Some used cars values have risen over £8,000 in three months, reports CarDealermagazine. Biggest percentage earner is the Mini Cooper S but it’s the luxury Jaguar F-Type convertible which has done particularly well in hard cash terms as newer versions are slower coming through production and eager buyers are willing to pay above book prices. The Volkswagen Polo and Golf models hold their value … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Jaguar XE Reims
In true racing tradition of tight timing, Jaguar set an embargo date and time last week of one minute past midnight to announce their special edition Jaguar XE Reims model with just 200 units for sale solely in the UK, writes David Miles. By 0.945am the same day I was sat behind the wheel of the car giving it a very brief test drive around the winding but traffic-busy Warwickshire country … [Read more...]
Newslines 3 December
A new seven-model Jaguar F-Type coupe and convertible two-seater series has been revealed. Priced from £54,060, the range comprises rear or four-wheel-drive with 300ps 2.0 4-cyl or 450ps and 575ps 5.0V8 engines and eight-speed automatic transmission, retuned suspension, redesigned fascia and facelifted bodystyling. A class action suit on behalf of 70,000 VW owners in Britain has started against … [Read more...]
Revised Jaguar F-Type opens anniversary year
This will be a very important year for Jaguar. It is their 80th anniversary and will see the introduction of the new lightweight aluminium XE sport four-door saloon into the all-important C-sector dominated by company car customers and fleet sales. With its high spec, low emission and low taxation potential the XE powered by new British built engines will compete against the Audi A4, BMW 3 … [Read more...]