One of the things that lure the interest of car buyers these days would be the features of their vehicles. And for this luxury SUV, the makers of the Range Rover , optional heating and cooling comforts through a Climate Control Seats have been traditional. But now with the 2010 Range Rover, the option gets broadened as they now have provisions for providing CCS for both the front and rear seats. The CCS system is provided by Amerigon Inc. for the front seats of the Range Rover since 2007. The addition of the rear seat CCS adds more splendor on the 2010 model which should add to its already sultry line of features which include new seats and lush interiors.

The system is completely independent of the automobile’s heating and air conditioning system and does not reduce power available to the engine. It also emits no CFCs or other gases and is completely friendly to the environment.

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The Jaguar Land Rover Auto Trade Company Ltd. in China has recalled over 214 Discovery 3 cars due to defective brakes and engines. About 1,069 Discovery 3 cars have been reportedly sold in the mainland between June 2007 and May 2008 where the issue was traced to a problem in the diesel engine that may catch fire at the worst possible scenario.

For their part, Jaguar Land Rover has announced that they will be replacing the defective parts of all issued models free of charge. Car owners who have purchased this model should immediately bring their car to the nearest maintenance center for check-up and possible replacement if necessary.

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A German tuning garage by the name of Arden has recently showcased their version of the Jaguar XKR convertible, pictured above. This vehicle reportedly features a redesigned chassis for more responsive handling along with 21-inch allow rims, quad stainless steel exhaust system and tuned suspension.

Under the hood Arden gives their XKR 30 more horsepower added to the stock 510HP making for a full output of 540HP. In terms of top speed, Arden’s Jaguar XKR will reach speeds of up to 198MPH doing away with the electronically limited 155HP of the stock XKR.

Unfortunately for XKR owners, Arden has yet to release a price point or release date for this particular tuning kit.

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Tata Motors has announced today in their annual report that their recently aquired Jaguar and Land Rover brands have made the progressive move to go all-aluminum.

“JLR is planning to have all its future cars constructed with light weight aluminum bodies resulting in considerable savings in weight, and reduction in CO2 emissions,” Tata said in the company’s annual report.

There are many benefits to aluminum bodies besides environmental-friendliness; improved vehicle performance and better fuel economy are all included in the package.

We don’t know when we’ll be seeing some aluminum Land Rovers, but we can guess it won’t be too far from now.

Jaguar has recently announced that they have launched an online configurator tool for their 2010 XJ vehicle. If you’ve played with an online tool such as this before, this is the same deal.

You’ll be given the option of choosing between 8 different trims of the 2010 XJ along with countless other features that is sure to keep you busy for a while.

While this is a fun tool to play around with for the average folk, if you’re actually planning on buying on of the 2010 Jaguar XJ, this is essential.

Make room for another luxury car in the market as the 2010 Jaguar XJ has been revealed. Similar to the tradition that Jaguar has brought to the world of luxury cars, the 2010 Jaguar XJ offers a mix of seductive look and performance stemming from the light weight aluminum body that it now comes in.

The 2010 Jaguar XJ will be available starting December for $72,500.

The complete lineup:

• 5.0-liter naturally aspirated XJ and XJL (385hp) with a $72,500 and 79,500 MSRP, respectively
• 5.0-liter XJ and XJL Supercharged (470hp) with a $87,500 and $90,500 MSRP, respectively
• 5.0-liter XJ and XJL Supersport (510hp) with a $112,000 and $115,000 MSRP, respectively

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If, for whatever reason, failed to grab the AJ18 XK when it was initially launched then you should be really happy now. And you’d better be prepared for getting the new Limited Edition Arden AJ18 XK now.

The tuned Jaguar was unveiled in 1999 at the Frankfurt Motor Show and only 13 lucky buyers took a model home. This time around Arden will offer 5 more cars so you should definitely hurry if you can afford one. What do you think? Has the time to park a custom Jag in front of your house finally come?

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2010 Jaguar XK Convertible

For 2010, the Jaguar aluminum-bodied XK is outfitted with an AJ-V8 Gen III 5.0-liter engine capable of delivering 385 hp and 515 Nm of torque (the supercharged variation produces 510 hp and 625 Nm of torque). It can hit 60 mph in 5.2 seconds, although the top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph. Some subtle updates have been made such as a new front end, new rear lights with LED technology, a new rear body valance, chrome-detailed inserts, and slick alloy wheels. 

Some of the elegant interior features include aluminium and wood details, heated and cooled front seats, three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel. The leather is supple, the controls and switches throughout are crafted to the highest standards. Basically, you won’t be left wondering where your $80,000+ went.

Jaguar has released the 2010 XF Supercharged, the fourth and latest car in their XF lineup. This latest vehicle comes powered with a 470hp version of the 5.0 liter supercharged AJ-V8 Gen III engine that debuted at this year’s Detroit Auto Show. The XF Supercharged will be available starting October 2009 with a starting price of $68,000.

This latest luxury car from Jaguar is something that promises to be worth the ride. It typifies the quality and production that Jaguar has been releasing through the years and is certainly something worth checking out.

