2008 Jaguar XJ Super V8: The Cat’s Meow

Jaguar’s XJ line is the epitome of tradition. The basic shape, with its classic long hood and deck, hasn’t changed much in the last few decades. The four circular headlights, the double-kidney grille, and the leaping cat are as recognizable as any set of automotive features on the road.

So when I clambered behind [...]

2008 Jaguar XJ Super V8 Video

Essentially a long wheelbase, supercharged, more upscale XJ8, the XJ Super V8 first debuted in Europe in 2003, boasting the new X350 body style. The Jaguar XJ Super V8 represents one of the fastest and most expensive members of the XJ family with its supercharged 4.2L V8 engine (mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission) [...]

2009 Jaguar XF Preview

Jaguar has introduced its much-anticipated XF, the all-new replacement for its mid-lineup S-Type sedan. The production version is more subdued than the concept car shown at this year’s Detroit Auto Show, especially the front fascia and headlights, which are more mainstream and less Aston Martin-like.

The concept’s visual effect has been mostly preserved at the rear [...]

2007 Jaguar XK Convertible: Worthy of the XK Moniker

When I think of Jaguar XK Convertibles, I think back to my days at Baltimore City College Preparatory High School. The year was 1974, I was all of 14, and my art teacher, Bernard Byrd, had the prettiest XK Convertible I’d ever seen. Needless to say, I spent much of my time in [...]

2003 Jaguar S-Type Review: Stunning, Sporty, and Superb

Put those claws away, Tiger - the redesigned 2003 Jaguar S-Type addresses many of the concerns and problems of previous models, and may now be one of the finest mid-range luxury vehicles in the jungle. Don’t let the buck-toothed grille fool you - this cat is ready to roll, and it purrs like none other.

The [...]