The Jaguar Roadster:The American Dream On Wheels

Look up the definition of a roadster in the dictionary and you will find it to be a two-seat car without a fixed roof with an emphasis on sporty handling.  There was no better example of a roadster than the Jaguar Roadsters produced from 1961-1974.  In fact, if one didn’t know better, one would think…

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RX 400H Hybrid Cleverly Disguised As A Luxury SUV

Welcome to the first true luxury hybrid SUV, the Lexus RX 400H.  Produced from 2006-2009, the RX 400 H was a testimony to Japanese engineering.  Once the people at Lexus decide to try something different they don’t quit until they are satisfied that it meets their standards, and those standards have always been rather lofty.…

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Lexus Seeks “Sporty” In GS 430

In 2001 Lexus unveiled its attempt to produce a sport luxury sedan and that attempt was named the GS 430.  From 2001-2007 three generations of the GS 430 were produced, refinements made along the way, and all in all it was a fine car by most standards.  Only one problem existed: although it offered an…

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The Curious Story of the Jaguar Sovereign

Is it a Jaguar? Is it a Daimler?  An interesting question to be answered between the years of 1966 and 1983, but only a die-hard car enthusiast would be able to answer it. Perhaps a little background will help.  Daimler Motor Company Limited is the oldest British car manufacturer, having produced its first car in…

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The Jaguar XJ8 Sprints Ahead Of Its Proud Past

The decision makers at Jaguar have been busy over the years making subtle changes to the XJ Series but in truth it would be very difficult to notice any of those changes.  They have clung to the design of the original XJ since it debuted in 1968 and that has been both a blessing and…

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