Magna Steyr faces uncertainty due to loss of production at Graz plant, Austria In its Q2 2024 results, Magna International reported that its vehicle assembly operations in Graz, Austria, are facing uncertainties, due to the planned end of production for several vehicles, including the Fisker Ocean, Jaguar E-Pace, Jaguar I-Pace, BMW Z4, Toyota Supra, and INEOS's decision to cancel the Fusilier program. The company believes that European Union tar...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/05

JLR to end production of I-Pace and E-Pace models at Magna Steyr plant in Austria On July 17, multiple sources reported that JLR announced to end the production of the Jaguar I-Pace midsize electric SUV and E-Pace compact PHV SUV with contract manufacturer Magna Steyr in December 2024. JLR is ending production of two models as it shifts from being a "mass premium" brand to an elite lifestyle brand, focusing on launching three new all-electric mod...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/18

Jaguar to end production of ICE-powered vehicles at Castle Bromwich plant, UK from June 2024 On March 2, multiple sources reported that Jaguar is planning to end production of its gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles at the Castle Bromwich plant, starting in June 2024. The Castle Bromwich plant will produce body panels for all the automaker's models after vehicle production ends. The company will produce the F-Pace midsize crossover, the E-Pace ...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/05

Jaguar Land Rover selects British Motors Kazakhstan as an official distributor On September 21, Jaguar Land Rover announced a partnership with British Motors Kazakhstan (part of Astana Motors) as an official distributor in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The distribution agreement was signed on September 1, 2022. British Motors Kazakhstan will offer Kazakh customers the latest Land Rover range, which includes the new Range Rover, Range Rover Velar, ...

News  Updated at: 2022/09/21

Jaguar uses Predictive Energy Optimisation to improve efficiency of hybrid cars On July 25, Jaguar announced that it has derived Predictive Energy Optimisation (PEO) from the race-winning Jaguar TCS Racing team that increases energy efficiency in real-world driving for Jaguar’s plug-in electric hybrids (PHEVs) and mild-hybrids (MHEVs). The race-winning strategies ensure that the drivers always press the accelerator and lift off at the optimal ...

News  Updated at: 2022/07/25

MTA, Italy develops power distribution units for JLR’s mild-hybrid models  On October 12, MTA S.p.A. announced that it has designed two power distribution units - MVJB and the RMVJB for the new mild-hybrid models of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) cars. The FMVJB power distribution unit is supplied to JLR in 4 different variants which differ in the population of fuses or in the fixing points. Through a complex system of co-moulding between the bus...

News  Updated at: 2021/10/14

Jaguar introduces new E-Pace, adds PHEV version On October 28, Jaguar announced that new E-Pace compact SUV with a new petrol PHEV. The new P300e PHEV powertrain combines the 200PS 1.5-litre three-cylinder Ingenium gasoline engine and a 109PS (80kW) Electric Rear Axle Drive (ERAD) motor. It provides the ability to drive up to 34 miles (55km) in zero emissions EV mode, with combined CO2 emissions from 44g/km and fuel economy up to 141mpg. Inside,...

News  Updated at: 2020/10/28

J.D. Power releases 2020 APEAL study, led by Porsche, BMW, Hyundai On July 22, J.D. Power released its 2020 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study.Now in its 25th year, the study has been redesigned for 2020, measuring owners’ emotional attachment and level of excitement with their new vehicle across 37 attributes, which are aggregated to compute an overall APEAL index score measured on a 1,000-point scale.Ranking highest ov...

News  Updated at: 2020/07/23

Chery JLR completes production of first all-new Land Rover Discovery Sport On January 15, Chery Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Co., Ltd. (Chery JLR) officially announced that it has completed the production of its 300,000th vehicle as the first all-new Land Rover Discovery Sport rolled off the production line. Developed based on JLR’s new PTA (Premium Transverse Architecture) platform, the all-new Land Rover Discovery Sport is equipped with a 48...

News  Updated at: 2020/01/20

Jaguar develops Driver Condition Monitor system On November 19, Jaguar informed that it has developed a piece of technology, Driver Condition Monitor, which alerts the driver if it detects the tell-tale signs of drowsiness. The system takes inputs from thousands of data points, some of which are measured every thousandth of a second, including the Electronic Power Assisted Steering system, pedal inputs and general driving behaviour. Fitted as st...

