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VIDEO: Jaguar extols the glory of aluminum
2010 Jaguar XJ - Click above to view the video after the jump Jaguar has long been a proponent of aluminum construction for automobiles. In fact, the current-generation XJ uses an aluminum-intensive chassis that's held together by loads of epoxy and over 3,000 rivets, which allows the big Jag's underpinnings to achieve a 40 percent weight savings over a similar chassis fashioned from steel. According to the British automaker, the next XJ will feature a chassis that's just as high-tech and lightweight. What's the big deal with aluminum and ... Read more →
Rendered Speculation: Jaguar working on extended-range electric XE roadster? Jeremy Korzeniewski
We've been hearing rumors for at least the last few months that Jaguar was working on a new extended-range electric vehicle. Up until now, we had expected the eco-friendly hardware to show up in the ...
SAE 2009: Torotrak mechanical flywheel KERS, likely coming to next Jaguar XJ Sam Abuelsamid
Adding an electric motor and battery to a vehicle is just one of many ways to create a hybrid. We've seen hydraulic hybrids being tested in a variety of commercial vehicle applications. Torotrak has ...
Jaguar releases first teaser of new XJ Sebastian Blanco
A week ago, we heard that Jaguar was going to add a plug-in hybrid powertrain (or extended range electric setup, if that's your name of choice) version to the 2011 XJ. Before that happens, though, ...
Jaguar to build extended range-EV version of new XJ in 2011 Sam Abuelsamid
Jaguar is apparently planning to attack the upstart Fisker Karma head on in a couple of years with an extended range electric version of the all-new XJ. The completely reworked XJ is due to arrive in ...
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Jaguar working on KERS hybrid system 3 months ago on AutoblogGreen
Future vehicles from Jaguar Land Rover could use a flywheel-based hybrid powertrain now that the automaker is reportedly working with British transmission specialist Torotrak, the same company that helped develop the KERS hybrid system that's currently being tested in Formula 1 racing. Most hybrid ...
UK magazine tries out the updated Jaguar XF S diesel, 35 mpg (U.S.) 3 months ago on AutoblogGreen
click above for a high res gallery of the 2010 Jaguar XF At the beginning of this year, Jaguar revamped its powertrain lineup, including the engines in the still fresh XF and the XK. The new direct injected gas V8 and up-rated diesel V6 provide improved efficiency and more power, especially in ...
Luxurious and green: Europe's (relatively) low-CO2 luxury sedans 4 months ago on AutoblogGreen
Some drivers love large luxury sedans sedans. What's more, there's nothing that denotes luxury quite like the largest car from a premium brand. They might be impractical in some European cities, but that's for the chauffeur to worry about. For the green-minded baron, though, there are always ...
Electric Jaguar XF to paint Copenhagen green 5 months ago on AutoblogGreen
Last September, we mentioned an event that is scheduled to take place in Copenhagen, Denmark this August called the CO2 E - Race. At the time, we weren't too sure what the race would involve, but many questions have since been answered. For instance, the course has been designed to look like the ...
Jaguar Land Rover opens green academy 5 months ago on AutoblogGreen
Where can an automaker make a difference? Just by building greener cars? By having green dealerships? Wait, it can also have green training facilities! That's the tack that Jaguar Land Rover, not known for fuel efficient vehicles, is taking. Jaguar Land Rover's new training facilities in Warwick, ...
Jaguar announces new XF Diesel S, 0-60 5.9s, 35 mpg 6 months ago on AutoblogGreen
Click the new XF Diesel S for a high res gallery Jaguar has just announced a new version of its XF sports sedan with a an updated 3.0L diesel V6 that putts out 275 hp and has a massive 443 lb-ft of torque. The new engine replaces the older 2.7L diesel V6 that Jaguar has used for several years. ...
Spyshots: Jaguar to power its XK sports car with a diesel 7 months ago on AutoblogGreen
Diesel is no longer taboo for sportscars. Audi and BMW already have diesel sport coupés and, although it's rumored that Jaguar is working with hybrid powertains, the truth is that they already sell diesel cars such as the XF. The upcoming XK has been spotted in the wild, and it has a new ...
