Archive for the ‘Jaguar’ Category

Given the global economy, you might expect retailers to scale back this holiday season. And surely, some have -- but not Neiman Marcus. The upscale, Dallas-based department store has joined forces with Jaguar to present a very special, supercharged, Neiman Marcus edition of the 2010 Jaguar XJL. And the price? A very special, supercharged $105,000.

So what makes the Neiman Marcus edition stand out? Well, for starters, it's packing a five-piece set of Jaguar luggage, designed in navy blue leather. It also comes with an exclusive paint job in Celestial Black, paired with a navy and ivory leather interior, complemented by Zebrano (aka...

Jaguar's transfer to new ownership last year had many, from customers to dealers to industry analysts, worried about what might come of it. But Tata Motors' ownership has so far proven reassuring in its commitment to the Jaguar brand, with the stunning new XJ looking promising and confirmation of a new XE roadster generating even more buzz.

As hard as it is to believe that a company like Jaguar, which is still operating deeply in the red (to the tune of several hundred millions of dollars), is set to launch two brand new models, there’s word on the street that a new five-door coupe may also be in the works.

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Hot on the heels of Fisker's announcement about fuel efficiency for its Karma sedan comes word of a new luxury vehicle from Jaguar that bears a few technological similarities to the Karma. Based on the Jaguar XJ, the new plug-in hybrid/extended-range electric concept has been dubbed the Limo-Green.

Not many specifics have emerged about the Limo-Green, but we do know something about its drivetrain. Created in conjunction with the British government, Caparo, MIRA, and Lotus, the Limo-Green derives power from a lithium-ion battery pack, which runs an electric motor capable of 195 hp and 295 pound-feet of torque. The vehicle has a projected...