Valeo Raytheon Systems Equips Jaguar With Blind Spot Detection
Sep 20, 2007
PARIS, September 19 -- Valeo announces today that its award winning Blind Spot detection system will be launched on the 2008 model Jaguar XF. The system continuously monitors the rear blind spots on both sides of the vehicle using radars located behind the rear bumper. When a vehicle is present in either blind spot, th ... Continue reading
2007 Frankfurt Motor Show: The New Jaguar XF Makes Its Debut - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 11, 2007
FRANKFURT - September 11, 2007: Challenging convention and setting its own rules, the new Jaguar XF fuses the style and performance of a sports car with the refinement, space and sophistication of a luxury saloon. This is the beginning of a new era for Jaguar. The new XF: a dramatic expression of a bold new Jaguar desi ... Continue reading
Ford Crossovers Soar In August 2007; Overall Sales Decline
Sep 4, 2007
- Ford's all-new and redesigned crossovers were up 82 percent in August; year-to-date sales up 48 percent. - Overall sales totaled 218,332, down 14 percent compared with a year ago; daily rental sales were down 44 percent and sales to individual retail customers were down 13 percent. - Lincoln registers 11th month in a ... Continue reading
Automotive News Says Jaguar's Future Hinges on XF Sedan
Aug 28, 2007
Washington DC August 28, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that plummeting sales, a string of hefty annual losses, and a botched marketing strategy have pushed Jaguar to the brink. But, according to Automotive News, the 2008 XF could change all of that. Jaguar has created a car that will challenge such luxury stalwar ... Continue reading
Revealed - The All-New 2009 Jaguar XF
Aug 28, 2007
Contemporary design in an all-new Jaguar sedan IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 27 -- Jaguar is proud to announce the all-new 2009 XF - a stunning four-door Jaguar that combines the style and performance of a sports car with the refinement, space and sophistication of a luxury sedan. Scheduled to make its world debut at the 2007 F ... Continue reading
Aug 15, 2007
Letter from Europe Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief No letter can equal the excitement of Modena, Monaco and Cannes but things havenât been too boring since then... In spite of the rain and floods the sporting season in England has been in full swing. Silverstone was a huge success even though local hero Lewis ... Continue reading
Former Ford COO Scheele Enters Bid for Jaguar, Land Rover
Aug 10, 2007
Washington DC August 10, 2007; The AIADA nesletter reported that Former Ford Motor Chief Operating Officer(2001-2005)Nick Scheele has entered the bidding for Jaguar and Land Rover, reports Automotive News. Scheele has joined forces with Ripplewood Holdings, one of half a dozen groups doing due diligence on Ford's premi ... Continue reading
NYT says Ford Hopes to Sell Land Rover, Jaguar by September 30
Aug 3, 2007
NEW YORK Aug 3, 2007; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. is hoping to have a tentative deal to sell its Land Rover and Jaguar operations by September 30, and a pact to dispose of Volvo by the year-end, the New York Times reported on its Web site on Friday. The auto maker's advisers have begun putting together informa ... Continue reading
Vincentric's Best Value in America Awards
Jul 22, 2007
Hybrids Dominate Vincentric’s Best Value in America Awards BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan – January 17, 2006 – Vincentric’s Best Value in America™ awards were announced today, with hybrid vehicles leading the way. The Toyota Prius, along with the hybrid versions of the Ford Escape, the Honda C ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Drop-In Customers Report Greater Satisfaction with Dealer Service
Jul 20, 2007
Jaguar Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Dealer Service WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 19 July 2007 âAlthough more than three-fourths of vehicle owners report making an appointment with their dealership for a repair or maintenance, customers who drop in without a scheduled appointment are more satisfied, acco ... Continue reading
2007 Jaguar XK Convertible Review
Jul 6, 2007
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS If the 1996 through 2006 Jaguar XK wasn't absolutely the most important car in the company's long history, it was certainly in the top few. It heralded a renaissance at the near-legendary English luxury and sports car manufacturer, and was the perfect bridge between the past and fu ... Continue reading
2007 APEAL Awards: Porsche Tops Again; Honda Captures Most Awards
Jun 28, 2007
.D. Power and Associates Reports: Higher Vehicle Appeal May Allow for Lower Dealer Incentives WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 28 June 2007 â Honda captures four model segment awardsâmore than any other vehicle nameplate this yearâaccording to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Automotive Performance, Execution ... Continue reading
Ultra Super Cars More Super Than Their Ultra Rich Drivers
Jun 15, 2007
Washington DC June 15, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that auto makers are turning out a new breed of supremely fast sports cars (click here for a list) that sell for upwards of $250,000 and share many characteristics of purebred racecars. Unfortunately, a growing number are ending up wrapped around trees. The Cal ... Continue reading
Renault Denies Interest in Jaguar, Land Rover
Jun 11, 2007
PARIS, June 11, 2007; Reuters reported that French carmaker Renault on Monday denied a British media report saying it was interested in acquiring Ford's luxury UK car brands Jaguar and Land Rover. "Of course we absolutely do not confirm this information," a Renault spokesman said. "(Chief Executive) Carlos Ghosn said l ... Continue reading
Ford Company Reports May 2007 Sales
Jun 1, 2007
DEARBORN, Mich., June 1 â Ford Motor Companyâs new and redesigned crossovers are setting the pace in the industryâs fastest-growing segment and helped Ford to achieve its best retail sales performance of 2007. The all-new Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX set sales records in May. Edge sales were 12,701, up 39 p ... Continue reading
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