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Jaguar Land Rover Brands Rank Among the Top Five Nameplates in J.D. Power and Associates 2011 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study PR NEWSWIRE
According to J.D. Power and Associates 2011 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) StudySM released today, Jaguar and Land Rover brands rank among the top five nameplates, both with improved scores for 2011. Jaguar ranks 2nd among nameplates for the fourth year in a row with a score of 857... Read More
VINTAGE: Jaguar Celebrations In Monterey SPEED
Jaguar has a big weekend coming up in Monterey, Calif., where the 50th anniversary of the E-Type is being celebrated at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance on Aug. 21 and Jaguar is again the featured marque at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, Aug. 19-21.Read More
For Jaguar Drivers, a Letter Brings Its Privileges NEW YORK TIMES
Jaguar started offering a complimentary day of on-track driving instruction in 2009 as a perk for buyers of its R-badged high-performance cars... Some were longtime Jaguar owners, like Jim Van Ommeren from Allentown, Pa., who as a boy dreamed about owning an E-Type. Though he has yet to acquire one, he has managed an XJR, an XF Supercharged and lastly, an XFR, which he drove to the track. Read More
The All-New Jaguar XJ Named 2011 International Luxury Car of the Year by Road & Travel Magazine PR NEWSWIRE
The International Car of The Year (ICOTY) jury, made up of 12 nationally-renowned automotive journalists, has named the all-new 2011 Jaguar XJ as the 2011 International Luxury Car of the Year for its unique design and stellar performance. Read More
Cast-Off Car Brands Find a Road Back THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
In the auto industry's long line of jettisoned brands, few have lived to see a better day. But for Jaguar Land Rover, getting dumped has given way to a mini sales renaissance... Jaguar Land Rover sales are up 19% world-wide versus the same period a year ago. Such gains are making the strongest case yet for a revival of the brands... Read More
Jaguar E-Type, Still Glamorous at 50 NEW YORK TIMES
Unveiled in North America during the 1961 New York auto show, the Jaguar E-Type, or the XKE as it came to be known in the United States, is regarded among the greatest automotive designs of the 20th century. The Museum of Modern Art in New York added one to its permanent collection in 1996. Read More
Gossip Girl star Jessica Szohr takes on Miami in the Jaguar XJ ACCIDENTAL SEXINESS
Where could you find a hot Hollywood actress joined by Miami’s imagemakers and trendsetters this past Saturday? At ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa where the celebration of the launch of the all-new Jaguar XJ kicked off with Gossip Girl star Jessica Szohr! Read More
Royal Wedding coup for Jaguar BIRMINGHAM MAIL.NET
INTRODUCING Jaguar – by Royal appointment!
For a fleet of the legendary luxury car giant’s flagship XJ saloons are being lined up to ferry VIP guests to the Royal Wedding next month. Read More
The Jaguar E-TYPE is still an Object of Desire NEW YORK TIMES
SINCE it was unveiled at the Geneva auto show in March 1961, the Jaguar E-Type has regularly topped lists compiled by designers and enthusiasts of the most beautiful cars ever made. Read More
Celebrate 50 Years of the E-TYPE SPORTS CAR DIGEST
This year marks the 50th anniversary of one of the Jaguar E-Type, arguably one of the most famous and desirable cars in automotive history. When it was launched in 1961, the appeal of E-Type transcended the automotive world. Such is the inherent rightness of its proportions, stance and purity of line, that it is a permanent exhibit in New York’s Museum of Modern Art. Read More
Jaguar celebrates 50th
birthday of E-Type sports car USA TODAY
Jaguar is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the E-Type, the brand's iconic sports car with events all year. One of the events, so far, is not the introduction of a new E-Type, as much as the brand's fans would love to see it. Read More
Jaguar Land Rover celebrates successful 2010 INDIA INFO LINE
Jaguar Land Rover is celebrating a successful 2010 having received more than eighty international awards for its vehicles during the year. The tally of awards was shared almost equally between the two brands. Leading the charge for Land Rover was Discovery 4 with over 28 global awards this year bringing its total to 144 since launch in 2004. Read More
Jaguar Land Rover November global sales up 22% AUTO NEWS
Jaguar Land Rover's global sales rose 22 percent to 22,957 units in November, parent Tata Motors Ltd. said in a statement Wednesday.
