Jaguar News
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Sales of the attractive and modern XF sedan along with new confidence in the brand's future are the driving forces behind Jaguar's first sales rise since July 2006 as Jaguar and sister company Land Rover change hands to new owner Tata Motors. The company sees a strong year of continued sales on the strength of pre-orders and the promise of new models and a clear direction. The sales gain was particularly strong in Europe, where Jaguar gained 70% over April 2007, up to 4,047 from 2,386, reports Automotive News. UK demand rose by 85% in April, an important measure in Jagaur's biggest single...
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UK Govt. helps fund Jaguar and Land Rover hybrid techThe UK government has offered Jaguar-Land Rover funding in order to speed up the development of emissions reducing technologies. The funding comes from the Technology Strategy Board, which is spending around £23 million ($45 million) on 16 various low carbon projects ranging across a field of...
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Daimler open to Jaguar and Land Rover partnershipDaimler has been tied with a number of carmakers in the recent past, including the likes of BMW, Alfa Romeo and Aston Martin, in regards to possible partnerships and supply deals. Soon, we may be able to add Jaguar and Land Rover to that list in as the German giant is open to forming a partnership...
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Jaguar XF by Loder1899Although not as dramatic as the Arden and Galpin modified Jaguar XF saloons, Loder1899’s new kit for the car manages to preserve the svelte lines of the original while also adding a sportier edge. Joining the new body alterations is a suspension lowering kit and power upgrade, designed...
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Update: EU clears Tata purchase of Jaguar, Land RoverUpdated: The European Union has followed the lead of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and approved the $2.3 billion sale of Jaguar and Land Rover to India’s Tata. There were no content of the sale from competitors and customers and the decision was made under a ‘simplified...
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Geoff Polites, CEO of Jaguar & Land Rover, passes awayThe CEO of Jaguar and Land Rover, Geoff Polites, has passed away at the age of 60 after battling serious illness for the past two years. Polites is credited with leading the team that returned the Jaguar and Land Rover brands back to profitability and his passing comes as both carmakers are...
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Dealerships around the world have been taking pre-orders of the model many hope will revive Jaguar’s ailing sales and reputation but the hotly anticipated car, the all-new 2009 XF, is proving so popular that demand for the car has been outstripping supply and causing delivery delays. With such high levels of interest Jaguar is seriously considering adding other variations of the XF to its lineup including a possible coupe, convertible and estate wagon. Not that long ago the idea of Jaguar developing so many different vehicles was unheard of but with the financial backing of new owner...
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Alfa Romeo in talks with Jaguar over RWD platformsIf Alfa Romeo is serious about competing with Germany’s premium labels it will eventually have to drop its core FWD lineup or at least offer more affordable rear-drive models. However, the carmaker’s low volume status makes developing a brand new premium RWD platform unfeasible. One...
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Jaguar and Land Rover profitable in 2007 says TataFord never released financial data for individual carmakers within its Premier Auto Group so apart from a few masked reports here and there we were never able to get proper insight into the financial performance of brands like Jaguar and Land Rover. With India’s Tata finally taking over the...
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Blast From The Past: Jaguar XJ220It’s hard to imagine but not that long ago Jaguar laid claim to building the world’s fastest production car with its XJ220 supercar, which during the early 1990s was speed king until it was knocked off its throne by the McLaren F1. The car featured a turbocharged mid-mounted V6...
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Jaguar and Land Rover pose a number of problems for TataWhile Jaguar and Land Rover will be getting a much-needed resuscitation from Tata and its deep pockets, stricter emissions and fuel-economy regulations set to roll in over the next decade as well as continual reliability and quality issues are likely to prove to be problematic for the new Indian...
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Jaguar sales expected to double with Tata helpJaguar finally changed hands this week with Indian carmaker Tata paying $2.3 billion for both the luxury brand and Land Rover. Although this seems like good value for Tata, Jaguar’s performance of late has been dire. The carmaker sold less than 54,000 units in all of 2007, down from about...
