The Daily Telegraph newspaper asked its readers to vote on what they thought were the most beautiful looking cars of all time. The poll has been running online for the last 6 months, and the results are in. Unsurprisingly, the Jaguar E-Type topped the table, with over 4 times as many votes as any other car! This follows countless other polls in newspapers, motoring magazines etc. where the E-Type won the aesthetic vote ahead of some far more expensive machinery, and it seems the results are similar worldwide with the E-Type claiming first place in most other countries, as well as Great Britain. (Although the vast proliferation of English cars in the top 20 do tend to suggest a slight national bias in this particular survey!) Other classic Jaguars don’t fare badly at all either, with the Mark 2 in 12th place, the D-Type in 11th, and the XK120/140/150 in a heady 3rd position. The top twenty are listed below for you: 20th – Ferrari 288 GTO 19th – Bugatti Type 57 Atlantique 18th – Ferrari 250 GT SWB 17th – Austin Healey 3000 16th – AC Cobra 15th – Chevrolet Corvette 14th – Alfa Romeo P3 8C 13th – Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing 12th – Jaguar Mk2 11th – Jaguar D-type/XK-SS 10th – Ferrari 250 GTO 9th – Lotus Esprit 8th – Aston Martin DB9 7th – Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato 6th – Aston Martin DB4/5/6 5th – Lamborghini Miura 4th – Ferrari Dino 206/246 GT 3rd – Jaguar XK120/140/150 2nd – Citroën DS 1st – Jaguar E-Type (XKE) To visit the original article follow this link: Telegraph Poll View original post here: Jaguar E-Type Wins "Most Beautiful Car Of All Time"

More good Public Relations work by Jaguar UK today as England bowler Monty Panesar became the latest brand ambassador for Jaguar. Monty, one of England’s spinners and top all round bowler, collected his new Jaguar XKR from the Castle Bromwich Jaguar Plant, and was obviously over the moon to receive the XKR (as anyone would, given a new XKR!) and said “I’m really excited about working with Jaguar. I’ve always loved Jaguars because of their image and heritage, but I chose the XKR because, to me, it has everything. It’s the perfect sports car, it looks sexy and is amazing to drive.” Monty came to public attention when he was the first Sikh to play for the England cricket team, and established himself as a figurehead following a series-winning display against Pakistan in 2006. Altogether a great tie up for Jaguar, and could be seen as fitting in perfectly with the profile of the new Jaguar owners Tata Motors. As part of the deal, Jaguar is working with Monty and his favourite Charity – the Cure Parkinsons fundraising trust known as ‘Movers and Shakers’; and is auctioning off the chance to win a private dinner with the England bowler to help raise funding. This latest venture follows a series of high profile England sports stars, as previous ambassadors have been footballers Michael Owen and Alan Shearer, and is a coup for Jaguar as the England cricket team have previously been seen with sponsored VW Touaregs, on TV shows such as 5th Gear. Jaguar’s UK Marketing Director David Steele commented: “We are delighted to be associated with Monty – he has established himself as a great ambassador for British sport making him the perfect match for a British brand. I am sure he will thoroughly enjoy driving his new Jaguar XKR.” View original post here: Monty Panesars New Jaguar XKR

Another day, another award for the Jaguar XF… The latest in a series of awards for the Jaguar XF has seen it winning ‘Car of the Year 2008′ This time coming from Auto Express Magazine in their New Car Honours 2008. The XF claimed the award following victory in the ‘Best Executive Car’ category ahead of cars like the BMW 5-Series, Lexus GS, Audi A6, and the Mercedes CLS and E-Class. UK Managing Director of Jaguar , Geoff Cousins said: “I am absolutely thrilled Auto Express – the UK’s biggest selling weekly motoring magazine – has awarded the XF with its top accolade. This has been a fantastic year for Jaguar with the XF leading the success of our revitalisation plan. In July, total Jaguar sales were up 29.2% versus the same month last year there are now over 7,000 orders for XF in the UK and more than 22,000 worldwide – we couldn’t be more pleased with the reaction it has received.” Dan Strong, Editor of Auto Express was quoted as saying “Jaguar’s XF is a machine that has proved the doubters wrong. It’s a car that impresses on every level, from design to driveability, practicality to price. But that’s not the only reason why our judges chose this car. Our winner has raised the standards in a class where excellence is considered the norm. It’s a home-grown package, designed and developed in the UK and built by a highly-skilled workforce.” The XF has picked up similar awards from other UK motoring titles like What Car? magazine, and the Sun Motoring Section, and What Diesel magazine all voted the Jaguar XF ‘Car of the Year’ while Top Gear magazine proclaimed the XF ‘Limo of the Year’. Other awards include ‘Interior of the Year’ from CAR magazine and the ‘Design Award’ from Autocar. Read the original: Jaguar XF Wins Car Of The Year (Again!)

Now there’s a Jaguar XF having fun! Evecars.com – a website specifically set up to give the woman’s angle on new cars, advise on car purchases etc, has proclaimed the Jaguar XF it’s 2008 ‘Best Executive Car’ The XF was put through its paces by: Alex Jenner-Fust(evecars.com’s editor), Eve magazine’s Rachael Ashley and Jessica Gibson, Vicky Parrott – road tester for Autocar Magazine, and Eve reader Sarah Thane. Five separate qualities were considered: Comfort (driving position, space in the rear), Practicality (getting in and out, positioning a child seat), Space (boot volume and ease of loading) Parking and of course the Drive. Alex Jenner-Fust editor of evecars, Alex Jenner-Fust commented: “For a car that will take you seamlessly from school gates to board room, look no further. The Jaguar XF combines cutting-edge tech with a classic British feel. Driving it is a real pleasure, whether you’re on the school run or cruising to the south of France. The stereo system is easy to use, while the seats are so comfortable you won’t want to get out.” This follows straight on the back of the Auto Express ‘Car of The Year’ Award (see our previous article) and is just the latest in a long line of awards for the Jaguar XF. UK Managing Director of Jaguar Cars, Geoff Cousins said: “The female market is incredibly important to Jaguar and it is great to see that XF really appeals to women with its combination of style and practicality.” Read the rest here: Jaguar XF – One For The Ladies!

Calling all Jaguar owners and drivers in Auckland! A quick mention for our friends at the Jaguar Drivers Club in Auckland who are hosting their 10th Annual car show this Sunday 14th September, at: Alexandra Park Stables Manukau Road Greendale (Entrance off Campbells Crescent) On show will be a fabulously rare XJ220 (worth the admission alone!) a replica of the XK180 Concept car and a replica of the Gorgeous one off XJ13 racer, along with other classic Jaguars on display. There will also be a Jaguar swap meet and trade stands for those precious little classic Jaguar items.It sounds like a great day out so we’re happy to pass on the publicity – even if it is a little far to travel from the UK! for further information please viti the Jaguar drivers club(Auckland) website here: http://www.jagclub.org.nz/ Read more here: Jaguar Drivers Club (Auckland) 10th Annual Car Show