Jaguar XJ News
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The Christmas Book special-edition Jaguar XJL Supercharged too just four hours to sell out Friday afternoon.
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Jaguar Unveils XJL Supercharged Neiman Marcus EditionThe limited-edition 2010 Jaguar XJL Supercharged Neiman Marcus Edition will see only 50 units made.
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2010 Jaguar XJ To Feature Standard HD RadioThe 2010 Jaguar XJ will have HD Radio as standard equipment.
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First Look At Jaguar XJ 'Limo-Green' Plug-In Hybrid ConceptThe Jaguar XJ Limo-Green has a claimed fuel economy for the combined cycle of 47 mpg.
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Jaguar Prices 2010 XJ At Pebble BeachThe new flagship XJ sedan starts from $72,500 and ranges up to $115,000.
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New Jaguar XJ's dual-view display may be illegal in U.S.Dual-view displays have been billed as the hottest new technology to hit the automobile since GPS, and though the hype might be overdone, there's a lot of merit to the idea. Americans might not get to find out, however, due to a law prohibiting front-seat entertainment systems. Based in the...
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Jaguar is known for its use of aluminum in the construction of some of its models, and the weight and dynamic advantages that this approach offers compared to traditional steel-bodied automobiles. Now, it has been revealed by Tata Motors chairman Ratan Tata that all future Jaguar and Land Rover models will make use of aluminum in their bodies - a move that will help Jaguar and Land Rover models keep weight down and improve mileage and efficiency figures. Tata Motors, which owns Jaguar and Land Rover, revealed the information through Ratan Tata's comments in the company's annual report. The...
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Build your own Jaguar XJ with new configuratorJaguar has launched a dedicated website for its new 2010 XJ sedan, with a number of interesting features to keep potential customers and the curious interested in the car. The site showcases the design and engineering elements what went into creating the svelte new Jaguar, and includes a...
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Callum: Jaguar XJ Coupe On the BoardsLast week's gala introduction of the 2010 Jaguar XJ will have a follow-up act--or two. Jaguar's already acknowledged it's working on hybrid versions of its new range-topping sedan. During interviews for the introduction of the aluminum-bodied, sleek new XJ, Jaguar design director Ian Callum also...
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2011 Jaguar XJ previewThough the current Jaguar XJ is only about 7 years old - a pretty typical vehicle lifespan - the body styling is derivative of the same basic shape that's been around since the 1970s, causing many to think the car lacked technical sophistication despite an all-aluminum chassis and an impressive...
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Jaguar planning SV8 and XJR performance models for 2011 XJ rangeJaguar’s most powerful engine at the moment is the supercharged version of the Gen III AJ-series 5.0L V8, which develops a peak output of 510hp (380kW) and 461lb-ft (625Nm) of torque and currently resides in cars like the XFR and XKR. This engine is also destined to appear in the...
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Jaguar engineer confirms hybrid plans, says Lexus hybrids are inefficientJaguar 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...
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Jaguar is only months away from revealing its next-generation XJ saloon, which is scheduled to debut on July 9th at a special presentation in London before going on sale by the end of the year. Speaking at the Shanghai Motor Show last month, Jaguar Mike O'Driscoll released some new details about the upcoming flagship, including an official teaser, and now we have new spy shots of the upcoming saloon. Interestingly, Jaguar has attempted to disguise the prototype as a BMW, even adopting the same psychedelic camouflage material as its German rival. Nonetheless, this latest prototype is the most...
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Rare Porsche and other classics being auctioned at Brands HatchOnly 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...
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Spy shots: Jaguar’s next XJ caught at the NurburgringJaguar 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...
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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...
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Jaguar updates XJ rangeJaguar has revised its XJ lineup for the 2009 model year, offering customers more value and increased comfort. Building upon last year’s mid-cycle facelift, Jaguar designers have focused on the interior elements of the luxury saloon and refined the vehicle’s diesel offerings for...
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Tata: Jaguar to get new XF coupe/roadster, still no SUVsFor years, SUVs were seen as a sure-fire way for carmakers to boost sales in the North American market but lately there has been a movement away from such vehicles to smaller and more fuel-efficient models. Despite this, many carmakers still consider the SUV a crucial addition to their lineups, but...
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There have been plenty of rumors circulating about Jaguar planning a new lightweight sports car to rival the likes of the Porsche 911 but until recently we haven’t had any substantial evidence that officials were even contemplating launching a new car. Speaking at the Geneva Motor Show back in March, the boss of Jaguar’s new parent company, Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata, said he would be “delighted” to have the new sports car in Jaguar’s future lineup. When further questioned about it, he said he had a “strong view about it,” which left little doubt...
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Jaguar celebrating 40 years of the XJ saloonJaguar's iconic XJ is turning 40 this year and to mark the occasion the carmaker is organizing a number of celebrations including a classic car Grand Prix run by the Automobile Club of Germany at the Nurburgring. In its checkered history, the flagship saloon has sold around 900,000 units and with...
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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 XJ facelift revealedJaguar has updated its conservatively-styled XJ saloon to inject some much needed excitement to the model range and help boost lagging sales of the big cat. For the update, designers revised the front end styling by adding a new grille with a more pronounced badge. Sitting below this is a more...
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