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Report: Jaguar planning XJ Coupe to compete with Mercedes-Benz CL

Filed under: Coupe, Jaguar

2011 Jaguar XJ

2011 Jaguar XJ – Click above for high-res image gallery

Now that Jaguar is safely housed under the umbrella of Tata Motors, the British marque is planning a major expansion of its current lineup. In addition to a rumored BMW 3 Series fighter, Jaguar is looking to take aim at the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class coupe with a stately two-door based off of the new-for-2011 XJ sedan.

According to Automobile magazine, sources within Jaguar say that the XJ coupe will feature a pillarless greenhouse design, glass roof and will use separate sheetmetal from the sedan it’s based on. Adrian Hallmark, brand manager for Jaguar in Europe, says that the two-door XJ will be “much more dynamic and emotional than a Mercedes CL.”

Hallmark also told Automobile that Jaguar is considering a whole slew of new models, including an XF wagon, high-end sports car based on the C-X75 concept, a crossover based on the Range Rover Evoque and even a possible shooting break version of either the next-generation XF or entry-level 3 Series competitor. Click here to read Automobile‘s full scoop.

Gallery: First Drive: 2011 Jaguar XJ

[Source: Automobile]

Report: Jaguar planning XJ Coupe to compete with Mercedes-Benz CL originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 01 Feb 2011 12:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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More details on Jaguar’s 3 Series fighter

Filed under: Coupe, Sedan, Jaguar, Rumormill, Luxury

Jaguar X-Type

Word is bumping around the internets that Jaguar may be interested in dusting off a sub-XF model. Doing so would put the big cat into direct competition with the mighty BMW 3 Series – a feat Jaguar attempted once before with the ill-fated X-Type. But according to Adrian Hallmark, the automaker’s new global brand director, the company won’t be repeating past mistakes.

Instead, buyers can look forward to being able to choose between a sporty coupe and a volume sedan if the project gets green-lit. Offering two models would allow Jaguar to deliver a high-quality vehicle while simultaneously reducing its own costs.

Additionally, there’s word that Jaguar wants to ensure that the new car packs all of the luxury and craftmanship of its bigger brothers at a more affordable price point.

Unfortunately, it may be a good long while before we see the fruits of Hallmark’s labors come to the surface. Jaguar says that it is just now beginning to look into a new, smaller model and that it could be four years or more before the vehicle actually shows up on dealer lots. If that’s what it takes to keep Jaguar from churning out another X-Type, we’re all for the wait.

[Source: Autoweek]

More details on Jaguar’s 3 Series fighter originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jaguar E-Type turning 50, doesn’t look a day over 25

Filed under: Coupe, Etc., Jaguar, Luxury

Jaguar E-Type

Jaguar E-Type turns 50 years old – Click above for high-res image gallery

Jaguar’s iconic E-type is celebrating a birthday this year and the shapely Brit is going to need 50 candles on its cake. Launched in 1961, the Jaguar E-Type was priced at £2,256, or about $3,612 USD based on current exchange rates. That £2,200 cost translates to £38,000 today, or about $61,000… a bargain compared to other exotic sports cars of its time and it was just as capable, with a top speed of 150 miles per hour.

Jaguar sold 70,000 E-Types over the course of 14 years and its style still holds up to this day. In fact, the styling of the E-Type gives other cars of any era cause to look in the mirror and weep silently. Even Enzo Ferrari called it “the most beautiful car in the world.”

To honor the sultry coupe, Jaguar is planning a variety of motoring events throughout the year. The brand is the featured marquee at the 2011 Monterey Motorsports reunion and E-Types will be the toast of this year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, Nürburgring Old Timer Grand Prix and kicking off the birthday festivities will be the Silverstone Classic.

Click past the jump for details on the E-Type and its 50th birthday celebrations.

