Santa Claus has new helpers he can call on - the latest SUVs from Jaguar and Land Rover, writes David Miles. At the annual Christmas Ride and Drive media event held at Eastnor Castle Herefordshire by Jaguar Land Rover it was announced that the new Jaguar F-Pace SUV launched in April this year is not only Jaguar’s first ever SUV but it has become the fastest selling Jaguar ever. Over 40,000 … [Read more...]
Jaguar Land Rover consider Slovakian plant
Jaguar Land Rover has signed a Letter of Intent with the Government of the Slovak Republic for the potential development of a new manufacturing plant in the city of Nitra in western Slovakia. With its established premium automotive industry, Slovakia is an attractive possible development opportunity. The move marks the next step in the Company’s strategy to become a more competitive global … [Read more...]
JLR sales hit with Chinese contraction
Jaguar Land Rover's net income fell 29 percent to £492 million in its latest quarter as the Chinese market's 25 year high slowdown hit sales. Jaguar Land Rover's vehicle sales in China fell by a third to 21,920 during the quarter, pulling down its global sales by 1 percent to 114,905. Sales in Europe rose 28 percent to 28,878 vehicles. JLR's operating profit declined by a quarter to 821 … [Read more...]
Sensory apprehension to warn of two-wheelers
Jaguar Land Rover is developing new technologies using colours, sounds and touch inside the car to alert drivers to potential hazards and prevent accidents involving cycles and motorbikes. Sensors on the car will detect when another road user is approaching and identify it as bicycle or motorbike. Bike Sense will then make the driver aware of the potential hazard before the driver sees … [Read more...]