Hybrid Jag spotted lapping the 'Ring? 9 months ago on AutoblogGreen
There is no doubt that Jaguar is hard at work designing various hybrid systems for its upcoming products. In fact, the recently-sold automaker is receiving some assistance from the UK government to fund the research into dual gas and electric powertrains, as is sister company Land Rover. Recent ...
______-miling the Jaguar XK-R 10 months ago on AutoblogGreen
Hypermiling is too strong a phrase when you apply the MPG-increasing practice to a Jaguar XK-R. Extra-miling might pass muster, but all it amounts to in this particular instance is driving a $104,000, 420 horsepower Jaguar convertible like it's a $22,000 Camry. Why not go for big dollops of both ...
Spy Shots: First-ever Jaguar hybrid on its way? 10 months ago on AutoblogGreen
Rumor has it that the classic XJ saloon may be the first model to benefit from the government-sponsored testing which should endow Jaguar with the technical know-how to make its first hybrid model. According to the spy shooters from Next Autos, the next edition of the iconic leaping cat has been ...
Popular Mechanics tries out the Jaguar XF diesel 11 months ago on AutoblogGreen
I recently had the opportunity to spend some time with the new Jaguar XF, but here in the US we only get to select from among two powertrains, both 4.2L V8s, one with and the other without a supercharger. Over in the home country, XF buyers can also select from a pair of V6 engines running on ...
Top list: The leanest V8s on sale in Europe 11 months ago on AutoblogGreen
For many motorists, V8 means the quintessential type of engine. Power and a beautiful roar from under the hood are its typical signatures, but it's also a synonym for high fuel consumption and a general sense of being dirty. Nevertheless, there are a certain number of V8 engines, and not only ...
BMW awarded as "UK's cleanest premium manufacturer" 11 months ago on AutoblogGreen
Cleangreencars.co.uk has awarded BMW as the "cleanest premium manufacturer" in Great Britain. Their report found that total model range CO2 emissions from January 2008 to June 2008 at BMW averaged 161.64g/km. BMW's competitors all achieved worse figures. For instance Audi and Mercedes were ...
Jaguar and Land Rover hiring 600 to cut CO2 emissions 1 year ago on AutoblogGreen
Now that Jaguar and Land Rover are no longer part of the Ford family, they can't rely on the engineers in Dearborn to provide them with technology they need to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. The new owners from Tata also don't have that expertise in house. With CO2 emissions limits coming ...
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Lotus picks up two more green car projects 1 year ago on AutoblogGreen
Lotus Engineering is continuing to move aggressively into the realm of greener transportation. This week two different consortia of which Lotus is a part were awarded development contracts by the UK Government Technology Strategy Board. The first of the two projects is the Zero Emission London Taxi ...
Jaguar and Land Rover looking at hybrids within 5 years 1 year ago on AutoblogGreen
Jaguar and Land Rover are looking to offer hybrid vehicles for sale within the next five years. It seems reasonable to conclude that they will parlay the experience gained from the government-sponsored testing that they recently were awarded into real production systems. According to reports, ...
Ricardo, Jaguar and Land Rover get UK funding for eco-projects 1 year ago on AutoblogGreen
As part of the Technology Strategy Board's (TSB) ongoing efforts of promoting and supporting research into environmentally friendly automotive technology, the group has given funding to Ricardo, Jaguar and Land Rover for quite a few separate projects. Five of the projects are outlined here: ...
Land Rover's CO2 challenge as a part of Tata Motors 1 year ago on AutoblogGreen
Yesterday's big news that Land Rover and Jaguar were sold to Tata Motors give us a chance to talk Land Rover in terms of CO2 emissions. Jaguar we'll just ignore for now, because Land Rover is a much more interesting case. We've ooohed and aaahed at the nice LRX concept, which would emit just 120 ...
Toyota Prius isn't British enough for Lord Jones 1 year ago on AutoblogGreen
We can understand why Lord Jones, Britain's trade minister, would want to be driven around in his Jaguar as opposed to a Toyota Prius. First of all, while we really do like the Prius, a luxury car it is not. Secondly, and more importantly (or so he claims) is that he should be seen in a British car. ...
