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  • Ford boss says Jaguar is not for sale

    Ford’s CEO Alan Mulally commented yesterday that the Jaguar brand is not for sale and that the progress the British carmaker is making in terms of quality and productivity is right on track with the firm’s improvement plan. Reuters is also reporting that Jaguar's sales were down nearly 32 percent for 2006 in the US, which is the company's largest market. Previously, Mulally was unwilling to rule out the possibility of the sale of Jaguar and other premium brands in its portfolio. For now, only Aston Martin has been confirmed for sale but industry analysts still hope to see Ford...

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    Video: Jaguar C-XF concept

    The only thing more stunning than the exterior of Jaguar’s new concept car is the interior. Check out the trick navigation display and various other features in this short teaser video, courtesy of our friends over at Autoblog.

  • Jaguar C-XF concept revealed
    Jaguar C-XF concept revealed

    Jaguar has finally lifted the embargo on the new C-XF concept, the four-door sedan that paves the way for the S-type replacement due in 2008. The new concept is almost a clean-sheet design for Jaguar, a company criticized for making cars that are styled too conservatively. Headed by Jaguar Director...

  • Video: Ford Transit van lapping the 'Ring

    In this classic clip from Top Gear, "The Queen of the Nurburgring" Sabine Schmitz takes a Ford diesel transit van around the 'ring, challenging Jeremy Clarkson's time in a Jaguar S-type.

  • Jaguar XF concept leaked!
    Jaguar XF concept leaked!

    These are the first images of the new XF concept, to be shown at the Detroit Motor Show. The car is a make or break proposition for Jaguar, who has struggled against the likes of BMW and Mercedes. Jaguar’s goal has been to drop the old and tardy image of the current S-type and replace it with...

  • Arden tuned XK produces 480hp
    Arden tuned XK produces 480hp

    Jaguar’s new XK Coupe is one of the best GT cars around, but critics have claimed it lacks the power to compete with cars such as the BMW M6 and Mercedes CLK63. That’s why German tuning company Arden has modified the engine to develop 392hp naturally aspirated or a massive 480hp in its...

  • The last hurrah: Jaguar’s 2008 S-type

    With the brand new XF sports sedan due for 2008, Jaguar has given the S-type a nip'n'tuck for its last year on sale. For the 2008 Model Year, all S-TYPE versions feature an updated front end, with the addition of the sporting S-TYPE R bumper and mesh grille to all models. A new series of alloy wheels have also been introduced. Entry level versions now come with the multi-spoke 17-inch Antares wheel as standard. The 18-inch Triton alloy wheel is standard on all SE models, while the top-of-the-range S-TYPE R now comes with the 19-inch wheels as standard. The S-TYPE’s interior is also...

  • Jaguar to call the new S-type the XF
    Jaguar to call the new S-type the XF

    Jaguar’s make or break next generation S-type will be called the XF to reflect the monumental changes that the company is making for the new model. Jaguar hopes to drop the old chairman-style image of its previous models and instead portray a brand that’s dynamic and sporty. Now...

  • Jagaur's super XKR-R in the works
    Jagaur's super XKR-R in the works

    Jaguar is rumored to be working on a new high performance derivative of its XK coupe, which is destined to become one of the firm’s fastest coupes ever. Likely to be called the, er, XKR-R, the new model will compete with the likes of the Porsche 911 Turbo and Aston Martin V8 Vantage, however...

  • Apex Motorsport’s Jaguar XKR GT3
    Apex Motorsport’s Jaguar XKR GT3

    Apex Motorsport has revealed the first images of its Jaguar XKR GT3 race car that it will be entering into the new FIA GT3 European Championship. The GT3 series is only in its second year but already there’s significant support from teams and sponsors, which will host six events next year...

  • Spy Shots: 2008 Jaguar S-type
    Spy Shots: 2008 Jaguar S-type

    Jaguar is relying on its replacement for the S-type sedan to help turnaround its low sales results that the company has been experiencing. Parent company Ford will keep the ailing British marque despite Jaguar ending up as the worst performer in its Premier Auto Group. This S-type test mule was...

  • The Sultan's Pininfarina designed XJ220
    The Sultan's Pininfarina-Designed XJ220

    Back in the early 90’s, the Jaguar XJ220 supercar held the title of the world’s fastest production vehicle, with a tested top speed of 212.3 mph, until it was beaten by the famous McLaren F1 in 1994. During this time, the Sultan of Brunei and his brother Prince Jefri commissioned...

  • Ford rejects rumours of Jaguar, Volvo or Land Rover sale

    Ford has rejected claims that the company plans to sell off more of its Premier Automotive Group (PAG). Only the Aston Martin brand is up for sale, meaning the others for the moment are safe. However, Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] is still exploring its options. Aston Martin was the star of the PAG, while others, like Jaguar, account for a large part of Ford’s annual losses. Despite the fact that analysts are keen to see Ford drop Jaguar, the Blue Oval will keep its ailing brands and is expected to post another loss this year. The American automaker sees an improving trend in the near...

  • Jaguar tops German quality survey
    Jaguar tops German quality survey

    Good news has been hard to come by for Jaguar for the last few months. First, there were rumors that the ailing British carmaker would be sold. Then there was news that Ford may simply dump the brand altogether. Well, the bad news streak has ended with a report from German magazine Auto Zietung...

  • Jaguar planning diesel and high-power versions of XK
    Jaguar planning diesel and high-power versions of XK

    In an effort to expand its sports car lineup, Jaguar may be planning to release diesel and high-performance supercharged versions of the XK. Though there’s already a performance XK dubbed the XKR, Jaguar is planning a model with a supercharged 5L V8 engine that develops 550hp (410kW) and...

  • Jaguar may be bought by a construction equipment company
    Jaguar may be bought by a construction equipment company

    One of the world’s most elegant brands may be bought out by a company that specialises in building agricultural and earth moving equipment. The chairman of JCB, Sir Anthony Bamford, has expressed his interest in buying the ailing cat from Ford if they agree to separate it from Land Rover. In...

  • It’s make or break time for Jaguar
    It’s make or break time for Jaguar

    Ford, like GM can no longer afford to keep loosing money from its subsidiaries. After a recent second-quarter loss of $123 million, Ford has called in the bean-counters to slash and burn away unprofitable assets. Leading the charge is former Goldman Sachs man Kenneth Leet, who will start at one of...

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