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Jaguar Land Rover: a history THE TELEGRAPH
1922 - Jaguar Cars Limited, a luxury car manufacturer based in Coventry, is founded as the Swallow Sidecar Company by two motorcycle enthusiasts.
1945 - Swallow Sidecars changes its name to Jaguar, and the first Jaguars with high-performance engines are produced.
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Tata-owned Jaguar to hire 1500 for production jobs THE INDIA TIMES
LONDON: British car manufacturing giant Jaguar Land Rover , which is partly owned by India's Tata Group , appears to have come out of the red, and is on a hiring spree. Read More
Jaguar Ranks Highest among Luxury Brands in Satisfying Customers with the New-Vehicle Sales Experience JD POWER & ASSOCIATES
Bergen Jaguar is proud to announce that Jaguar has achieved the highest score in the U.S. auto industry and is ranked highest among luxury brands for customer sales satisfaction in J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) StudySM.
Jaguar is the highest scoring brand in the sales satisfaction study for the third consecutive year, and has repeated as the highest ranked luxury brand. Read More
A sparky new motor THE ECONOMIST
THE star of this weeks Paris Motor Show was a Jaguar supercar. The C-X75 can accelerate to 100kph (62mph) in just 3.4 seconds and has a top speed of 330kph. It is powered by batteries that are recharged by miniature diesel-sipping jet turbines. Although it is a mere experimental vehicle, the excited response shows that carmakers have come to see electric vehicles as part of their future. How large a part will depend on how drivers react to the rather less racy electric offerings from big producers such as General Motors (GM), Mitsubishi, Nissan and Renault. Read More
Jaguar and Mini lead 2010 J.D. Power U.S. Sales Satisfaction EGM CARTECH
The manner in which customers are treated by a dealership, is actually more important to overall new-vehicle buyer satisfaction than actual transaction price, according to the J.D. power and Associates 2010 U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index.
The study is a comprehensive analysis of the new-vehicle purchase experience. 52% of new-vehicle buyers cite dealer treatment as a reason to purchase a car, while 38% cite final transaction price. Read More
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Brand Tata promises trust and dependability THE ECONOMIC TIMES
In an exclusive interview with ET , Tata Motors CEO and managing director Carl-Peter Forster and the company's India operations MD, Prakash Telang , talk about the challenges of managing diverse global brands and unlocking their value. Read More
Spitfires To Jaguars At Castle Bromwich PISTON HEADS
Since 2000, visitors to Jaguar's facility at Castle Bromwich have been confronted by a stunning reminder of the plant's WW11 history, when the Sentinel sculpture was installed on a roundabout near the factory gates...
At long last, Range Rover and Jaguar have found a common denominator in the sophisticated aluminum spaceframe technology recently introduced on the new XJ, and which will be shared with the next Range Rover (in 2012)... Read More
Jaguar Land Rover Look to Double Output EXPRESS AND STAR
Last week the firm's two West Midlands plants – Solihull and Castle Bromwich – were saved from the axe by owners Tata.
Now the firm's bosses want to capitalise on increasing global demand for its luxury saloons and 4×4 vehicles.
The Range Rover and Jaguar brands have established themselves in emerging markets such as Russia and China, so JLR is looking to ramp up production from the current total of around 240,000 vehicles annually. Read More
Jaguar Factory Saved as Tata Pumps in £5 Billion BIRMINGHAM MAIL
JAGUAR Land Rover is to pump £5 billion into the Midlands' biggest manufacturer, creating thousands of new UK jobs – and the firm's iconic Castle Bromwich factory is safe for at least ten years.
The death sentence was at last lifted from the plant yesterday, as first revealed by the Birmingham Mail, in a remarkable about-turn by JLR owners Tata.
Just over a year after stunning the West Midlands with a scheme to close one of its two regional factories, JLR delighted its 16,000-strong UK workforce with plans for new models and volume growth. Read More
Jaguar and Land Rover Sales up 16 Percent AUTO NEWS
Jaguar and Land Rover sales rose 16 percent to 19,528 units in September, owner Tata Motors said.
Jaguar sales for the month grew 10 percent to 4,861, while Land Rover sales increased 19 percent to 14,667.
Tata said its September global vehicle sales rose 19 percent to 86,996 units from a year earlier.