Rendered Speculation: New Jaguar XJ to get hybrid drivetrain in 2009 1 year ago on AutoblogGreen
Jaguar is set to start a new era under new ownership next year. To celebrate they'll unwrap an all-new XJ sedan in mid-2009, a vehicle that is expected to have the brand's first hybrid power-train. The current XJ already weighs in at a surprisingly sprightly 3,726 lbs thanks to it's aluminum ...
Oh goodness - Autocar says Rolls-Royce, Jaguar drivers are a "minority group" and shouldn't be persecuted 1 year ago on AutoblogGreen
Perhaps my response to a statement released last week by Autocar is misinformed because there is some misinterpretation going on between my American English reading of British English words. The key is whether or not "minority group" carries with it the same connotations in the UK as it does in ...
New Euro CO2 rules could hurt Ford attempt to sell Jaguar and Land Rover 1 year ago on AutoblogGreen
As Ford continues to work on the dissolution of their Premier Automotive Group, the coming new European Union carbon dioxide emissions rules could be playing an unwelcome factor. As with fuel economy rules here in the United States, the emissions limits would likely be averaged over the entire ...
New British PM opts for gas-guzzling Jaguar instead of Prius 1 year ago on AutoblogGreen
digg_url = 'http://digg.com/politics/New_British_PM_opts_for_gas_guzzling_Jaguar_instead_of_Prius'; Unlike the heir to the British throne Prince Charles, new Prime Minister Gordon Brown has opted for gas-thirsty V-8 Jaguar XJ as his official car. While the Prince has switched to using ...
Diesel Jaguars could be coming soon 2 years ago on AutoblogGreen
Jaguar has long offered diesel engines in the European market where oil burners are popular thanks to the high fuel prices. They briefly offered an XJ with a BMW diesel in the US market in the early 1980s before falling gas prices made the bottom drop out of the diesel market. The current 2.7L V-6 ...
UK car buyers choosing cleaner vehicles 2 years ago on AutoblogGreen
Given the high price of gas in the UK (around 1 pound a liter, which translates into roughly $7.50 US a gallon) and the different tax bands which depend on CO2 emissions, UK car buyers are aquiring cars that get greater mileage. The sales figures from last year showed 60.7 percent of new cars fell ...
The Jaguar XJ6 ain't rotten, but the apples in the fuel tank are 2 years ago on AutoblogGreen
What is it with fruits and fuel today? Across the pond, a cider farmer in the UK, one Henry Hobson, converted his Jaguar XJ6 a while back to move off of the methane he produces from the decomposing fruit in his orchard. A perfect solution for him, but this alternative fuel is not practical for most ...
Video: Belmar NJ police switch from scooters to GEM NEVs 2 years ago on AutoblogGreen
The local police in Belmar, New Jersey have switched from using gas-powered scooters to patrol the beach area to GEM neighborhood electric vehicles. The scooters were apparently consuming up to fifty gallons a week of gasoline which has now been superseded by plugging in the GEMs each night. ...
British supermodel launches eco-friendly car insurance 2 years ago on AutoblogGreen
If you follow the automotive and fashion model worlds, one name that you'll find in both arenas is Laura Bailey. A few years back she was the "face" of the Jaguar X. Her latest auto adventure is something a little better for the environment. To mark today as World Environment Day, Bailey is helping ...
Ford European Executive Vice President talks global warming 2 years ago on AutoblogGreen
Lewis Booth, Executive Vice President of Ford of Europe and Premier Automotive Group, gave a speech at the New Powertrain Technologies Conference in Amsterdam on March 28th covering many aspects of carbon emissions, global warming, environmental policy and the automotive industry's part to play in ...
Honda Civic Hybrid named U.K.'s greenest car again 2 years ago on AutoblogGreen
The United Kingdom's Environmental Transport Association (ETA) annual awards have named the Honda Civic Hybrid Britain's greenest car for the second straight year. Finishing ahead of the Vauxhall Corsa 13.CTDi and Toyota Yaris 1.4 Diesel, the Civic won out for its superior combination of engine ...
Introducing Britain's greenest luxury car: the Jaguar XJ Diesel 2 years ago on AutoblogGreen
Take a list of 2,500 new cars, filter out the chaff that only the middle class can would drive and suck on the tailpipes of the left-over luxury vehicles. The one that leaves your lungs the cleanest wins the award. This year, the winner is the Jaguar XJ 2.7 Diesel. Without a doubt, this is how the ...
