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Hundreds of Jaguars ended up in a scrapyard

In August 2024, Jaguar recalled 2,760 vehicles due to a high risk of thermal overload from the high-voltage battery, which could lead to a fire. The 2019 Jaguar I-Pace has already been recalled four times since May 2023 due to the same issue, and now someone on Threads posted a photo showing a large number of Jaguars, no older than 6 years, in a scrapyard.

Following the recall, Jaguar advised dealers to update the software to reduce the maximum battery charge to 80 percent while the company’s engineers worked to find a cure for the problem. Owners were also advised to park and charge their vehicles outside until a fix was implemented. However, the problem was never fixed.

Three Jaguar I-Paces caught fire in the US after the software update, but fortunately no one was injured. This negatively affected the brand’s position in the market, so the company decided to buy back all affected cars. The cars in the photo have just been purchased from their owners and are ready to be dismantled.

All of the affected vehicles are equipped with lithium-ion battery cells manufactured by LG Chem. The company has received negative attention after fires involving examples of the Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV.

Source: Threads

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2026 Jaguar Type 00

Jaguar has decided to make a complete transformation. After changing the logo with which the manufacturer returns to the founder’s original vision “Jaguar should not be a copy of anything”, now the British brand has presented the Type 00. With this car, Jaguar announces the introduction of the next generation of Jaguar that will once again capture the spirit and essence of the brand at its best.

The prefix “Type” is a link to the brand’s tradition and to models such as the pioneering E-type. The first zero in the concept’s name refers to zero exhaust emissions, while the second zero represents its status as a new line car.

The car, with its long bonnet design, wide roof line, fastback profile and sloping rear end, is the opposite of anything we have seen on all-electric cars so far. All this is achieved thanks to the unique JEA (Jaguar Electrical Architecture) platform. The aim was for the latest electrification technologies and design to make future cars stand out in the electric vehicle market.

A large butterfly door and tailgate reveal a modern cabin with three hand-finished brass lines running the length of the interior, with a central 3.2m-long brass strip separating a pair of floating instrument panels.

Jaguar hasn’t released any performance information, but what we do know is that the first production Jaguar of the new generation will be a four-door GT, which will hit the market late next year. It should have a range of up to 770km on a single charge, and a 15-minute charge on a fast charger will give it a range of up to 321km.

More information coming soon.

Source: Jaguar

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2026 Jaguar Type 00
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TWR Supercat based on the Jaguar XJS

British company TWR has unveiled the Supercat, a restomod based on the Jaguar XJS. The engineering company was founded in 2020 as a separate entity from the legendary Tom Walkinshaw Racing.

The Supercat features aggressive aerodynamic front and rear, a flatter undercarriage, side-mounted exhaust pipes and a huge new diffuser. The chassis is reinforced with carbon fiber, the double wishbone suspension has active and adjustable dampers, while the subframe uses TWR’s T45 high-strength tubular stainless steel. A limited-slip differential and traction control system are also installed to increase stability.

The interior of the car is equipped with electronically adjustable leather-wrapped front seats, while the rear seats have been removed. There is also a digital instrument cluster and a central infotainment screen with support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

As for the powertrain, the original 6.3-liter engine has been replaced with a 6.5-liter V12 engine with 670 hp (493 kW) and 538 lb-ft (730 Nm) of torque, mated to a 6-speed manual transmission with launch control that sends power to the rear axle.

Only 88 units will be produced, and buyers will be able to choose between right-hand or left-hand drive.

Source: TWR

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TWR Supercat based on the Jaguar XJS