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Jaguar to end XK production after 18 years

Jaguar will this summer cease production of the XK 2+2 GT car after 18 years at the top of the Coventry firm’s model range. The decision to stop making the XK comes after the hugely successful launch of the F-Type – which, say analysts, has led to a big fall in XK sales as thousands of buyers queues up to buy the F-Type. Jaguar XK review (2009 onwards) Jaguar XKR-S Coupe review (2011 onwards) Some estimate Jaguar could triple its sports car volumes with the F-Type over the XK.

GM, Ford and Chrysler sales advance on crossover, small-car demand

General Motors, Ford and Chrysler posted higher July sales, helped by demand for crossovers as well as small, fuel-efficient vehicles. GM said today its sales rose 8 percent last month from a year ago, with passenger car demand rising 8 percent and crossover sales increasing 20 percent. At Ford, sales rose 6 percent, with car demand advancing 3 percent and light truck sales up 12 percent.

Audi TT RS Plus unveiled

There’s a new, more powerful TT – the Audi TT RS Plus The Audi TT RS Plus – a mode powerful and focused TT RS – has been revealed ahead of its debut at the Geneva Motor Show. At the end of January we reported that the Geneva Motor Show would see the debut of a more powerful Audi TT and a new RS4. So it’s no surprise that we now get news of the more powerful TT – the Audi TT RS Plus – ahead of its debut next month.