Jaguar chief designer Ian Callum says of the battery-electric I-Pace concept the British carmaker expects to put into production in 2018: "This is probably the most important car since the E-Type, I really mean that. "And when we get this car out into production and it gains recognition and popularity, I think history will show it's a significant step for the brand. “Not … [Read more...] about All-electric I-Pace ‘most important’ Jaguar since E-Type
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Shelby’s original 1962 Cobra sells for record price
The first Shelby Cobra (above) has become the most expensive American car sold at auction, fetching US$13.75 million (NZ$18.8m) at the annual Pebble Beach Concours d’ Elegance. But the undoubted star of the auction scene was the 1956 Le Mans winner, a 1955 Jaguar D-Type which fetched US$21.780,000 (NZ$29.8m). Jaguar magazine said chassis number XKD501 was the first … [Read more...] about Shelby’s original 1962 Cobra sells for record price
Watch brand’s salute to Jaguar and Aston Martin racing history
British-designed, Swiss-made watch brand Christopher Ward is launching a pair of new limited-edition timepieces, both inspired by milestones in Great Britain’s car racing history. The C9 D-Type pays homage to the Jaguar D-Type that won three Le Mans championships from 1955 to 1957, while the C9DB4 ‘1VEV’ is a ticking tribute to the Aston Martin D84 GT Zagato raced in … [Read more...] about Watch brand’s salute to Jaguar and Aston Martin racing history
Ford Ranger hot property – sets record for registrations
The continuing popularity of the Ford Ranger ute in New Zealand shows up in year-on-year figures: at the end of July last year 3494 had been registered – this year 4925 are on the Motor Industry Association’s (MIA) books. That’s growth for the Ranger of 41% over the same seven-month period in 2015, one reason why it’s the No. 1 selling vehicle in the country in 2016 and why … [Read more...] about Ford Ranger hot property – sets record for registrations
Baby Jaguar F-Pace gets out and about before 2018 launch
The Jaguar F-Pace has just landed in New Zealand and already the British company is testing a smaller variant, such is the worldwide demand for SUVs. The new model is expected to go into production in 2018 and powered by Jaguar Land Rover’s (JLR) new family of Ingenium engines. But it is unlikely to get the family’s new 3.0-litre inline sixes, even though they have been … [Read more...] about Baby Jaguar F-Pace gets out and about before 2018 launch