Archive for the ‘XJ’ 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...

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...

The Jaguar XJ has a spankin' new in-dash satnav system, featuring a split screen that allows passengers to watch movies and other media, while giving the person behing the wheel access only to maps and other driving-related data. But as snazzy and envelope-pushing as that may sound, the system may not be legal in the U.S.

Currently, American law prohibits entertainment systems aimed at front-seat riders, whether they come from manufacturers or as aftermarket add-ons. Jaguar agrees that the XJ satnav's standing in light of that regulation is pretty clear: Ian Callum, design honcho for Jaguar, plainly states that "At the moment, it's...