Jaguar Land Rover Canada, reports Sales for June 2014.

• Jaguar Land Rover Canada sales increased by 25 percent in June compared with same time period last year
• Land Rover brand marked its best June ever with an increase of 36 percent year over year
• Jaguar, on strength of new F-TYPE Coupe, has increased YTD sales by 27 percent.

Jaguar Land Rover Canada today reported June sales for both brands of 681 units, a 25 percent increase from June 2013 and the third best sales month in history.

Jaguar sales were 163 units, down 2 units from June, 2013 and up 27 percent in year-to-date sales. Land Rover sales were 518 units, up 36 percent from June 2013 for its best June ever.

“The new F-TYPE Coupe certainly created a buzz in the sports car segment with 43 units sold in its first full month of sales in Canada.” said Lindsay Duffield, President, Jaguar Land Rover Canada. “The Range Rover Sport continued its momentum with a 68% increase Year-Over-Year and Range Rover achieved its best sales month ever with 112 units retailed.”

BRAND HIGHLIGHTS:

Jaguar

The new 2015 MY F-TYPE Coupe sports car arrived in the showrooms in May alongside the previously launched convertible version, this resulted in a 217 percent increase in sales.

The 2014 Jaguar line-up features four models: The Jaguar XJ luxury sedan, powered by a 340-hp supercharged V6 all-wheel-drive, a 470-hp supercharged V8 or a 550-hp supercharged V8 in the XJR model. The Jaguar XF sports sedan powered by a 240-hp turbocharged four cylinder, a 340-hp supercharged V6 in all-wheel-drive, a 510-hp Supercharged V8 in the XFR, and a 550-hp Supercharged V8 in the XFR-S. 

The XK coupe and convertible grand touring cars are powered by either a 385-hp V8 or a 510-hp supercharged V8 in the XKR. Jaguar also offers its highest performance models ever, the 2014 Jaguar XKR-S coupe and convertible with a 550-hp supercharged V8.

The Jaguar F-TYPE convertible comes in three variants, 340-hp F-TYPE, 380-hp F-TYPE S and 495-hp F-TYPE V8 S. The new F-TYPE Coupe model line-up is headlined by the F-TYPE R Coupe, with a 550hp 5-litre supercharged V8 engine, enabling acceleration from 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds, and a top speed of 300 km/h (limited).

Land Rover

In June, Land Rover brand sales reached 518 units making it the best June ever. Range Rover was the volume leader with a 409 percent increase year-over-year and Range Rover Sport had a strong month with a 68 percent increase year-over-year.

Land Rover's 2014 model year line-up features five models: The 240-hp 2.0 litre powered LR2 and Range Rover Evoque; the updated LR4 now powered by a supercharged 340-hp V6; the Range Rover Sport and Range Rover, both available with the 340-hp V6 and 510-hp supercharged 5.0 litre V8 powertrains.

Jaguar Land Rover reports U.S. sales for June 2014

• Jaguar Land Rover North America sales increase 4 percent in June, for its best June sales month result since 2007
• Land Rover brand has its best June sales month since 2007
• Best Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Sport June sales month ever
• Jaguar F-TYPE lineup, now featuring Coupe and Convertible models, increase 3 percent

Jaguar Land Rover North America today reported June 2014 U.S. sales: Land Rover sales reached 4,038 units, up 16 percent from 3,468 units in June 2013; Jaguar sales were 1,263 units, down 23 percent from 1,637 units in June 2013. Jaguar Land Rover North America June U.S. sales for both brands hit 5,301 units, a 4 percent increase from 5105 units in June 2013, and up 12 percent for the year.

"Jaguar Land Rover in the U.S. had a solid June; it’s best since 2007 with our best sales months ever for both Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Sport,” said Joe Eberhardt, President and CEO, Jaguar Land Rover North America.

