Jaguar is weighing up the options for replacing its slow-selling XE and XF saloons, and Autocar has all the details.
Among the solutions being considered by the marque are a radical electrified saloon and a smaller, hatchback-style model, as Jaguar Land Rover seeks to bounce back from huge financial disruption caused by the coronavirus.
Jaguar hasn’t ruled out directly replacing the XE and XF, but insiders say the brand is considering dramatic alternatives.
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Jaguar isn’t the only brand plotting huge transformations in the wake of Covid-19, as Bentley, another British brand chasing recovery, is also making changes. Unfortunately, the Crewe-based manufacturer is cutting back rather than expanding - at least 1000 jobs will be axed. Similarly, Aston Martin is also trimming fat, reducing its workforce by up to 500 workers.
Elsewhere, however, things are looking brighter. 4x4 fans will be pleased to hear that Jeep has updated its Compass with a new turbo petrol engine, Kia has updated its Picanto, Chevrolet has revealed European pricing for its new Corvette Stingray and the Government has granted a seven-month extension for driving licenses about to expire to help people adapt to travelling during lockdown.
Also making moves in the right direction is Toyota, which has given the Hilux a makeover after four years on sale. Sadly, Lexus won’t be offering its next-generation IS saloon in the UK or Europe, but the outlook for the wider UK car industry is overall more positive - fives times as many cars were sold in May versus April.
In our analysis section, we sit down with Rolls-Royce’s chief designer to hear about the future of luxury vehicles, before catching up with Volvo UK boss Kristian Elvefors, who shares his thoughts on how coronavirus has impacted how marques sell cars.
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You’ve seen all the pretty press pictures, but this is the big one: the eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf gets driven on UK roads for the very first time.
Then, we get Jazzy with Honda’s latest supermini. The Jazz now has a new hybrid powertrain and oodles of space, but has its overall appeal been significantly broadened? Our testers find out.
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RCT V
The original svelte and elegant CLS
As usual, this week's edition (dated 04APR2018), is a very good read, and well worth the investment. The road test of the eighth generation of Roll-Royce Phantom - with its "mahogany panelling" - illustrates that moneyed wealth, should NOT be confused with good-taste!
The sales pitch for next week's issue (to be dated 11APR2018), whets our appetite with the Used Buying Guide . . . "Mercedes-Benz CLS. Can't afford the new one? Then read our guide to Merc's original style icon".
The original CLS certainly was a style icon, with all the svelte elegance of a Parisian - or Italian - chic designer item.
That streamlined elegance was lost when the original's "facelift" incorporated the bluff, Teutonic, more upright, corporate Mercedes radiator grill.
The new, current, incarnation of the CLS (page 29, of this week's magazine), shares all the style, delicacy, and substantial "presence" of a rugby prop forward! It is not a case of "Can not AFFORD the new CLS?". More a question of why would anyone wish to purchase such a vulgar and brutish vehicle?
It is (again) a reminder that the ownership of wealth, is NOT the same as the possession of good taste.
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Conte Candoli
Unhinged GT2 RS
Why the GT2 RS isn't a five-star Porsche?
Well, according to the German car magazine Sportauto the McLaren 720 S is the better supercar.
The 720 S is razor sharp and yet poised, while the GT2 RS is a bit unhinged.
wheelman
Headline is embarrassing
Good overall read this week, except for the iPace vs Tesla review, which is a biased storyline developed clearly ahead of the cars being reviewed. Essentially, the premise looks to convey an analogy between two passenger jets and how the second to market - the Boeing 707 - went on to lead it. Unfortunately, much like his story, he apply's 20th century motoring thinking to a 21st century ownership problem. In other words, he clearly doesn't get what the shft to electric is about. Not only that, many of the facts are just incorrect, like 0-60 time that amongst the others if they had been published correctly, would make the reader question how the author could possibly have reached such a conclusion. This disregards the fact that the iPace is better compared with the Model 3 (same size). Not only that, but the test cars were over 25% apart on costs - with the iPace being more expensive. Really dissappointing journalism.
wheelman
Oh good... Another JLR
Oh good... Another JLR product takes the cover spot. Must be at least an issue or two since the last one.
wheelman
Oh good... Another JLR
Oh good... Another JLR product takes the cover spot. Must be at least an issue or two since the last one.
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