President Barack Obama proposed the most dramatic increases in fuel economy standards today since Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) regulations were introduced following the oil embargo of the 1970s. With support from most major automakers, the United Auto Workers, and California legislators — who can legally reject federal environmental standards ... Read more
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This cat doesn’t say meow. The high-performance Jaguar growls when you push it to its limits, making heads spin at its sleek lines and beauty. Although it has Royal Warrants from Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles, Jaguar was sold to Ford, who sold it to Indian manufacturer Tata in 2008. Stay abreast of all Jaguar developments here at our blog, written by some of the best automotive experts in the industry. Comments are most welcome and do share the posts with your friends and social media groups.
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Obama Introduces 54.5 mpg Fuel Economy Standards With Support of Automakers
Porsche Takes Top Spot in J.D. Power APEAL Study for Seventh Year in a Row
Porsche Takes Top Spot in J.D. Power APEAL Study for Seventh Year in a Row Despite the automotive industry incurring more problems per car than it has in three years, J.D. Power and Associates latest APEAL study says customers love their high-tech cars more than ever. In the APEAL Study, J.D. Power ... Read more
Lexus Runs Away With J.D. Power Segment Award Wins
While J.D. Power’s Initial Quality Survey has always been about bringing glory to automakers through consumer surveys representing hundreds of dimensions of each of its cars — no matter how miniscule — J.D. Power and Associates also recognizes individual car, truck, and SUV models as surveying the best among customers ... Read more
Top Five Dream Classic Cars Priced Within Your Reach
All your life you have aspired to own a classic car that catches everyone's eye as you roll down the breathtaking Pacific Coast Highway, windows down, with a warm summer breeze blowing through your hair. The only thing stopping you are ridiculous prices that might even make Donald Trump think ... Read more
Jaguar Hints Luxury Crossover Enroute to Approval
It has long been up in the air over whether or not Jaguar would build a crossover; while it would help to buoy sales, it could also step on the toes of partner Land Rover. Apparently, the two, as well as overall owner Tata Motors, have come to an agreement. British ... Read more
All-New Entry-Level Jaguar Delayed Until 2015
The autosphere is abuzzed with news that not only luxury marque's entry-level, or compact Jag's release date has been pushed back several years, but that the model may actually be as large as the XF sedan. What? First, why the delay? Autocar suggests the revised timing allows Jaguar to ... Read more
Jaguar Says Yes to Production Version of C-X75 Concept
Both our offices and the autosphere is celebrating with news that Jaguar has given the green light to a production version of the C-X75 supercar. Jaguar hasn’t released many details about the vehicle just yet, but we do know the production car will sprint to 60 mph in less than ... Read more
Jaguar adds AWD to XJ, Compact Sedan to Lineup
Jaguar fans are soon to get more options for their favorite cat. Currently, all Jaguar models on sale come only with rear-wheel drive. While that’s sure to please enthusiasts and traditionalists, Jaguar sells large numbers of cars to customers in the snowier states in the U.S. Competitors like BMW, Audi, ... Read more
Spyshot of 2012 Jaguar XF Sedan
Jaguar Land Rover has released what appears to be camouflage images of its upcoming XF sedan due to debut at next month’s New York Auto Show. So far, the only major change to be found is a facelift. The photos show the 2012 XF parading about with psychedelic, lens-fooling ... Read more
Faulty Steering Pipes Source of Jaguar XF, XK Recall
Jaguar will be contacting customers of its XF, XK vehicles in the coming weeks. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that the power steering pipes found in the affected vehicles feature zinc-nickel plating that may corrode over time and fail after extended use. If the pipes fail, steering fluid ... Read more
2011 Geneva Motor Show: Jaguar XKR-S returns with More Horsepower
Jaguar is teasing the autosphere with details of its XKR-S which is scheduled to debut next month at the Geneva Motor Show. The XKR-S's supercharged, direct-injection 5.0-liter V-8 is boosted to roughly 542 horsepower and 501 pound-feet of torque, a gain of 32 horsepower and 40 pound-feet of torque. Jaguar ... Read more
Jaguar awarded 2011 Customer Service Champion by JD Power and Associates
