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Double win for Jaguar at Auto Express Awards 2009

Jaguar's Design Director, Ian Callum, has won the inaugural 'Person of the Year' award at the Auto Express Awards 2009, while one of his most successful designs to date - the Jaguar XF - has been hailed 'Best Executive Car' for the second year running.


Jaguar Heritage Museum re-launched

The famous Jaguar museum in Coventry has been re-launched. This follows the renaming of the Trust that owns it and the reopening of the famous gates on Browns Lane to the public.


All-new Jaguar XJ to appear at Gulf Luxury Fair 2009

Revealed to the world last week, Jaguar's all-new XJ will be making one of its first public appearances alongside some of the world's most luxurious brands at the 2009 Gulf Luxury Fair. Taking place from 25 – 27 July in London's InterContinental Hotel on Park Lane, this annual luxury-shopping fair attracts wealthy shoppers from both the UK and the Middle East.


Jaguar selects Salon Prive for new XJ public debut

Visitors to this year’s Salon Prive, 22-24 July, will be the first members of the public to see Jaguar’s stunning, all-new XJ model, just two weeks after its global unveiling.


All-new Jaguar XJ

Jaguar Cars have officially unveiled the all-new XJ car at the Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea, London. Hosted by Jay Leno, one of the world's best-known chat show hosts and a renowned car enthusiast, the launch of the new Jaguar flagship was attended by an invited audience that included public figures, business leaders, celebrities and media.


London reveal for new Jaguar XJ

The all-new Jaguar XJ will make its public debut on Thursday 9th July – at an exclusive event at the Saatchi Gallery in London.


Fastest man on earth drives fastest Jaguar ever at Goodwood

Wing Commander Andy Green OBE - the fastest man on earth and the World Land Speed Record Holder – drove up Goodwood's famous hill in Jaguar's fastest car ever, the XFR Prototype that recorded 225.675mph on the Bonneville Salt Flats towards the end of last year.


Sunday Times chooses XKR for hot laps shoot out

The famous start/finish straight at Silverstone racing circuit resonated to the distinctive bellow of a brace of 10MY Jaguar XKR coupes this week as the stars of Channel 5's Fifth Gear set about posting the time to beat in this year’s Sunday Times ingear Hot Laps competition.


Fastest Jaguar ever at Festival of Speed

The fastest Jaguar ever will make its UK debut later this week at the famous Goodwood Festival of Speed. The Jaguar's XFR Prototype made its record-breaking run at the legendary Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah last November, reaching a stunning top speed of 225.675mph.


Jaguar Jamboree Day

‘Jaguar Jamboree’, the latest exhibition on display in the National Motor Museum showcases the iconic Jaguar marque with a selection of vehicles from its illustrious past. In celebration, on Sunday, 19th July, a whole day at Beaulieu is being devoted to the marque with Jaguar owners invited to become part of the collection for the day, in a display outside the National Motor Museum, and offering an opportunity for owners to chat with other Jaguar enthusiasts.


Jaguar XF offers best residual value

Industry experts predict that the Jaguar XF will be worth more than any of its competitors in the years to come.


Performance Jaguar XF in Police pursuit

Jaguar UK has launched a high performance Police pursuit vehicle based on its award-winning XF Diesel S model. The first ever Police-spec XF is currently being evaluated by Police forces across the country.


Jaguar XF is Best Executive Car in 2009 Fleet World Honours

The Jaguar XF has won the award for Best Executive Car at the 2009 Fleet World Honours, proving the growing popularity of Jaguar's new sports saloon amongst the business community. The trophy was presented at a special ceremony held at the Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall on Wednesday 20 May.


Breakdown stops Apex cars from racing in Italy

The Apex GT3 Jaguar will not be taking part in the second round of the FIA GT3 European Championships in Adria, Italy, this weekend. The kyanite blue Jaguar XKRS race car was in transit to the circuit, when the transporter suffered a broken axle in northern France.


UK debut for Jaguar XKR and XFR at London Motorexpo 2009

Jaguar will showcase the new XFR and XKR in the heart of Canary Wharf at this year's London Motorexpo. Between 8 – 14 June, this bespoke motor show promises to attract more than 350,000 visitors, making it an ideal venue for the UK debut of Jaguar's range-topping models.


Jaguar reveals new XKR and XFR with GKN Driveline’s ETM

At the 2009 Geneva motor show this week, Jaguar revealed its new 503 horsepower XKR and XFR models fitted for the first time with the company’s new Active Differential Control system (ADC). At the heart of Jaguar's ADC system is GKN Driveline's ETM electronic limited slip differential (eLSD).


Jaguar D Type pays tribute to Mike Hawthorn

The market town of Farnham in Surrey came to a standstill (Sunday 25/1/2009) when thousands of spectators stood in the pouring rain to remember motor racing Legend Mike Hawthorn who died 50 years ago.


Jaguar XF wins 'Best Executive Car' at What Car? Awards 2009

The 2008 What Car? 'Car of the Year' winner, the Jaguar XF, retained its award-winning crown at the What Car? Awards held in London last night, winning 'Best Executive Car' for 2009.


Dymond signs for Apex Jaguar

Chris Dymond has been confirmed as a driver for the Apex Motorsport Jaguar XKR in the FIA European GT3 Championship for 2009.


Largest Jaguar “works team” ever for this year's Mille Miglia

The greatest number of “works supported” Jaguars ever will take part in this year’s Mille Miglia, with a D-type, four C-types and a Mark VII saloon being supported by Jaguar Cars and the Jaguar Heritage Trust.


Heritage Trust and famous museum to be redeveloped

The Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust, (JDHT) an independent educational charity which holds Jaguar’s collection of historic vehicles, is to change its name to Jaguar Heritage and forty-three cars from the collection are to be offered to other museums or sold at auction.


Jaguar XF wins 'Best Executive Car' at What Diesel Awards

The Jaguar XF has been crowned 'Best Executive Car' for the second year running at the What Diesel magazine Awards 2009. Voted for by What Diesel readers and a panel of motor industry experts, the XF came out ahead of a number of significant competitors including BMW, Mercedes and Audi.


Apex Motorsport: Silverstone

The Apex GT3 Jaguar kicked off the 2009 Season of the FIA GT3 European Championships at Silverstone circuit with drivers Bradley Ellis and Chris Dymond.


Bradley Ellis to drive for Apex Jaguar GT3 Team

Bradley Ellis has signed a single race agreement with Apex Motorsport driving the new XKRS in the FIA GT3 European Championship, which kicks off this weekend at Silverstone.


New Apex Jaguar XKRS ready for Silverstone

The new Apex Jaguar XKRS is currently running through final testing in preparation for the first race in the GT3 European Championship at Silverstone on 2nd May.