Gallery: Jaguar E-Type turns 50 years old

[Sources: Jaguar, Silverstone Classic]

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Jaguar E-Type turning 50, doesn’t look a day over 25 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jaguar named as featured marque for 2011 Monterey Motorsports Reunion

Filed under: Motorsports, Classics, Jaguar

Jaguar D-Type

Jaguar at the Monterey Historics – Click above for high-res image gallery

Preparations are already underway for Monterey car week this coming August, and that includes naming the featured marques for each event. Mazda Raceway is kicking things off by declaring Jaguar a the star manufacturer for the Monterey Motorsports Reunion. Jaguar has a special history with Mazda Raceway and the vintage races, with Phil Hill winning the inaugural Pebble Beach Road Races in 1950 behind the wheel of a Jaguar XK120. This will be the third time Jaguar has been selected, having previously been featured in 1976 and 1992.

The historic races will highlight the Jaguar C-Type, which will be celebrating the 60th anniversary of its 24 Hours of Le Mans victory in 1951 – the first of seven for Jaguar. The races will also feature the 50th anniversary of the elegant Jaguar E-Type. For more details visit mazdaraceway.com or read the official details in the press release after the jump.

Gallery: Jaguar at the Monterey Historics

Photos copyright (C)2011 Drew Phillips / AOL

[Source: Mazda Raceway]

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Jaguar named as featured marque for 2011 Monterey Motorsports Reunion originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Jan 2011 18:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Spy Shots: Jaguar XK facelift spotted

Jaguar XK spy shots – Click above for high-res image gallery

Our elusive spy photographers have captured the first glimpse of the facelifted Jaguar XK coupe out testing near the automaker’s development center in Coventry. This doesn’t appear to be a major overhaul, with the exterior only changing minimally, including a new front fascia with revised headlamps, larger side sills and a very slightly touched-up rear fascia, including a small wing on this prototype. (We don’t expect that to be commonplace on all XKs, as it’s not exactly the most attractive element on the coupe.)

This may not be an all-new version of the XK, but our spies suggest that some changes might be on tap for what’s underhood, mostly in an effort to keep the coupe fresh for a few more years. We don’t take issue with the current range of naturally aspirated or supercharged 5.0-liter direct-injected V8 engines – both engines are relatively new, after all – but some dynamic tweaks would indeed keep the XK at the front of our minds for years to come.

Gallery: Spy Shots: Jaguar XK

Jaguar XK spy shots

[Source: KGP Photography]

Spy Shots: Jaguar XK facelift spotted originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 13 Jan 2011 16:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Here We Go Again: New report says Jaguar wants a crossover

Filed under: Crossover, Jaguar, Land Rover, Rumormill, Luxury

Does a Jaguar crossover make sense? If you’re Adrian Hallmark, Jaguar’s Global Brand Director, it certainly does. Speaking to Autocar, Hallmark said that Jaguar “needs a crossover and needs to stop being a saloon-based company.” We’re a bit confused as to exactly why Jaguar needs a CUV when the typical Jaguar shopper could easily afford something from the Land Rover showroom.

Hallmark adds that a Jaguar XF wagon will appear shortly. That, we like, but with Jaguar making noise about a crossover, we find it hard to imagine an XF station wagon ever rolling into US showrooms. Hallmark goes on to say that lightweight cars will become part of the brand’s future DNA.

Wait, so how does this crossover fit in with the brand again?

[Source: Autocar]

Here We Go Again: New report says Jaguar wants a crossover originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 11 Dec 2010 12:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jaguar recalling nearly 6,500 XJs due to defective windshield wipers

Filed under: Sedan, Recalls, Safety, Jaguar, Luxury

2011 Jaguar XJ

2011 Jaguar XJ – Click above for high-res image gallery

Jaguar has issued a recall covering 6,475 2010-11 XJ sedans built between July 28, 2009 and November 3, 2010 due to defective windshield wipers. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration details the exact problem with these XJs, saying:

“The front wiper arms to spindle fixings were not torqued to specification during manufacturing. As a result, the securing nuts could fail to perform as intended, resulting in a loss of wiper arm synchronization and a clash of the wiper arms.”