Last week, JD Power and Associates recognized Jaguar North America as its Customer Service Champion for 2011. Only 40 companies received the honor this year out of more than 800. The candidates were first determined based on customer feedback and opinion, then culled down to the top 40 not only ... Read more
2010-2011 Jaguar XJ Recalled due to Possible Wiper Arm Detachment
Luxury automaker Jaguar will be issuing recalls on its XJ flagship due to issues with the windshield wiper arm. As the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says, "the front wiper arms to spindle fixings were not torqued to specification during manufacturing." The result is that the securing nuts might ... Read more
2010 Paris Motor Show: Jaguar C-X75 Electric Concept Car
Jaguar debut its latest concept vehicle in Paris, France, this week, and it's a shocker. The C-X75 moniker represents an experimental concept meant to recognize Jaguar's 75th anniversary. The coupe is unlike any Jaguar we've seen recently, and the C-X75 is a technology showcase for the brand. The extended-range electric ... Read more
Jaguar XJ75 Platinum Concept heralds 75th Anniversary at Pebble Beach
Jaguar debuted the XJ75 Platinum Concept at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance over the weekend. Built as both a celebration of Jag's 75th anniversary, as well as an extreme example of how the luxury British automaker's new flagship XJ sedan can be customized during the ordering process, the XJ75 Platinum ... Read more
2010 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance: Jaguar XKR 175
Jaguar is making waves (again) among luxury sports car aficiandos. At the upcoming Concours d'Elegance at Pebble Beach, California, the automaker plans to debut its XKR 175 Limite Edition coupe. The XKR 75 unveiled earlier this year sports a revised suspension, aerodynamics, and engine, and was engineered to be more ... Read more
Jaguar, Land Rover Sales Stymied by Too Few Engines
Can there be too much demand for one's product? Yes, it can be. Just ask Jaguar and Land Rover. According to Bloomberg, sales of the two brands were up 59 percent over the last quarter, and Tata has been struggling to keep pace, due in part to the ... Read more
Jaguar, Land Rover get $1 Billion Infusion from Owner Tata Motors
Indian automaker Tata Motors has announced plans to raise as much as $1 million for its luxury brands Jaguar and Land Rover. States Umesh Karne, a Mumbai-based analyst at BRICS Securities Ltd. “Tata may take about 6 months to one year to raise the full amount. They may be able to ... Read more
Jaguar Academy of Sport opens its Doors
London, March 2010. The Jaguar Academy of Sport was launched at a ceremony in London last week by Sir Ian Botham, Gareth Edwards CBE, Dame Kelly Holmes DBE, Denise Lewis OBE, Sir Steve Redgrave and supported by David Beckham OBE by video message. These legends of British sport are the ... Read more
Jaguar, Land Rover’s surprising profit hailed “Significant”
Remember back in 2008 when Tata Motors of India acquired Jaguar and Land Rover from the Ford Motor Company? While it was considered a bold move that brought the company recognition on the international stage, it also brought some ridicule because Jaguar and Land Rover were losing money for ... Read more
Jaguar, Land Rover get Funding for Hybrid Cars
Currently, neither Jaguar nor Land Rover offer a hybrid vehicle. There has been some talk that a new small Jaguar sports roadster could include an extended range hybrid powertrain featuring a three-cylinder gasoline engine. And it is said that Jaguar is developing an experimental hybrid and electric versions of its ... Read more
2010 Geneva Motor Show: Jaguar to debut XKR Special Edition
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 that create the ultimate supercharged Jaguar.The XKR Special Edition combines a ... Read more
Jaguar returns to Le Mans with stunning XKR GT2
The year 2010 marks 75 years of the Jaguar name on both road and race cars. As a continuation of this great heritage, Jaguar can confirm it will return to the famed Le Mans 24 hours. With a total of seven wins between 1951 and 1990, Jaguar is the single ... Read more
Happy 75th Birthday, Jaguar
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Jaguar name, and 75 years of looking forward, designing and building cars that represent the very best of technical innovation, design leadership and sporting success.Mike O'Driscoll, Managing Director of Jaguar Cars, said: "In 2010 we celebrate our past, and 75 years of ... Read more
2011 Jaguar XJ to start in JAY-Z’s On the Next One Music Video
MAHWAH, N.J., December, 2009 – Jaguar today announced that the all-new 2011 XJ luxury sedan will be featured in multi-platinum artist JAY-Z's next video, "On to the Next One," from his latest chart topping platinum-plus The Blueprint 3 album.Jaguar previewed a 60-second trailer chronicling the XJ's role in the video ... Read more

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