The company, India's biggest truck maker, also makes utility vehicles and cars, including the world's cheapest car Nano. Read More
Jaguar Unveils iPad and iPhone Apps CAR DEALER MAGAZINE
JAGUAR has launched two new Apps for iPad and iPhone users that let buyers configure their cars.
The first - the iConfigurator app for the iPhone and iPad - will allow users to experience the full vehicle configuration process at their own convenience. Read More
Top 5 Green Cars at the Paris Auto Show NEW YORK TIMES
Arguably the star of the entire show, in both design and technology, the C-X75 concept offers the promise of real beef, not just an attractive bun. This car really does run, and the range-extending hybrid technology is an out-growth of sincere and well-funded research among several automakers (including Jaguar, Lotus and Nissan) to find how to make viable yet compelling emissions-free transportation possible. Read More
Tata Brings In a German A-Team to Make Sense of Jaguar/Land Rover EXPO2010
A flurry of snickers went through the crowd of assembled journalists at the Paris auto show when the new CEO of Jaguar/Land Rover took the stage. Instead of the dulcet lilt of an English brogue, the new boss of some of Blighty's oldest and most revered brands, Dr. Ralf Speth, chiseled through his speech with the oompah-oompah beat of a thick Bavarian accent. Read More
Jaguar Journey and iPhone App to Mark the Brand's Anniversary AUTO EVOLUTION.COM
aunched to coincide with the drive, an iPhone and iPad app charting the 75 years of the British marque's history is available to download now by searching 'Jaguar 75' in iTunes.
This 'Jaguar 75' app offers a host of materials that tell the company's story over the past 75 years through the people and machines... Read More
2011 Jaguar XJL Supercharged: Luxury Performance Supersized Old World Quality in a State-of-the-Art Package PORTLAND LIFE
Although resembling the swoopy XF sedan, the XJ is larger in all dimensions, especially the L-version, which stands for long wheelbase. It is around six inches longer than the short wheelbase version. Like the Fleetwood versions of the Cadillac sedans in the 1960s and 1970s, much of the additional length goes into extra back seat legroom. Read More
Breeding Lines of the Classic Cats THE NEW YORK TIMES
THE 2011 XJ is the newest in a line of Jaguar sedans introduced in the 1960s. Here are the earlier versions of the company's flagship.
1969-87 The first XJ, introduced as the XJ6 (later adding coupe and V-12 powered versions), was the last car developed under Jaguar's founder, Sir William Lyons. Its curving lines and graceful proportions were backed up by the twin-cam in-line 6 that powered Jaguar's Le Mans winners... Read More
Petit Le Mans Event to See New Cars on Grid MOTOR SPORT.COM
Paul Gentilozzi had earlier stated there would be two JaguarRSR entries for the American Le Mans Series season finale at Road Atlanta and true to his word, the team named the three drivers for the No. 33 Jaguar XKR in the LMGT2 class. While the team is still cutting their teeth, Gentilozzi has put the Jaguar back where it belongs in sports car racing. In June, the brand name returned to the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Read More
Jaguar Confirms Three New Models
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Tata Motors has confirmed that there will be three new models developed for Jaguar: a small sports car, an entry-level sedan, and a station wagon. They will be the first new vehicles to be fully developed under Tata since they purchased Jaguar from Ford a few years ago... Read More
Petit Le Mans Event to See New Cars on Grid MOTOR SPORT.COM
Paul Gentilozzi had earlier stated there would be two JaguarRSR entries for the American Le Mans Series season finale at Road Atlanta and true to his word, the team named the three drivers for the No. 33 Jaguar XKR in the LMGT2 class. While the team is still cutting their teeth, Gentilozzi has put the Jaguar back where it belongs in sports car racing. In June, the brand name returned to the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Read More
Vince Cable Tries Out Jaguar's Green Hybrid Jaguar's New Flagship Revolutionizes the Brand and Possibly the Class THE GREEN CAR WEBSITE
Business secretary Vince Cable got an exclusive chance to try the Jaguar Land Rover Limo Green concept after visiting the firm's headquarters in Gaydon, Warwickshire.
