Jaguar XJ News
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It's a seemingly contradictory set of goals: executive luxury sedan comfort and style, with track-capable handling and supercar levels of power. But for some reason, it just works. Case in point: initial impressions of the Nürburgring-tuned 2014 Jaguar XJR. We're not going to get epistemological here. We don't know how we know the formula works, we just know. In the 2014 XJR's case, the recipe is straightforward: take one part Jaguar XJ all-aluminum construction and design-focused luxury, add one part 550-horsepower supercharged 5.0-liter V-8, mix with equal parts suspension tuning...
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2014 Jaguar XJR Coming To New York: 550 HP Executive HoonageThough little is known about the 2014 Jaguar XJR sedan that will be making its global debut at the 2013 New York Auto Show, much is expected. The XJR should have all of the XJ's luxury and charm, plus a healthy dose of aggressive style inside and out courtesy of the R badge. Of course, the...
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Jaguar Debuts AWD System, XFR Speed Pack At Moscow Auto ShowWhen it comes to key auto shows worldwide, the Moscow Auto Show is rarely mentioned in the revered tones as the Paris Auto Show, the North American International Auto Show or even the Geneva Motor Show. Still, Russia is a key market for automakers, especially those in the luxury segment, so having...
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2013 Jaguar XJ Preview: Jaguar's Flagship Gets New Engine, AWD, New ModelThere’s plenty to like about Jaguar’s range-topping XJ sedan, available in both standard and long wheelbase variants, and the changes to the model lineup for 2013 are aimed at improving sales without compromising the XJ ownership experience. The biggest change for 2013 is the addition...
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Jaguar Previews Plug-In Hybrid XJ With New PrototypeBuilding on its XJ Limo-Green project of 2009, Jaguar has unveiled today an updated XJ plug-in hybrid prototype at the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Capable of accelerating from 0-60 mph in under 6.5 seconds and cruising to a top speed of 150 mph, the XJ prototype, dubbed the XJ_e, delivers...
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2013 Jaguar XJ Ditches Base V-8, Opts For Supercharged V-6While a supercharged V-6 Range Rover Evoque R may or may not be in the works, on the other side of the Jaguar-Land Rover house, the changes for the 2013 XJ are confirmed: it will drop the base normally-aspirated 5.0-liter V-8 model in favor of a supercharged V-6. With 335 horsepower (340 metric...
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The BMW Ring Taxi recently got an update to the F10 M5, but now a new car is offering rides around the Green Hell: the Jaguar XJ. Outfitted with the Sport and Speed Pack options, the long-wheelbase Jaguar XJ Supersport packs 510-horsepower and a top speed of 174 mph. The biggest XJ might seem like an odd choice for the Nordschleife, but that's precisely why Jaguar chose it. According to Frank Klaas, the company's global communications chief, "[W]e found it's the XJ Supersport that most often surprises journalists with its speed simply because they perceive it to be a large luxury car. The XJ...
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Jaguar Shows Off Its XJ Ultimate Edition: VideoIf you’ve never driven a current Jaguar XJ sedan, trust us: it’s a perfectly satisfying luxury ride. No, it’s not up there with Bentley or Rolls-Royce, but neither is the price tag, and the big cat can more than hold its own against competitors from Japan and Germany. If the XJ...
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The Most Luxurious Jaguar Ever Is The New XJ Ultimate EditionJaguar has launched a new ultra-luxurious version of its XJ flagship sedan at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show, adopting the ‘Ultimate’ tag last used on the Range Rover Autobiography Ultimate Edition from Land Rover last year. Based on the long-wheelbase XJ, the ichanges applied to the XJ...
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Jaguar XJ Gets More Executive Thanks To StartechIt's always nice to see a logical tune. Let the stripped-down, two-seat super-coupes get 1,000-horsepower engines and gaudy carbon fiber body kits, luxury cars are about elegance, comfort, and of course, making the money needed to buy them. Instead of focusing all its attention on the engine bay or...
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All-Wheel Drive Jaguar XF And XJ Plans ResurfaceTo compete against luxury AWD sedans from Audi, BMW and Mercedes, Jaguar is developing AWD drivetrains for some of its cars.
