Jaguar Land Rover is expected to confirm today that the next generation of the Jaguar XJ saloon will be made at its Castle Bromwich facility – and that the car will feature a pure-electric powertrain. The British manufacturer will announce fresh investment in the factory in the West Midlands, which had been considered at risk… Continue reading Jaguar to invest big in UK with new electric XJ and more set for Castle Bromwich plant
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New 2020 Land Rover Defender: exterior image leaked
A leaked image of the all new Land Rover Defender appears to show the all new 4×4 completely undisgised. The photo, which can be seen in the Instagram post embedded below, gives us a clear look at the new car’s boxy shape months ahead of the car’s planned launch date. The front three-quarter image shows what appears… Continue reading New 2020 Land Rover Defender: exterior image leaked
JLR will not be sold to any manufacturer, says CEO
Jaguar Land Rover has given its strongest indication yet that the company will not be sold to Peugeot–Citroen, Fiat–Chrysler, Hyundai–Kia or any other motor manufacturing groups hoping to buy their way into the premium car and luxury SUV markets. Dr Ralph Speth, JLR’s CEO, concedes that his British-based company is currently going through a financially… Continue reading JLR will not be sold to any manufacturer, says CEO
Aston Martin Valhalla name announced for 003 Concept
Aston Martin has confirmed its new mid-engined hypercar will be called the Valhalla. Due to launch in 2021 the British brand’s rival for the McLaren Senna was first previewed as a concept at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. Aston Martin Valhalla production will be limited to 500 coupe examples, with each costing around £1 million.… Continue reading Aston Martin Valhalla name announced for 003 Concept
Aston Martin’s St Athan factory in South Wales all set for the DBX
The first Aston Martin DBX isn’t due to be delivered until next summer, but pre-production models are already rolling down the production line at Aston’s new plant in St Athan in South Wales, and Auto Express was invited down to take a look. The 90-acre former Ministry of Defence site has been transformed since Aston… Continue reading Aston Martin’s St Athan factory in South Wales all set for the DBX
New Lotus Type 130 hypercar to be revealed on 16 July
Lotus has confirmed that it will unwrap its all-electric Type 130 hypercar at an exclusive event in Central London on 16 July. It’s the British brand’s first all-new model in over a decade and signals the firm’s rebirth under its new owner, the Chinese auto giant Geely. The Norfolk-based firm has confirmed the Type 130… Continue reading New Lotus Type 130 hypercar to be revealed on 16 July
New James Bond inspired Aston Martin DBS Superleggera revealed
To mark the 50th anniversary of the sixth James Bond movie, “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service,” Aston Martin has launched a limited edition DBS Superleggera. Inspired by the 1969 Aston Martin DBS featured in the Bond classic, the new car will be limited to just 50 units when it goes on sale at the end of… Continue reading New James Bond inspired Aston Martin DBS Superleggera revealed
‘Independence is admirable, but it’s holding JLR back’
Senior car industry figures were in London last week for the annual two-day Financial Times Future of the Car Summit. It’s a chance for leading CEOs to get their company message across – or, in the case of Jaguar Land Rover boss Dr Ralf Speth, an opportunity to deny rumours that his company could soon… Continue reading ‘Independence is admirable, but it’s holding JLR back’
New 2020 Vauxhall Corsa images leaked online
Official images of the all-new Vauxhall Corsa have been leaked online ahead of the car’s release in early 2020. The brand’s latest supermini, shown here in all-electric Corsa-e guise, is nearing the end of its development programme and is due to reach the UK market in summer next year, with the choice of both fossil fuel… Continue reading New 2020 Vauxhall Corsa images leaked online
Updated Ford Tourneo Custom on the way with new diesel engine
The Ford Tourneo Custom, the passenger carrying variant of the Transit Custom, is being updated in 2019 with 48-volt hybrid power, as well as a more powerful diesel. It’s part of a drive to move the Tourneo Custom upmarket and take on models such as the VW T6 Caravelle and Mercedes V-Class. The Tourneo Custom… Continue reading Updated Ford Tourneo Custom on the way with new diesel engine