News  Updated at: 2019/11/18

Magna demonstrates complete vehicle engineering competence at GIMS 2019 On March 5, Magna informed that will be showcasing its complete vehicle engineering capabilities and displaying some of its work with VinFast, a new Vietnamese vehicle manufacturer at  Geneva Motor Show. Magna will also be demonstrating its complete vehicle engineering and manufacturing expertise based on selected use cases and project examples. In addition to providing engi...

News  Updated at: 2019/03/06

Five-Star Euro NCAP for Jaguar’s electric I-Pace On December 5, Jaguar announced that the all-electric Jaguar I-PACE has achieved a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating, confirming it as one of the safest vehicles on the road.Jaguar’s first electric performance SUV scored 91% for adult occupant protection, 81% for child occupant protection, and 81% for safety assist.I-PACE scored maximum points for both the side barrier impact and the more sever...

News  Updated at: 2018/12/05

Tenneco supplying suspension technology on Jaguar E-Pace SUV Tenneco announced that it will supply suspension technology for the Jaguar E-PACE compact SUV. Tenneco’s conventional front strut and rear shock absorber will be standard equipment on the vehicle, while the Continuously Variable Semi-Active (CVSAe) suspension system from its Monroe Intelligent Suspension portfolio will be included in the adaptive dynamics package. The company supplies...

News  Updated at: 2018/09/26

Jaguar launches E-PACE compact SUV in China On August 29 Jaguar launched the E-PACE compact coupe SUV produced at its Changshu Plant. Six versions are available, with recommended prices ranging from CNY 288,800 to CNY 395,800.The vehicle is 4,411 mm long, 1,900 mm wide, 1,649 mm high, and has a wheelbase of 2,681 mm.It is powered by a 2.0T Ingenium engine mated to a 9-speed AMT that has an output of 200/249 hp. It features a multi-link type rear ...

News  Updated at: 2018/08/31

Chery JLR to start production at Changshu Plant expansion On June 2 Chery Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Company Ltd. (Chery JLR) announced that the expansion it built at its Changshu Plant will start production.The expansion will have an additional annual production capacity of 70,000 units. It will mainly produce high-end vehicles for the Chinese market.The all-new Jaguar E-PACE will be the first model to be produced at the facility. It will also...

News  Updated at: 2018/06/25

Jaguar E-Pace now available with adaptive suspension, AI technology and 200PS petrol engine On June 6, Jaguar informed that Jaguar E-PACE is now even more connected and comfortable. New updates for the sporty compact SUV include ‘self-learning’ Smart Settings technology, an Adaptive Dynamics suspension set-up and a cost-effective and efficient 200PS petrol engine. Smart Settings incorporates artificial intelligence algorithms so E-PACE learns...

News  Updated at: 2018/06/06

Jaguar Land Rover to debut models at Auto China 2018 On April 18 Jaguar Land Rover China and Chery Jaguar Land Rover announced that they will debut multiple models at Auto China 2018 in Beijing.Jaguar’s I-PACE luxury electric coupe SUV will make its Asian debut at the show. Chery Jaguar Land Rover’s E-PACE luxury coupe SUV and the XJ50, a 50th anniversary version of Jaguar’s XJ luxury sedan, will make its global debut.Jaguar Land Rover will...

News  Updated at: 2018/04/23

Magna to exhibit expertise in vehicle manufacturing at Geneva Magna announced on February 26 that it will demonstrate its unique expertise in complete vehicle assembly and engineering at the Geneva Motor Show. Magna is the only automotive contract manufacturer worldwide to produce vehicles with conventional, hybrid and electric powertrains - in some cases, all on the same production line. Magna Steyr has built the iconic G-Class for Daimler since...

News  Updated at: 2018/02/27

Magna posts record fourth-quarter sales largely on BMW, Jaguar launches Magna announced record sales of USD 10.39 billion for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2017, an increase of 12% over the same quarter in 2016. The sales increase was achieved in a period when European light vehicle production increased 7% and North American light vehicle production decreased 5%, compared to the fourth quarter of 2016. Complete vehicle assembly sales incr...

News  Updated at: 2018/02/22

Magna to Build New Paint Line in Slovenia to Support Graz Vehicle Production Magna announced on October 17, that due to a full book of business at its contract manufacturing facility in Graz, Austria, Magna will build a second paint shop 75 kilometers away in Maribor/Hoče, Slovenia. High demand for engineering and contract manufacturing by automakers such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Jaguar Land Rover has resulted in the Graz facility running at hi...

News  Updated at: 2017/10/18