Jaguar will unveil the latest dramatic evolution of its supercharged XKR coupe at the Geneva Motor Show. The stunning new XKR Special Edition delivers a significantly raised maximum speed – 174mph (280km/h) – and bold exterior styling changes...
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found about 34 hours ago by John Neff on
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Xynthia ripped into France merely hours after our arrival. Packing gale-force fury, the ruthless wind and rain battered the coast before moving inland with its crushing blow - sadly, it was the country's deadliest storm in more than a decade. While...
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Vanilla ice cream may technically be white in color, but these days white cars are far more exciting to your eyes than the grey-of-ice-creams is to your taste buds. Black used to be the color of bad boys and speed, but these days white draws far...
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found 6 days ago by Chris Shunk on
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The current Jaguar lineup is as good as it has been in a long time, but a report from UK site Autocar claims that good isn't good enough for overlord Tata. Tata vice chairman Ravi Kant reportedly talked with Autocar about Jaguar and Land Rover, and...
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Jaguar Land Rover, Bladon Jets and SR Drives are in a joint venture consortium to develop a new ‘micro jet turbine’ for use in range extender hybrid drives. By now all of you should know what a range extender series hybrid system is, since once...
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Jaguar will unveil the latest dramatic evolution of its supercharged XKR coupe at the Geneva Motor Show. The stunning new XKR Special Edition delivers a significantly raised maximum speed – 174mph (280km/h) – and bold exterior styling changes...
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A move that at first seemed like a half-cocked one, is starting to pay as Tata Motors is finally starting to see a profit from its $2.5 billion acquisition of Jaguar Land Rover. Thanks to cost cuts, new models, and an improving economy, analysts...
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found 7 days ago by Jonathon Ramsey on
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Jaguar loves to unwrap auto show goodies, and the city by the lake hasn't been left out of the cat's bag. The Jaguar XKR Special Edition is a supercharged coupe that will take you all the way to 174 miles per hour - none of that electronanny 155...
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According to the latest reports, it appears that Jaguar Land Rover is co-developing a micro gas turbine in order to charge batteries in hybrid cars on the move. The system, dubbed Ultra Lightweight Range Extender (ULRE), is developed by companies...
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Every good turn deserves another, and in response to America’s bailout of its most vulnerable automakers, the EU is investing in its least viable automakers. Having invested $547m in Saab, the European Investment Bank is announcing a $458m loan to...
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A 340 million pound ($458 million) loan has been granted to Tata Motors’ Jaguar Land Rover unit, marking the last major element of Tata Motors’ funding plan. Tata Motors said that the loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) will aid the...
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found 13 days ago by Noah Joseph on
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Jaguar and Land Rover have been getting closer and closer. The two British luxury marques that once might have competed for the same customers now find themselves under the same Tata-constructed roof. And in the process they've begun sharing parts...
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found 14 days ago by Michael Harley on
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Lexus and Hummer took top honors in their respective categories in the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Consumer Service Index (CSI) Study. Released this time each year, the CSI rankings (based on a 1,000-point scale) measure satisfaction among...
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As we have already reported Jaguar will present new special editions of the XKR Coupe for the new year and they include the Speed Pack which is awesome because it has no speed limiter and can reach a top speed of 174 mph, and the Black Pack which is...
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Ralf Speth has been appointed as CEO of Jaguar Land Rover, replacing David Smith, who resigned in January. Speth, a former BMW AG and Ford Motor Co. executive, has accumulated 22 years experience in the industry. At BMW, his last job was vice...
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From using six platforms, Jaguar Land Rover plans to just use two, including a platform shared between the Range Rover and Jaguar XJ. Creating a Range Rover out of the same structure that underpins the new XJ saloon requires only limited and...
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Jaguar has said that they are planning to introduce two new packages for the XKR coupe. The company said that there will be a Speed Pack and a Speed & Black Pack for the UK market. The two kits will only be available for the XKR Coupe...
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found 20 days ago by Dan Roth on
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The body will finally ditch its throwback fish-mouth and move to a grille predictably inspired by the XF, and there will be more sculpting and surface development in the metalwork, though final choices have yet to be made. The convertible version...
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When the next-generation Jaguar XK arrives around 2013, it will offer a near 300-hp V6 diesel-powered variant in its lineup to go against the likes of BMW’s 635d. According to sources, the XK diesel will be powered by a 3.0L twin-turbo V6 unit...
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At this year’s Geneva Motor Show Jaguar will unveil two new special editions of the Jaguar XKR, the Speed Pack and the Black Pack. The party piece of the Speed Pack is the top speed of 174mph due to the removal of 155mph speed limiter, while the...
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There are changes afoot at Tata Motors’ Jaguar/Land Rover division, since CEO David Smith departed the company and former Tata CEO Ravi Kant stepped in temporarily. Smith likely left over planned cuts to JLR’s UK production capacity, and now...
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Here’s a pretty picture to start your day off right. The 2011 Jaguar XKR is heart-stoppingly gorgeous and it’ll hit 60 miles per hour in 4.6 seconds and reach 174 mph in a straight line, thanks to upgraded transmission and engine programming....
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In an effort to cut cost, Tata Motors owned Jaguar and Land Rover are planning to cut down from using six platforms to just two. The move will also include a platform share between the Range Rover SUV and the XJ sedan. Insiders says that building a...
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found 21 days ago by Jonny Lieberman on
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You know that cat? It's not only out of the bag, but the bag has been beaten, robbed and burned to a crisp. Translation: Jaguar is bringing a brawny, hopped-up version of its XKR to Geneva. Dubbed the XKR Special Edition, this Jag is actually a...
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Jaguar is set to unveil another XKR Special Edition at Geneva Auto Show, this time a limited edition which is even more powerful than the previous version. How powerful? 510HP. Plus new exterior features, like 20-inch Kalimnos wheels, gloss black...
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In a week full of Geneva previews, Jaguar joined the growing pack with its 2011 Jaguar XKR. The new XKR gets a little faster and is capable of speeds up to 174 mph. The standard 2011 XKR receives very slight alterations from the current model...
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In an effort to give the XKR a little extra punch for serious enthusiasts, Jaguar will introduce a couple new options packages for the supercharged coupe at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show. The Speed Pack will instantly bump the XKR's...
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Jaguar revealed today its latest evolution of its supercharged 2011 Jaguar XKR coupe which promises to deliver a significantly raised maximum speed – up to 174mph from 155mph – and bold styling changes. Set to make its official debut in March at...
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Ahhhh, tasty! What we have here is the just unveiled Ultimate XKR Special Edition. Of course, my first thought was “Why no pics of it in BRG? Don’t these Brits have any sense of history?” but it sure looks good in either blue or white, no?...
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