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Geneva 2014: Jaguar XE sedan to rival BMW 3-series

XE name chosen for Jaguar's BMW 3-series rival; will be powered by new engine range.
1 min read4 Mar '14
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Jaguar’s much anticipated baby sedan will be named XE when it goes on sale in around twelve months time. The announcement was made at the Geneva motor show today. The car will sit underneath the XF in Jaguar's model line-up.
 
Images of the Jaguar XE's chassis appear to show a very short rear deck and steeply sloping rear windscreen. The result is shape that is much less of the conventional three-box saloon and something closer to a fastback.
 
At the front, the disguise doesn't hide the fact that the car also has a very low nose and low bonnet line, with the grille and headlamps sited a little closer to the ground than on rival compact premium saloons.
 
Geneva 2014: Jaguar XE sedan to rival BMW 3-series
 
The XE will be the first car in its segment to use an aluminium monocoque and Jaguar says it is "set to be the most advanced, efficient and refined sports sedan in its class". The XE is the first product spawned from Jaguar's new architecture which was showcased in the C-X17 SUV concept.
 
Jaguar has also confirmed it will be powered by J-LR's new family of high-output four-cylinder engines. The engine range will be called Ingenium and built at J-LR's new engine plant in Wolverhampton. The engine family has been designed to work in transverse and longitudinal configurations and will enable the option of rear- or four-wheel drive. 
 
 

Mahindra launches 'Sankalp' CSR initiative

Mahindra will provide special nose masks, florescent jackets and protective helmets to over 600 Mumbai traffic police personnel in the campaign’s initial phase.
1 min read4 Mar '14
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In its initial phase, Sankalp will cover more than 600 police personnel stationed on duty from Worli sea-link to the Dahisar check post, while the second phase will cover an equal number of personnel from Worli to Churchgate.

Geneva 2014: Mitsubishi AR concept MPV unveiled

Mitsubishi AR concept marks a return to MPV segment for carmaker.
1 min read4 Mar '14
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Mitsubishi says the AR concept "offers both the mobility of an SUV and the occupant space of an MPV". The concept features an enveloping interior design.

Geneva 2014: Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II revealed

Rolls-Royce has tweaked styling on the outside and in; claims upgraded dynamic abilities as well.
1 min read4 Mar '14
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The changes include a subtly evolved exterior look, new options and interior tweaks. The 563bhp V12 engine continues unchanged.

Geneva 2014: Mercedes-Benz S-class coupe shown

Mercedes S-class coupe to be first ever series-production road car with an advanced tilt function.
2 min read4 Mar '14
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Geneva 2014: Volkswagen readies four new SUVs

VW T-Roc, CrossBlue, Tiguan and Taigun small SUV, under consideration for production over next three years.
1 min read4 Mar '14
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The T-Roc concept shown at Geneva will go into production.