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Jaguar ending production of current models in June

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When Jaguar shuts down its factories in June of this year, that will be the end of internal combustion engine production for the brand.

In fact, it will be the end of production, full stop. At least until the new Jaguar EVs come online, if they do. We’re still not convinced that Tata won’t pull the plug on them at the last minute, like Thierry Bolloré did with the electric XJ back in 2021.

Considering the current slowing down of EV sales, especially in the U.S., we’re not too hopeful.

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The Perfect Xmas present: A Spectre Jaguar C-X75

Jaguar C-X75, the perfect gift for the discerning gentleperson who has nearly everything.

For the person who has absolutely everything (or at least very nearly), here comes the perfect Christmas present: A Jaguar C-X75, one of seven cars used as stunt vehicles in the James Bond movie Spectre.

What’s more, this car sports chassis no. 007. We kid you not.

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When Jaguar Wasn’t Boring: The XK Engine

The venerable Jaguar XK Engine: Not boring.

Rarely have we seen a single quote so harshly sum up the current state of Jaguar:

Today, Jaguar […] builds some luxurious, yet mostly boring vehicles. However, back in its independent days, the brand was responsible for some of the most exciting roadworthy and racing machines of the era, many of which were powered by the glorious XK straight-six.

– Vlad Radu, writing in Auto Evolution
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