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Jaguar XE (2014): spec, information teased on Jag's baby

Jaguar has started what is sure to be a long, sustained dripfeed of information on its new XE compact exec saloon ahead of a planned debut on 8 September 2014. Today's announcement reveals some of the engineering secrets of the Jaguar XE and is designed to whet the appetites of those premium car buyers ready for a change from their 3-series, A4s and C-classes. The Jag XE borrows suspension from elsewhere in the family, the company confirmed today.

Which of these 2013 car ads is your favorite?

The 2014 One Show Automobile Advertising of the Year award finalists have been announced, covering media from broadcast TV to experiential marketing. The One Club teamed up with the Detroit auto show to select their picks for best automotive advertisements in the business. The One Club will be awarding finalists based on five categories: Print & Outdoor, Broadcast TV, Online Videos, Interactive and Experiential Advertising as well as the Public Choice Award.

Alex Mair, retired head of GM technical staff, Pontiac and GMC, dies

Alex Mair, former group executive in charge of General Motors' technical staffs and general manager of the automaker's Pontiac and GMC divisions, died Sunday in Orange City, Fla. He was 91. Mair was named group executive of GM's technical staffs in November 1978 and remained in that position until he retired in 1986.