Clashing wiper arms mean they could detach from the vehicle altogether, which is perhaps the last thing any driver would want to have to deal with on a rainy (or snowy) day. The full recall is expected to commence on or before December 13, and dealers will ensure that the wiper arms are securely fitted to the spindle. To read the full details, follow the jump for NHTSA’s release.

Gallery: Review: 2011 Jaguar XJL

2011 Jaguar XJL

[Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration]

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Jaguar recalling nearly 6,500 XJs due to defective windshield wipers originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 Nov 2010 18:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Video: Jay Leno’s Garage welcomes the Jaguar C-X75 concept

Filed under: Concept Cars, Coupe, Hybrid, Performance, Jaguar, Celebrities

Jaguar C-X75 with Jay Leno

Jay Leno drives the Jaguar CX75 Concept – Click above to watch video after the jump

Here’s another feather for Jay Leno’s cap. The Tonight Show host can officially say that he is one of only a handful of drivers to have slipped their way behind the wheel of the amazing Jaguar C-X75 concept from this year’s Paris Motor Show. Penned by design guru Ian Callum, the supercar is as sexy as it is advanced. The vehicle gets its power from a quartet of electric motors that are good for 195 horsepower each. Throw in two small turbine engines for generating power and you’ve got one very unconventional extended-range hybrid.

The C-X75 was designed to celebrate the Leaping Cat’s diamond anniversary, and as such, the company pulled all the stops. With a design that pulls from the most successful points in Jaguar history, the car is nothing short of gorgeous. Will it make it to production? We’re not sure, but for the moment, you can hit the jump to watch Leno take it all in – and don’t forget to watch for an appearance by Callum, too.

Gallery: Paris 2010: Jaguar C-X75 Concept

Photos copyright (C)2010 Drew Phillips / AOL

[Source: YouTube via Jay Leno’s Garage]

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Video: Jay Leno’s Garage welcomes the Jaguar C-X75 concept originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 12:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Report: Jaguar urges execs to move to China or risk promotions

Filed under: China, Hirings/Firings/Layoffs, UK, Rumormill

From the sound of things, Jaguar’s hunger for a slice of the Chinese auto market may be causing growing pains. According to The Daily Telegraph, Des Thurlby, the human resources director for the car maker, has been doing his best to encourage executives to pull up roots and do a tour of duty in either China, the United States or Russia. The British news agency calls some of Thurlby’s conversations “pointed,” with the director indicating that those workers who choose to skip a stint in international waters are less likely to see promotion within the company.

China has recently grown to become the third largest market for Jaguar vehicles after the U.S. and United Kingdom, and the company seems to have a serious desire to begin manufacturing operations in the People’s Republic. That would require a substantial chunk of employees to move to China for sessions that usually last up to three years. Needless to say, those with spouses and children aren’t exactly keen to pack up the house and move across the globe.

[Source: The Daily Telegraph]

Report: Jaguar urges execs to move to China or risk promotions originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 Nov 2010 17:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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WSJ: Jaguar Land Rover pursuing Chinese joint venture

Filed under: China, Jaguar, Land Rover, Earnings/Financials

Jaguar Land Rover looks to be jumping into the Chinese market in a big way. According to The Wall Street Journal, the company has fired up talks with an automaker in The People’s Republic in hopes of giving birth to a joint venture. For now, neither Jaguar Land Rover nor owner Tata are willing to expound on who the mystery partner could be. Instead, the two are content to simply say that the move is part of a strategy to push Jaguar and Land Rover products in under-developed markets.

The Wall Street Journal reports that Land Rover may be interested in manufacturing SUVs in China at first. Later, Jaguar products may eventually show up, as well. For now, it’s unclear exactly what Jaguar Land Rover would bring to the partnership other than stacks of hard cash and brand equity, though that may be incentive enough for a mystery Chinese automaker.

[Source: The Wall Street Journal | Image: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty]

WSJ: Jaguar Land Rover pursuing Chinese joint venture originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Oct 2010 18:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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