U.S. BRAND HIGHLIGHTS

Land Rover

The all new Range Rover Sport hit a record June high of 1,481 units, up 67 percent from 887 in June, 2013. The new Range Rover Sport has received multiple awards for its breadth of capability including Petersen’s 4-Wheel & Off-Road ‘4x4 of the year’ and Road & Track’s ‘Best Cars’ list in the SUV category.

The Range Rover Evoque had it best June sales month ever with 1,037 units, up 31 percent from 790 in June, 2013. The Range Rover, which was recently awarded the 2014 Polk Automotive Loyalty Award in the Luxury Full Size SUV category, sold 850 units, down 6 percent from 902 in June 2013.

Land Rover's 2014 model year line-up features five models: The 240-hp 2.0 liter powered LR2 and Range Rover Evoque; the LR4 powered by the supercharged 340-hp V6; the Range Rover Sport and Range Rover, both available with the 340-hp V6 and 510-hp supercharged 5.0 liter V8 powertrains.

Jaguar

For the month of June, the Jaguar F-TYPE added 428 units, up 3 percent from 417 units in June, 2013. The F-TYPE Coupe was introduced at the Los Angeles International Automobile Show in November and arrives in showrooms this month. The F-TYPE Coupe launch campaign, British Villains, kicked off with Jaguar’s first advertisement in the broadcast of the Super Bowl. The 60-second spot, “Rendezvous,” has become Jaguar USA’s most popular YouTube video ever with 11.5 Million views.

The Jaguar XF added 312 units, down 51 percent from 634 in June, 2013 due to limited availability. The current MY XF lineup includes the new 2.0T model as well as all-wheel-drive and V-6 options. The Jaguar XJ added 408 units, down 11 percent from 460 units in June 2013.

For MY14 the transformed Jaguar U.S. lineup includes:

• Instinctive All Wheel Drive^TM – Available on both the XF and XJ
• Supercharged 340hp V6 engines in the XF and XJ
• Turbocharged 240hp four cylinder engine available in the XF
• Eight Speed ZF^® Automatic Transmissions on all XF and XJ models
• Auto Engine Stop/Start on select XF and XJ models

The 2014 Jaguar line-up features four models: The Jaguar XJ luxury sedan, powered by a 340-hp supercharged V6 in rear-wheel or all-wheel-drive configuration, a 470-hp supercharged V8 or a 550-hp supercharged V8 in the XJR model. The Jaguar XF sports sedan powered by a 240-hp turbocharged four cylinder, a 340-hp supercharged V6 in rear-wheel or all-wheel-drive configurations, a 470-hp supercharged V8, a 510-hp Supercharged V8 in the XFR, and a 550-hp Supercharged V8 in the XFR-S. 

The XK coupe and convertible grand touring cars are powered by either a 385-hp V8 or a 510-hp supercharged V8 in the XKR. Jaguar also offers its highest performance models ever, the 2014 Jaguar XKR-S coupe and convertible with a 550-hp supercharged V8. The 2014 MY Jaguar F-TYPE convertible comes in three variants, 340-hp F-TYPE, 380-hp F-TYPE S and 495-hp F-TYPE V8 S.

New Volkswagen Golf Match, more kit for no more money, whats not to like ?

Volkswagen is ensuring that the award-winning Golf hatchback remains a hot seller with the introduction of the new Golf Match, which comes out of the box with even more specification than the SE model it replaces at no extra cost.  That means that customers get behind the wheel of the Golf Match 1.4-litre TSI 122 PS BlueMotion Technology six-speed manual three-door model from just £19,680 (OTR RRP).

The Golf SE was already one of the most comprehensively well-specified vehicles in its class, and the new Match adds even more features that customers are sure to value, including front and rear parking sensors, front fog lights and a mirror pack, which consists of automatically-folding door mirrors with puddle lights and reverse-activated dipping on the nearside.  New 16-inch ‘Dover’ alloys distinguish the Match.

