Jaguar UK has decided to recall over 17,500 X-Type range due to a fault in the engine management control software. It affects cars made between 2006 and 2010 with diesel engines. Owners of these affected cars can return their cars to the nearest Jaguar dealers and get a free software update to fix the problem. [Ubergizmo]
Jaguar will release a cabriolet version of their 2012 XKR-S early next year. The XKR-S cabrio will be powered by a 5-liter supercharged V8 engine, with an output of 550PS and 680Nm of torque. Word has it that the cabriolet version of the XKR-S can get from 0 to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds with a top speed of 186mph (300km/h). The Jaguar XKR S Cabriolet is expected to be priced close to £105,000 or around $173,000. Stay tuned for more updates. [AutoExpress]
Jaguar engineer Andrew Whyman has confirmed that the Jaguar XF Estate is currently under development. Unfortunately, he didn’t mention when the station wagon will be released. Details of the engine are also scarce. It is said that the Jaguar XF Estate will use a variant of the 2.2-liter Ford/PSA engine. Stay tuned for more updates. [WorldCarFans]
Jaguar has released a new commercial video for the 2012 XKR-S. The new commercial video was filmed on the circuit built on the famous Goodwood Hill. For your info, the 2012 Jaguar XKR-S features a V8 supercharged engine, that sends 550 PS and 680 Nm of torque to the car’s rear wheels. This sports car accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.2 seconds. Watch the video after the jump. More»
Jaguar has unveiled the 2012 XF at the New York Auto Show. Inspired by the XJ, the updated model features a new front fascia which incorporates a revised grille and bi-xenon headlights with integrated LED daytime running lights. The Jaguar XF is powered by a new 2.2-liter four-cylinder diesel that produces 190PS (140 kW/ 187 hp) and 450 Nm (332lb-ft) of torque. It is connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission which enables the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 8.5 seconds, hit a top speed of 225km/h (140 mph), and average 52.3 mpg UK (5.4 L/100km/ 43.5 mpg US) with CO2 emissions of 149g/km. [WorldCarFans]
Bertone has designed the Jaguar B99 concept, which marks the company’s 99th anniversary. The Bertone Jaguar B99 concept will premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2011. This eye-catching concept features “suicide” doors, although the rear doors are half the size of the ones at the front. Other notable features in terms of design are the thin headlights and taillights, which are in line with the also thin mirrors, while under its skin the Bertone Jaguar B99 is featuring a hybrid powertrain. [Motorward]
