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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Serenity With Four Wheels, The Lexus GS 350 Delivers

So you say you want luxury and comfort but can’t afford a full-size luxury sedan?  Well, Lexus has you covered and then some with the GS 350.  The new 2011 GS 350 comes in at just under $47,000 but if you can afford it this is one heck of a car. Powered by a 3.5-liter…

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The Lexus LS 460 Stands For Luxury

Hold onto your hats because this may be the boldest claim you will hear in quite awhile, but the Lexus LS 460 just may be the best model ever made by Lexus.  Now, since we are discussing a vehicle manufacturer that prides itself on quality and craftsmanship, that’s quite a claim, but nonetheless it may…

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The Jaguar XKR Blends the Old and the New

Take one of the ten most classic cars ever produced, make it lighter, make it more powerful, and make it more luxurious, and you have the Jaguar XKR.  This European import may not go down in history as an icon, like its predecessor, but that doesn’t mean it lacks charisma. What makes an icon? In…

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