All Golf models come with seven airbags, including a driver’s knee airbag; ABS with ESC, XDS electronic differential lock; an automatic post-collision braking system and Isofix preparation for two rear child seats.  The entry-level Composition Media system includes a 5.8-inch colour touchscreen, DAB digital radio, a CD player, MDI interface with 30-pin and Lightning connectors, Bluetooth telephone preparation and audio streaming and eight speakers.  Also standard is air conditioning, a Stop/Start system along with battery regeneration, and a host of other features.

Moving from S to Match trim brings an outstanding range of features, including standard ACC Adaptive Cruise Control with Front Assist and City Emergency Braking, a Driver Alert System, PreCrash preventive occupant protection, Driver Profile Selection, automatic wipers, an automatically dimming rear-view mirror and dusk sensor (automatic driving lights); and of course the aforementioned alloy wheels, parking sensors, front fog lights and mirror pack.

The GT model comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, lowered sports suspension, ‘Cherry Red’ rear light clusters and heat-insulating dark-tinted rear glass.  Inside are gloss black dash and door inserts, Alcantara and cloth sports seats, LED reading lights, ambient lighting and the Discover Navigation media and navigation system with 5.8-inch colour touchscreen.

Options include high beam assist, park assist, DCC dynamic chassis control, a rear-view camera, Discover Pro navigation system with eight-inch colour touchscreen, keyless entry and a panoramic sunroof.

The Golf Match is available with a 1.4-litre TSI 122 PS engine with either six-speed manual or seven-speed DSG gearboxes returning 54.3 to 56.5 mpg combined; a 1.6-litre TDI 105 PS engine with five-speed manual or seven-speed DSG gearbox returning 72.4 to 74.3 mpg; and a 2.0-litre TDI 150 PS with six-speed manual or six-speed DSG gearbox returning 62.8 to 68.9 mpg. 

The Golf Match is available to order now, with the first deliveries expected in September.  For pricing see overleaf, and for more information on the Golf Match and the rest of the award-winning Volkswagen range visit www.volkswagen.co.uk.

Golf Match model line-up and pricing

Engine derivative	Gearbox	Body	Combined mpg	CO2 (g/km)	Price, £ RRP OTR
1.4-litre TSI 122 PS	6-speed man	3-door	54.3	120	19,680.00
1.4-litre TSI 122 PS	6-speed man	5-door	53.3	123	20,335.00
1.4-litre TSI 122 PS	7-speed DSG	5-door	56.5	116	21,750.00
1.6-litre TDI 105 PS	5-speed man	3-door	74.3	99	20,535.00
1.6-litre TDI 105 PS	5-speed man	5-door	74.3	99	21,190.00
1.6-litre TDI 105 PS	7-speed DSG	5-door	72.4	102	22,605.00
2.0-litre TDI 150 PS	6-speed man	3-door	68.9	106	22,050.00
2.0-litre TDI 150 PS	6-speed man	5-door	68.9	106	22,705.00
2.0-litre TDI 150 PS	6-speed DSG	5-door	62.8	119	24,120.00

Mazda to launch 4th Generation MX-5 in Barcelona in September.

• Global unveiling of fourth-generation MX-5 roadster slated for early September
• European media and fan events to celebrate the iconic roadster and its 25^th anniversary in Barcelona, Spain

After 25 years and three generations, Mazda is opening a new chapter on its legendary MX-5 roadster: The unconventional carmaker will reveal the upcoming fourth-generation model to an exclusive audience at two special events being held in Spain in early September.

The initial unveiling will take place on 3-4 September in Barcelona simultaneously to similar events in Japan and the U.S. Mazda’s guests around the world will be the first to lay eyes on the all-new MX-5, which holds the Guinness World Record as the bestselling two-seater sports car of all time. On 6 September, MX-5 enthusiasts from across Europe will converge on Barcelona to view the coming generation of the iconic sports car. Under the “Long live the Roadster” banner, both occasions will commemorate the 25^thanniversary of the MX-5.

Almost 945,000* MX-5s have been produced since 1989. The winning principle underpinning the car that revived the virtually extinct market for roadsters has always been pure driving fun based on a lightweight design and perfect front-rear weight balance.

