Archive for 'Jaguar'
Rendered: 2012 Jaguar XJ Coupe
Posted on 08. Mar, 2010 by admin.
Mercedes-Benz has the soon-to-be renamed CL Coupe and BMW has the 6-Series, two high-end coupes or 'grand tourers' that compete in a relatively exclusive segment--even Audi has the upcoming A7 four-door coupe--so it wouldn’t be too surprising to see Jaguar launch a new two-door version of its stunning XJ flagship. The automaker’s...
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J.D. Power Finds Lexus and Hummer Tops in Customer Service
Posted on 25. Feb, 2010 by admin.
For 2010, J.D. Power and Associates split its Customer Service Index Study into luxury and mass market categories, with Lexus winning the luxury brand and Hummer at the top in the mass market column.
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Cars.com Podcast: 2010 Jaguar XFR Versus 2010 VW GTI
Posted on 08. Feb, 2010 by admin.
OK, we’re kidding. Editors Mike Hanley and Kelsey Mays didn’t actually pit these two high-performance trims against each other — they just talk about the pros and cons in this week’s podcast. Especially interesting is the fact that both the Jaguar XFR and VW GTI could be serviceable daily drivers
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Cars.com Podcast: 2010 Jaguar XFR Versus 2010 VW GTI
Posted on 08. Feb, 2010 by admin.
OK, we’re kidding.
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Cars.com Podcast: 2010 Jaguar XFR Versus 2010 VW GTI
Posted on 08. Feb, 2010 by admin.
OK, we’re kidding. Editors Mike Hanley and Kelsey Mays didn’t actually pit these two high-performance trims against each other — they just talk about the pros and cons in this week’s podcast. Especially interesting is the fact that both the Jaguar XFR and VW GTI could be serviceable daily drivers.
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Reality Check: Many Cars Face Recalls
Posted on 05. Feb, 2010 by admin.
Though the Toyota recall is one of the largest and most rapid in the history books, we want to let readers know that recalls are something we cover at KickingTires regularly . Months prior to Toyota's recent recall, there were numerous others that dealt with potential fires, brake failure and faulty airbag deployments. Not any of them were as extensive as the 2.3 million vehicles Toyota recalled in January, however
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Cars.com Compares Luxury Sedans
Posted on 01. Feb, 2010 by admin.
Cars.com reviewers Mike Hanley and Kelsey Mays have a fantastic gift idea for Valentine’s Day: a luxury sedan. Before their respective significant others get too excited, though, it should be noted that their gift idea is for other, richer people. Check out their takes on the Mercedes-Benz E550, Jaguar XF and Lexus GS 460 to find out which posh sedan came out on top.
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Pricing Announced for 2011 BMW 740i, 740Li
Posted on 13. Jan, 2010 by admin.
BMW will take a risk with its 7 Series luxury sedans, building the only luxury sedans in this class that don’t include V-8 power but still have price tags above $70,000. The 2011 740i will start at $70,150, and you can get the longer 740Li off the lot for $74,550.
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2011 Audi A8: Up Close
Posted on 11. Jan, 2010 by admin.
Luxury carmakers wouldn’t have you think we’re in a recession.
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2010 Jaguar XFR Video
Posted on 06. Jan, 2010 by admin.
Matching comfort with performance, the 2010 Jaguar XFR lets its supercharged V-8 speak volumes. Cars.com reviewer Mike Hanley uses this video to demonstrate that Jaguar keeps the XFR’s styling subtle while it lets the performance do all the talking. Although to be fair, just starting the car lets you know that Jaguar means business