The electric/petrol hybrid concept vehicle is designed to help the carmaker prove that 'luxury' and 'green' need not be incompatible statements... Read More
Creating Auto Art within Strict Rules Jaguar's New Flagship Revolutionizes the Brand and Possibly the Class ABC 7
People always think back to the "good old days" of classic car design in bygone decades. But today's car designers have more to consider than just flashy looks. There are an assortment of regulations that car designers have to abide by - everything from fuel efficiency to crash-worthiness. There are still distinctive cars on the roads today, like the the all-new 2011 Jaguar XJ, which has gotten accolades from around the world for its sleek design. Read More
The Essence of Jaguar SKIDDMARK.COM
We're pleased to report that the modern Jaguar possesses the kind of qualities that should appeal to every driving enthusiast, and resonate most clearly with those who appreciate a car's performance and dynamics even more than its aesthetics – effortless performance and precision are the overriding sensations... Read More
Jaguar Land Rover Fuels Tata Motors Shares THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
Tata Motors has little trouble mentioning the forbidden continent these days. India's largest auto maker by revenue seems undaunted by Europe.
The company on Tuesday reported a 50% jump in May global vehicle sales... Read More
Tata Motors: Expect Jaguar, Land Rover Car Demand To Grow In 2010
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Tata Motors Ltd. (TTM) Wednesday said it expects sales of its Jaguar and Land Rover luxury car brands to remain robust in 2010 because of a good response to new models and strong demand in the two brands' U.K. home market... Read More
Jaguar Returns to Le Mans for its 75th Anniversary AUTOEVOLUTION
One of Jaguar's ways of celebrating its 75 years of building and racing cars will be the returning of the brand to Le Mans, on June 12, with the XKR GT2 scheduled to take part in the 24-hour event.
"Motorsport has always been important to Jaguar. Our domination of Le Mans in the 1950s was a foundation stone.. Read More
JAGUAR OWNERS GET PARKING PERKS AT U.S. TAJ HOTELS ELITE TRAVELER
Reported by Elite Traveler, the private jet lifestyle magazine.
Riding in style always has its benefits, but Taj takes it to a whole new level for Jaguar owners. Arrive in a Jaguar for dinner or an overnight stay at any of our three historic hotels in the US -- Taj Campton Place, San Francisco -- and receive complimentary valet parking. Read More
Jaguar Offers Free Maintenance on 2011 Models USA TODAY
For all those penny-pinching Jaguar buyers out there, the automaker has announced it's offering free standard maintenance on all 2011 models and extended warranties.
The new Jaguar Platinum Coverage has a five-year, 50,000-mile limited warranty, and complimentary maintenance while the warranty is valid.. Read More
2010 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance to Celebrate Jaguar SPORTS CAR DIGEST
The 60th anniversary of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance will focus on the 75th anniversary of Jaguar, as the 2010 event will feature the famed marque when it returns to the Pebble Beach Golf Links on August 15, 2010... Read More
Jaguar Reports First Profit Since Takeover by Tata (Update1) BLOOMBERG Jaguar Land Rover reported its first quarterly profit since being bought by India Tata Motors Ltd. in 2008 after shedding staff and boosting sales of luxury cars amid an economic recovery.
The British carmaker made a profit of 4.17 billion rupees ($90 million) in the quarter...Read More
Jaguar Cars 75 Years Looking Forward AUTO FANS 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. Read more
Interview: Jaguar Chief Designer Ian Callum THE TRUTH ABOUT CARS Few aspects of the automobile are as examined, analyzed and obsessed upon as styling. Ask most people about cars and they won't talk about engine displacement or suspension setup; it's the physical presence of cars that captures interest and sparks passion. For a niche luxury brand like Jaguar... Read more
Jaguar, Land Rover Finally Turn Profit THE CAR GUIDE Having bled cash for a while prior to the sale, both companies were given new facilities and new models right before their disownment, and it would appear that investment from Ford has finally paid off as Tata has recently announced that both companies have turned a profit. Yes, you read that right, a profit. Thanks to an increase of 23% in total sales over the last quarter, Jaguar/Land Rover posted a profit of almost $5 million. Read more
Tata Motors readies Jag for Le Mans BUSINESS STANDARD
Brand returns to high-profile race after 10-year hiatus.
More than a decade after Jaguar was forced to quit Le Mans, the gruelling 24-hour race which had built the cult British company's racing car image, the prancing cat will be seen on the French racetrack again in June this year. Read More