“The MX-5 is the product that best epitomises Mazda’s convention-defying spirit and our love of driving,” says Mazda Motor Europe President and CEO Jeff Guyton. “It has been grabbing people’s attention for 25 years, and with the new-generation model we’re aiming to share this passion with yet another generation of drivers.”

Jaguar F-type project 7, makes dynamic debut, at the Le Mans Classic this weekend.

• F-TYPE Project 7 will make its dynamic debut at Le Mans Classic this weekend in celebration of the Jaguar D-type’s 60^th anniversary
• F-TYPE Project 7 will run throughout the weekend alongside the very first
• D-type, and with F-TYPE R Coupés
• F-TYPE Project 7 will be Jaguar’s fastest production car to date: with 575PS and 680Nm from its 5.0-litre supercharged V8 petrol engine, it will reach 60mph in 3.8-sec (0-100 km/h in 3.9-sec) with a top speed of 186mph (300km/h)

F-TYPE Project 7 – the most powerful and fastest production Jaguar to date – will make its dynamic debut in front of packed crowds during this weekend’s Le Mans Classic race meeting from 4-6 July.

Following its unveiling at Goodwood’s Festival of Speed – where customer interest far exceeded the intended production run of a maximum of 250 units – F-TYPE Project 7 will complete demonstration laps throughout the Le Mans Classic weekend.

In celebration of the Jaguar D-type’s 60^th anniversary – a car which won at le Mans three times and which inspired Project 7’s genesis – F-TYPE Project 7 will complete its demonstration laps alongside the very first D-type ever built, and with examples of the all-new F-TYPE R Coupé.

With racing over the weekend split into six grids – each celebrating an era of Le Mans’ history – the F-TYPE Project 7 demonstration laps will take place ahead of qualifying and race sessions for Grid 2. Spanning 1949-1956, this grid will include two Jaguar-entered D-types; drivers are 1988 Jaguar Le Mans winner, Andy Wallace, who will share with Richard Meaden, with Gary Pearson and Chris Harris also in action.

F-TYPE Project 7 is a fully road-legal two-seater roadster, which will be built by Jaguar Land Rover’s newly established Special Operations division. Of all aluminium construction and with bespoke carbon-fibre aerodynamic aids, a unique suspension tune, 80kg weight reduction and 575PS power output, F-TYPE Project 7 will deliver a truly focused driving experience. Carbon Ceramic brakes, Torque Vectoring by Braking and race-inspired seats are all standard features.

2014 JAGUAR F-TYPE PROJECT 7: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION*

*All figures are manufacturer’s estimates and subject to final confirmation ahead of production

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Engine capacity (cc)	5000
Cylinders	8
Valves per cylinder	4
Compression ratio	9.5:1
Bore/stroke (mm)	92.5/93.0
Bore/stroke (inches)	3.64/3.66
Transmission	8-speed ‘Quickshift’
PERFORMANCE
0-60mph (sec)	3.8
0-100km/h (sec)	3.9
Top speed (mph)	186, electronically limited
Top speed (km/h)	300, electronically limited
Power (PS@rpm)	575@6500
Power (kW@rpm)	423@6500
Torque (lb ft@rpm)	502@2500-5500
Torque (Nm@rpm)	680@2500-5500
Wheels	20-inch ‘Storm’ alloy, in gloss black
Tyres - size	255/35/20 (front) 295/30/20 (rear)
Tyres - make Standard: Optional:	Pirelli P Zero Continental ForceContact
DIMENSIONS
Length (mm)	4519
Length (in)	178
Width excl (mm)	1923
Width excl (in)	75.7
Height (mm, without roof)	1277
Height (in, without roof)	50.3
Wheelbase (mm)	2622
Wheelbase (in)	103.2
Fuel tank capacity (litres)	72
Fuel tank capacity (gallons)	15.8
Weight (kg)	1585
Weight (lbs)	3495