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Jaguar’s common platform and next S-Type cancelled, future uncertain

Newswheel staff :: 07 March 2006 :: Filed under Coupe, Saloon, Jaguar, Jaguar S-Type, Jaguar X-Type, Jaguar XK8, Europe & UK, US

Yup, you really have to get all the ingredients just right to succeed with a premium Euro car brand. The failure of the current S-Type and XJ models, both good cars with fatal weaknesses – think dodgy styling and platform heritage for the former, mismatched cutting edge technology and antediliuvian aesthetics for the latter – is a case in point. Nothing less than full commitment will do. So, what to make of Ford’s decision to shelve plans for a unified aluminium platform? Well, folks, it ain’t good.

Jag preps 911 killer?

Newswheel staff :: 18 January 2006 :: Filed under Cabriolet, Coupe, Jaguar, Jaguar XK8, Europe & UK, US

A supercharged 400bhp “R” version of the XK coupe and cabriolet will appear before the end of 2006. That much we already know. But the latest innuendo on the interweb indicates that Jag is working on an even pokier derivative designed to take on the Porsche 911. Er…good luck with that one, Jaguar.

Jag XK hits £60K

Newswheel staff :: 10 January 2006 :: Filed under Coupe, Jaguar, Jaguar XK8, Europe & UK

That aluminium chassis tech doesn’t come cheap. Jaguar has released official UK prices for the all-new XK8 coupe and cabriolet models. The all-aluminium XK8 coupe will lighten your wallet to the tune of £58,955, while the cab kicks off at £64,955. For the record, the outgoing XK8 was yours for a positively parsimonious £51,195.

Jag design chief defends new XK

Newswheel staff :: 27 September 2005 :: Filed under Cabriolet, Coupe, Jaguar, Jaguar XK8, Europe & UK, US

Finding full-on fans of the new Jaguar XK8 is a thankless task. So, don’t bother. Instead, learn how safety regulations are making life miserable for car designers like Ian Callum. Just don’t mention “that” ghastly grille.

Jaguar still jaded

Newswheel staff :: 19 September 2005 :: Filed under Coupe, Saloon, Jaguar, Jaguar XK8, Europe & UK, US

The new XK8 may be pretty. But Jaguar’s sales figures for 2005 are still expected to be pretty ugly.

Best in show

Newswheel staff :: 15 September 2005 :: Filed under AC Schnitzer, AC Schnitzer Tension, Audi, Audi Q7, Citroen, Ford, Ford Galaxy, Jaguar, Jaguar XK8, Mini, Rinspeed, Europe & UK, Trade shows, US

A chintzy Schnitzer, a surprisingly sexy Citroen and a bearably bold new Ford are just some of the highlights from the Frankfurt motorshow. Brace yourself for a barage of barges as we round up this year’s show.

New XK8 is ALC dead-ringer

Newswheel staff :: 25 April 2005 :: Filed under Coupe, Jaguar, Jaguar ALC, Jaguar XK8, Europe & UK, US,

The all-new Jaguar XK8, due out in September, is a dead ringer for the ALC concept car (which in turn has more than a whiff of Ian Callum-era DB7 and DB9 Aston Martins).

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