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Jaguar Launches XJ Sport And Speed Packs At Dubai Motor ShowEver fancied installing a bodykit on your stately Jaguar XJ sedan? Probably not, but in case you did Jaguar has unveiled a range of new body enhancements for its big luxury sedan at this week’s 2011 Dubai Motor Show. The enhancements are grouped in two new packs, a basic Sport pack and...
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LCD instrument panels are nothing new. The 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid used a partial LCD display, as does the current Ford Explorer. Jaguar’s latest XJ has replaced the analog instruments with a high-resolution LCD display (shown above), and fellow Tata Motors subsidiary Land Rover is using LCD instrumentation in the latest Range Rover. If you’re a purist, chances are you find the video-game-like display an affront to decency; after all, Jaguars are traditional automobiles, and replacing the conventional dial-type gauges with an LCD screen is akin to replacing the wool floor mats...
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Jaguar Land Rover, BlackBerry Join In Smartphone IntegrationIntegrating smartphones with in-car vehicle technology is nothing new. Bluetooth connection for making calls, and playing music and plugging in via USB has been around for years. Full integration of smartphones into a car's systems hasn't really been seen yet beyond the concept stage. One of the...
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Glimpse At Jaguar’s Future LineupJaguar's new XF and XJ sedans have made waves in sport-luxury seas, bringing a newer, fresher face to what was once a bit of a stodgy lineup. Now it looks like Jaguar may be planning even more boat-rocking, with several new models in the pipeline including a sports car, a BMW 3-Series rival and an...
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2010-11 Jaguar XJ Recalled Due To Faulty Windshield WipersJaguar has issued a recall on all 2010 and 2011 model year XJ sedans due to an issue with their windshield wipers. The problem poses no immediate threat to passengers and subsequently the recall is only scheduled to begin on December 13, though this may be pushed to an earlier date. According to...
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Armored Jaguar XJ Sentinel: Executive Style In Any War ZoneThe new Jaguar XJ Sentinel armored car is on display at the 2010 Moscow International Motor Show.
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Jaguar XJ75 Platinum Concept Debuts At Pebble Beach Concours d'EleganceJaguar’s year long celebration of its 75th anniversary continues with the unveiling today of the Jaguar XJ75 Platinum Concept, a special one-off design project on display at the 2010 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. The new concept is the company's first demonstration of the design customization...
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This, friends, is a cautionary tale, and one that makes it all too clear that the world would be a better place if everyone drove supercars. Lend an ear. Last week, Beyonce and hubby Jay-Z were tooling around London in a Mercedes-Benz S-Class. (Clearly, his love affair with the Jaguar XJ has gone south.) All of a sudden Mrs. Z decided that she wanted to stop in at Harrod's for a little high-end shopping -- which seems like the sort of thing that megastars might plan in advance so that store security isn't suddenly swamped with thousands of screaming fans, but whatever. Sasha Fierce is nothing...
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Paparazzi Stalk Celebs And Jaguars At The 2010 CFDA AwardsLast night, a swarm of celebs descended on Alice Tully Hall for one of the fashion world's biggest events: the Council of Fashion Designers of America's annual Fashion Awards. And of course, knowing that a star-studded event would be incomplete without some star-studded luxury wheels, Jaguar...
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Rendered: 2012 Jaguar XJ CoupeMercedes-Benz has the soon-to-be renamed CL Coupe and BMW has the 6-Series, two high-end coupes or 'grand tourers' that compete in a relatively exclusive segment--even Audi has the upcoming A7 four-door coupe--so it wouldn’t be too surprising to see Jaguar launch a new two-door version of its...
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Jay-Z Brings The Bling With A 2011 Jaguar XJJust for the record: we hate press embargoes. Not only are they 99% useless in this age of digital media, where nuclear secrets can be disseminated as quickly as family photos, but they're awfully pretentious. No one likes being on the receiving end of a stern, finger-wagging talking-to --...
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2011 Jaguar XJ Stars In Rapper Jay-Z’s Latest VideoThe 2011 Jaguar XJ will go on sale in the U.S. in April 2010.
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John Travolta's Jaguar XJ8L Stays Tastefully Above The FraySay what you will about Scientology. Or Saturday Night Fever. Or Battlefield Earth. Or certain rumors that have dogged John Travolta over the years. Go ahead, say it. We'll wait... Right, well, despite all that, you can't argue that the man has class. Even in the face of a complicated legal battle...
Richard Read