminum body structure and a wider range of...

  • 2010 Jaguar XKR facelift spy shots
    Spy shots: Barely disguised 2010 Jaguar XKR facelift

    Prototypes for Jaguar’s facelifted XK have been spotted testing in the UK and Germany ahead of the updated model’s world debut, which is expected to take place at next week’s Detroit Auto Show. In the past we have seen images for both the standard XK coupe and convertible, as well...

  • Jaguar 3.0L turbodiesel V6
    Land Rover to benefit from new Jaguar diesel

    Jaguar recently revealed details for its brand new AJ-V6D Gen III S 3.0L six-cylinder turbodiesel engine, which in its most powerful trim is rated at 271hp (202kW) and 443lb-ft (600Nm) of torque. A less powerful 237hp (177kW) is also available and according to latest reports the new...

  • 2010 Jaguar XF-R spy shot
    Spy shots: More Jaguar XF-R

    The XF-R has been revealed. Click here for all the details. If Jaguar is serious about pitting its XF saloon against the BMW 5-series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class, it will have to expand its lineup beyond the current handful of models. Jaguar currently has two gaping holes in its XF range, an...

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