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After months of speculation, leaked information and hearsay, Ford has finally confirmed it will sell its Jaguar and Land Rover operations to India’s Tata. The sale is expected to close by the end of the next quarter and still requires approval from several European regulatory bodies, but otherwise the deal is as good as done. The total amount to be paid in cash by Tata for Jaguar and Land Rover upon closing will be approximately $2.3 billion. At closing, Ford will then contribute up to $600 million to the Jaguar Land Rover pension plans, which will leave the Blue Oval with about $1.7...
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Fiat still interested in Jaguar and Land Rover technologyWith the sale of Jaguar and Land Rover to India’s Tata Group expected to be announced within days, Italian giant Fiat may finally gain access to premium RWD and AWD technologies it’s always dreamt of. Fiat was one of the first carmakers rumored to be interested in buying Jaguar and Land...
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Jaguar XF by GalpinIt didn’t take long for somebody to ruin the stylish lines of the new Jaguar XF and the latest atrocity comes to us from the guys at Galpin in California. Galpin is actually the biggest Jaguar dealer in the U.S. and has been offering a number of styling and performance mods for a range of its...
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Strong demand causes Jaguar XF delaysDealerships around the world have been taking in pre-orders of the model that many hope will revive Jaguar’s ailing sales and reputation but the hotly anticipated car, the all-new 2009 XF, is proving so popular that high demand for the car has led to delays in some deliveries. The XF...
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Tata Boss Backs Jaguar F-TypeThere have been plenty of rumors circulating about Jaguar planning a new lightweight sports car to rival the likes of the Porsche 911 but until now we haven’t had any substantial evidence that officials were even contemplating the car. Speaking at this week’s Geneva Motor Show, Tata...
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Update: Jaguar and Land Rover costing Tata $3 billion?Updated: Latest reports are claiming Tata is seeking $3 billion dollars in loans to acquire the Jaguar and Land Rover brands. The information comes from people close to deal, who told Bloomberg Tata has contacted investment banks Citigroup and JPMorgan Chase about securing the loan. Ford...
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Jaguar has lifted the covers off a new limited edition version of its XK coupe that will go on sale in Europe by the middle of the year. The new car is called the XKR-S and it rates as the fastest production XK to date thanks to a series of weight saving modifications and engine upgrades over the standard XKR on which it’s based. Engineers have added a revised suspension set-up with new springs, dampers, anti-roll bar and a recalibrated Computer Active Technology Suspension (CATS) system to improve handling. The supercharged 4.2L all-aluminum V8 gets a recalibrated engine management...
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Unions: Tata will not sell JaguarIndian automotive giant Tata Motors met with unions from both Jaguar and Land Rover earlier this month to discuss the planned takeover of the British marques, which Ford is expected to finally confirm within the next couple of weeks. During the early bidding phase, Tata quickly became a favorite of...
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Jaguar sales drop 19% for 2007Jaguar's impending XF sedan can't come soon enough with the Ford owned manufacturer reporting a 19 percent drop in worldwide sales for 2007. Conversely, its sister company, Land Rover, reported an increase in global sales of 18 percent. Both companies are still owned by Ford until the deal to sell...
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Tata only wants Land Rover, plans to sell Jaguar?Many found it puzzling when India’s Tata, a company that specializes in econo cars and commercial vehicles, announced plans to purchase a struggling luxury brand like Jaguar, but it appears there could be more to Tata’s takeover of Ford’s premium brands then first reported...
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Jaguar unveils 2009 'Portfolio Edition' XKR and XJJaguar has unveiled the latest 2009 Portfolio versions of its XKR and XJ models ahead of the planned debut at next month’s Geneva Motor Show. The new Portfolio cars are essentially more exclusive versions of the regular models and have been adorned with minor styling changes both inside and...
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Jaguar's hotly anticipated XF brings in 10,000 pre-ordersDealerships around the world have been taking in pre-orders of the model that many hope will revive Jaguar's ailing sales and reputation. The XF, designed as a replacement to the S-Type, goes on sale March 10, but already 10,000 people have reserved their seat behind the wheel. With the replacement...
Nelson Ireson