Highlights:

• 5.0-liter Supercharged AJ-V8 Gen III engine with 470hp (a 12% increase over the 4.2-liter 2009MY supercharged XF) and 424 lb/ft of torque
• 0-60 mph time of 4.9 seconds
• Adaptive Dynamics (the latest in computer controlled continuously variable damping) and Active Differential Control (electronically controlled rear differential) are standard
• Upgraded ventilated disc brakes
• Interior features include: contrast color twin needle stitching on the instrument panel and door top rolls, Jaguar Suedecloth Premium headlining, Rich Oak veneer (unique to XF Supercharged only), 440W Bowers & Wilkins surround sound system, HD radio, and heated steering wheel
• Exterior features include: unique 20″ five triple-spoke Selena-style alloy wheels, “Supercharged” badging on rear trunk lid, quad polished exhaust tailpipes, and silver-gray painted brake calipers

Variants and Pricing:

• 4.2-liter naturally aspirated XF (300 hp) with a $52,000 MSRP
• 5.0-liter naturally aspirated XF Premium (385 hp) with a $57,000 MSRP
• 5.0-liter supercharged XF Supercharged (470 hp) with a $68,000 MSRP
• 5.0-liter supercharged XFR (510 hp) with a $80,000 MSRP

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Tata Motors kicks off one leg of its new found business, launching the Jaguar and the Land Rover in India. The re-branding prowess of Tata Motors starts by unveiling the two luxury car brands in Indian waters, launching three models of each brand.

Jaguar will be unveiling the XF, XFR and the XKR sedans while Land Rover will start its business with Discovery 3, Range Rover Sport and Range Rover sport utility vehicles. Being fully imported models, all the six cars carry a heavy price tag starting Rs 63 lakh and going up to Rs 92 lakh.

“The launch of Jaguar and Land Rover is something that is quite memorable in the context of our history and heritage of Tata Motors. This is a company that belongs to us and we are proud of it.”

While the economy is still in turmoil for most parts of the world, no sales forecasts were unveiled by Tata Motors just yet. Right now, all they can do is stay optimistic, similar to what most business are banking on today.

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Jaguar XJ

In its 2009 Buyer’s Guide, the Environmental Transport Association named the Jaguar XJ Britain’s greenest luxury car. It is the third consecutive year that the Jaguar XJ 2.7 Diesel has received this prestigious award. The criteria considered by the ETA in its review of 1,300 vehicles include fuel efficiency, emissions, power, and engine noise.

The all-new Jaguar XJ will be revealed in London in early July 2009, with first customer deliveries occurring in early 2010. It’s the first Jaguar to utilize the aerospace-inspired aluminum body architecture. The automaker’s Gen III petrol and diesel engines are available in the new Jaguar XJ.

Jaguar has recently made it known that they are prepping to release their own plug-in electric powered vehicle to keep up with the competition from other automakers.

The car will apparently be a modified version if the Jaguar XJ sedan and is expected to be in showrooms by 2011. The electric XJ is said to share some similarities with GM’s Volt in the sense that it will be electric powered but there will be a gas alternative when the electricity runs low.

Jaguar is said to be working with Lotus Engineering and Caparo to develop the car’s powertrain.

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If you think seeing the new Jaguar models, the New XKR and XFR, were enough then try getting into detail with the features that they carry. At the heart of Jaguar’s ADC system is GKN Driveline’s ETM electronic limited slip differential (eLSD).

The ETM is a rear axle differential with an integrated active coupling that provides unsurpassed vehicle traction and stability through high speed optimal torque allocation to the powered wheels. Its integrated electronically controlled direct actuation makes it a highly suited module for improving dynamic performance in sports cars such as the new XKR and XFR.

Keys to the ETM’s performance are:

• Smooth and immediate engagement (mechanically pre-emptive)
• High control accuracy
• Exceptional release response time, all of which are ensured by the ETM’s “smart” actuator

An electronic control unit with GKN’s proprietary IPM software constantly monitors torque requirements and manages an electric motor that directly rotates the cam gear of a unidirectional ball-ramp mechanism. The rotational torque causes the balls to roll up the opposing ramps, which pushes the front cam forward and activates the clutch. Without intervention from the driver, the system continuously adapts to both the driver’s demands and the amount of grip available at each individual wheel.

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Here is a bright moment that the British auto industry will really enjoy. China has placed an order amounting to $1.3 billion on 10,000 Land Rovers and 3,000 Jaguars for the next three years. The deal is worth a much needed AUD$1.3 billion dollars and was secured by a Chinese trade delegation during a recent visit to the UK.

The timing couldn’t be better, with economic pressure having forced JLR into a variety of cost-cutting measures in recent times.

Around 2000 jobs have been cut over the past few months, with the remaining 12,000 workers currently in negotiations to secure their employment – albeit at reduced rates.

It’s good news for Tata Group and for the motoring public in general, especially as far as Jaguar is concerned.

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In an effort to enhance the riding luxury for the 2010 Jaguar XK series, Amerigon Incorporated has been commissioned to design the Climate Control Seat(TM) (CCS(TM)) system for the new sports coupes and convertibles set for release this summer.

The new heated and cooled seat feature is standard on all XK Portfolio derivatives worldwide. The XK Portfolio is a new derivative in the XK range, introduced at 2010MY, featuring very high levels of equipment and a 5.0 naturally aspirated engine.

The feature is optional on other derivatives, although some markets have chosen to offer it as standard equipment. An example is the U.S. where the heated and cooled seat feature is standard on all 2010MY XKs.

The Jaguar XK-Series features all-new V8 engines delivering more power and performance with greater efficiency, even more dramatic looks, interior enhancements like CCS, advanced lightweight aluminum body structure and a wider range of models.

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