2010 Jaguar XJ makes its North American debut

Behold the all new 2010 Jaguar XJ as it makes its North American debut at Pebble Beach. Although we here at Carlyle Motor Club were snubbed on the invitation by the organizers of this event, we're sure it was just a slight oversight on one of the "higher-ups" part.

But we digress, as we've told you from our first encounter with the car a month ago, the new 2010 Jaguar XJ will be available in regular or extended wheelbase form, with one of three variations of the company's direct-injected 5.0 liter V8 underhood. The base models get a 385-horsepower normally-aspirated version; the XJ Supercharged gets boosted to 470 hp; and the top-of-the-line Supersport gets the XFR's 510-hp mill. Prices will range from a base of $72,500 to $115,000, making this one dear kitty. No matter the price, it's one striking sedan, and we can't wait to get some seat time soon.

Arden takes the Jaguar XKR Convertible into Supercar Territory

Few things in life are better than a Jaguar XKR Convertible, But Arden is unconvinced. The German tuning house has a history of taking Britain's best and making them better, and now they've turned their attention on the latest leaping cat.

Fitting a new exhaust system, Arden managed to squeeze and extra 30 horses out of the XKR's 5.0-liter supercharged V8 to top 540 horsepower and 498 lb-ft of torque. That's supercar territory, and Arden claims that with the speed limiter removed, its tuned roadster will top out at a follicle-stimulating 200 miles per hour. To round out the package, Arden also fitted a revised front end with optimized intakes and chrome grilles, plus a new diffuser housing the quad exhaust tips. Although the final details have yet to be announced, expect an adjustable lowered suspension and upgraded brakes to be hidden behind those giant 21-inch Sportline rims, along with a host of interior enhancements to further set it apart from the average house cat.

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2010 Range Rover Supercharged Revealed

When it comes to luxury SUVs, the Range Rover rules the roost. And now, the best just got better! With a fresh look, new engine and a throng of advanced technology, bosses aim to keep the model’s sizeable nose ahead of the competition for a few years yet.

Crowning the range is a supercharged 5.0-litre V8-powered variant. The engine, co-developed with Jaguar, is already available in the potent XKR and XFR.

Power output has increased to 503bhp – that’s 29 per cent more than in the supercharged Range Rover it replaces – while torque has climbed by 12 per cent to 625Nm. Fuel returns and CO2 emissions have dropped by around seven per cent. That hardly makes the model eco-friendly, but it’s a step forward.

We're expecting our first 2010 Range Rover Supercharged in November. Call today to be placed on the waiting list! (888) 804-7852

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First Photos Of The 2010 Jaguar XJ

If you're a fan of the new Jaguar XF's styling, we've got good news for you. The all-new 2010 Jaguar XJ flagship sedan will take plenty of cues from its little brother when it is officially unveiled tomorrow. Unfortunately for Jaguar, these three images have inadvertently been released ahead of schedule, and reveal that much of the traditional XJ form has made way for a new era of Ian Callum-led design.

Make no mistake, as the ultimate expression of Jaguar luxury and refinement, the XJ is still a large automobile. Yet the overall roof profile and front end of the new XJ bear many characteristics of the subtly aggressive and smaller XF. At the rear, the raked roofline blends into the somewhat abrupt and bulbous trunk, while the rear windscreen seems to be artificially widened with a blacked-out treatment to the C-pillars.

Tomorrow, Jay Leno will help unveil the new car in London and we'll have all the juicy details for you then, at 3:30 EST. In the meantime, let us know if you think the new Jaguar XJ has the styling needed to go head-to-head with Germany at the top end of the luxury car market.

Contact us today to be placed on the waiting list for this heavily anticipated vehicle! (888) 804-7852

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