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Jaguar to build the six ‘missing’ lightweight E-Types from 1963

May 16, 2014 by Alastair Sloane

Jaguar is to build six perfect reproductions of the lightweight E-Type, the model it built for motorsport 50 years ago. They will be built to the original specifications, right down to the 3.8-litre, all-aluminium straight-six engine and aluminium bodywork. The engine was said to deliver around 200kW. The use of aluminium for the 1963 racers was one of many measures … [Read more...] about Jaguar to build the six ‘missing’ lightweight E-Types from 1963

Jaguar eyes all-paw F-Type to take on Porsche 911, Audi R8

May 10, 2014 by Alastair Sloane

Jaguar is believed to be preparing an all-wheel-drive version of its F-Type coupe and roadster to challenge German four-paw rivals such as the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S and the Audi R8 quattro. That Jaguar is developing more powerful and dynamic variants of the F-Type is nothing new – the R coupe and roadster have been confirmed and four of the spy shots here are believed to be … [Read more...] about Jaguar eyes all-paw F-Type to take on Porsche 911, Audi R8

All in the family – ‘baby’ Jaguar breaks cover

March 4, 2014 by Alastair Sloane

Jaguar XS

This is the car that Jaguar chief Ralf Speth last year said will be the “most efficient, advanced and refined premium sports saloon ever seen in the C/D segment”. It’s the new ‘baby’ of the Jaguar family, codenamed the X760 but almost certainly going to be called the XS when it goes into production next year. Spy pictures of camouflaged mules wearing an XF body have been around … [Read more...] about All in the family – ‘baby’ Jaguar breaks cover

Sketch that Jaguar design boss Callum slipped into his pocket

January 17, 2014 by Alastair Sloane

Ian Callum

Jaguar design director Ian Callum has been named ‘Industry Innovator of the Year’ at a special event at the Detroit motor show. Callum (pictured) received the gong at the glitzy 2014 Motorcity Automotive Industry Night (MAIN) awards for his contribution to automotive design. MAIN’s executive committee praised Jaguar for its distinct design language, use of advanced … [Read more...] about Sketch that Jaguar design boss Callum slipped into his pocket

New WRX sedan handles ‘like it’s on rails’

November 23, 2013 by Alastair Sloane

Subaru WRX

Subaru has unveiled the fourth-generation Impreza WRX at the Los Angeles motor show, under a spotlight that also shone on a concept of the new Legacy sedan. The WRX will go on sale in New Zealand in April, followed a few months later by the go-faster STi variant. The sedan-only WRX uses a turbocharged 2.0-litre boxer engine in place of the 2.5-litre unit in the current … [Read more...] about New WRX sedan handles ‘like it’s on rails’

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French carmaker Renault has won the 2025 European Car of the Year award with the all-electric R5 supermini (pictured). It’s the brand’s second win in a row, following the new Scenic’s gong in 2024. The R5 led the vote count from start to finish from the 60 jurors in 23 countries. It received 353 points, beating the Kia EV3 (291 points) and the Citroen C3/e in third place with 215 points. It’s Renault’s eighth win in the 62-year history of the Coty award. The R5 goes on sale in the UK this month. There are two main drivetrains: a 90kW motor/40kWh battery model with a 300km range, and a 112kW/52kWh example with a 400km range. The R5 starts in price at £22.995, or $NZ50,000.

EU carmakers seek trade deal with Trump

BMW and Mercedes-Benz are among carmakers urging the European Union to get a favourable trade deal with US President Donald Trump. The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) wants to keep open trade with both the US and China. It fears Trump, who promises heavy tariffs on Chinese imports to the US, will look unfavourably on countries that continue to trade freely with Beijing. Ola Kallenius, president of the group and chairman of the management board of MB, said in a letter to EU leaders:  “Overall, it is essential to recognise that trade with China and the US is most vital for the prosperity of the European economy.The EU should seek a grand bargain with the US and attempt to avoid a potential trade conflict.”

Diesel fuels EV concept for US military

A  go-anywhere EV concept for the US military uses an onboard 12kW diesel generator to top up the batteries on the move.  The all-wheel-drive has 800-volt technology and a 200kWh battery pack to power three electric motors, two in the rear and one up front. Claimed output is 745kW/15,590Nm, or 1000hp and 11,500 ft-lb of torque.  The four-seater was developed by the defence division of General Motors and is based on the platform of the Hummer SUV. It rides on Fox performance shock absorbers and 37-inch tyres and comes with “exceptional” approach and departure angles for off-road mobility. Maximum range using the generator to keep things ticking over is said to be around 500km.

We are the World

The outside temperature in Midland, Texas, was 40.5C when staff at the local office of the US National Weather Service set out to show the cabin of a closed car can literally get baking hot in summer. They mixed up a batch of chocolate chip cookies and laid them on the car’s dashboard – the surface of which showed a temperature of 87.7C. A little over four hours later the cookies were ready to eat. “Even though ours weren’t golden brown, we can confirm that they are done and delicious,” the staff wrote on Facebook.

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