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March 3, 2010 by Webmaster

Jaguar XJ Road Test

Britain's evo magazine has a Road Test of the new Jaguar XJ equipped with the 380 bhp 5-litre V8 petrol engine offering 0-60mph in 5.4 secs,and a top speed of 155 mph. They like the car, including the LCD dashboard (shown above) and the controversial styling of the rear ... the hoop of body colour and the c-pillars. Most of the comments from readers are less generous.

February 26, 2010 by Webmaster

New 2011 Jaguar XKR models for Geneva

Without the glass ceiling imposed by Aston Martin while under Ford ownership, Jaguars keep getting faster.

Two new XKR Special Edition models will be unveiled at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, offering 510hp from the supercharged V8 engine. The Black Pack (shown) and the Speed Pack, capable of 174 mph.

February 19, 2010 by Webmaster

New Jaguar CEO Announced

Britain's Birmingham Post reports that Jaguar Land Rover have appointed Dr. Ralph Speth as the chief executive officer with overall responsibility for the company’s operations. Dr. Speth has 22 years experience in the European auto industry, mostly with BMW.

Ravi Kant, vice chairman, Tata Motors said,

The introduction of Dr. Ralf Speth into Jaguar Land Rover under the guidance of Carl-Peter Forster will considerably strengthen the management of the company and enhance the position and reputation of the two iconic brands in line with the long term strategy of the company.

February 18, 2010 by Webmaster

JLR Platform Sharing

Autocar reports that Jaguar Land Rover plans to implement platform sharing across the model range and reduce the number of platforms used from six to two..

One platform, the steel structure based on the Ford C1 platform, will be used for the LR Freelander models. The aluminium structure based on today's Jaguars will be adapted for the Range Rover with the use of modified bulkheads and strut towers, and restructured for future Jaguar models.

February 15, 2010 by Webmaster
updated : February 19, 2010 by Webmaster

Tata names new Head

Bloomberg.com reports that Carl-Peter Forster has been confirmed as the chief executive officer of Tata Motors.

Jaguar Land Rover

The ex Europe head of GM was widely rumoured to be in line for the job, as we reported here on January 26, 2010.

Chairman Ratan Tata said,

Tata Motors expects that Forster’s induction will greatly facilitate its ambition toward being a truly international company.

February 7, 2010 by Webmaster

Google Maps Jaguar D-Type

Sometimes Google Maps throws out an unexpected bonus – it’s almost worth their efforts to record images of the whole world.

This D-Type Jaguar was captured at 136 Viale della Bornata, Brescia, Lombardy, Italy.

A link to the original Google Maps page can be found at Jam Jar News.

February 4, 2010 by Webmaster

"Greatest Jaguars

The coolest cats of all-time go head-to-head in a unique shoot-out!"

Britain's Auto Express has a Car Group Test featuring Jaguar in a special 24 page supplement. Or read the online version.

February 4, 2010 by Webmaster

Jaguar has announced its return to the classic 24 hours of Le Mans race in 2010

More at Jam Jar News.

January 29, 2010 by Webmaster

2010 marks the 75th anniversary of the first use of the Jaguar name.

Celebrate the 1935 Jaguar SS-100

January 26, 2010 by Webmaster

Jaguar CEO Departs

The Wall Street Journal reports that Jaguar Land Rover boss David Smith is stepping down. Ravi Kant, managing director of Tata Motors, has been placed in charge of JLR until a replacement is found.
No comments were made on the reasons for Mr. Smith's departure, or of the suggestion that ex-GM Europe president, Carl-Peter Forster, is to take over the job.

January 25, 2010 by Webmaster

Jaguar talks stall

Talks between union bosses and Jaguar Land Rover have stalled after the two parties failed to reach an agreement over workers' pay and conditions, it has emerged.

Informal talks between union leaders and the company had taken place before Christmas following the publication of the firm's strategic review in September.

This week the company sat down with Unite to discuss the review, including proposed changes to pay and pensions.

The salaries and pensions of new starters at the firm had been up for discussion but union bosses and the car manufacturer failed to reach an agreement about proposed changes.

Part of the package tabled by Jaguar Land Rover was to guarantee 8,000 production jobs until 2015.

But the package of proposals was not accepted by the unions. The offer does not currently stand because an agreement was not reached.

It is understood union leaders and bosses at Jaguar Land Rover will return for further talks and industrial action is not imminent.

A spokesman for the company said: "Basically there were a set of proposals that were on the table that the union felt weren't acceptable and this part of the talks came to an end.

"We were in discussions informally with the unions between September and Christmas and we had a more formal sit down this week with the intention of coming to an agreement.

"It went on for several days. It wasn't a half-hearted meeting but at the end of it an agreement wasn't reached."

December 20, 2009 by Webmaster

The Jaguar Heritage Trust and the Historic Sports Car Club have announced plans for a series of races with FIA specification E-Types to be held in 2011, the 50th anniversary of the iconic Jaguar E-Type. See more on this, plus the full Press Release, at Jam Jar News.

December 13, 2009 by Webmaster

UK's MailOnline reports that comedian Rowan Atkinson had a mishap with his Jaguar Mark VII while returning from dinner with his wife.
A fire in the engine compartment was extinguished by "Mr. Bean" and a RAC mechanic.
It can happen to anyone!

November 18, 2009 by Webmaster

The Birmingham Post reports that the historic ex-Jaguar Browns Lane site has been named Lyons Park as part of plans to create high tech jobs in Coventry.

Jaguar Land Rover director Julian Hetherington is quoted as saying:

"It is excellent news that the plans to redevelop the former Jaguar site at Browns Lane in Coventry have been approved and we are of course delighted that Sir William Lyons' achievements are remembered with the choice of name for the development."

November 14, 2009 by Webmaster

UK's TimesOnline reports that Carl-Peter Forster, the departing boss of General Motors Europe, is expected to take charge of Jaguar Land Rover.

Prior to GM, London-born Mr. Forster, 55, held various senior positions with BMW, including head of production during BMW's ownership of MG Rover and Land Rover.

November 13, 2009 by Webmaster

As of today the external link for Jaguar News has been removed.