CANADA SALES JULY - Jaguar Land Rover follows the UK and USA in posting significant sales increases.

• Jaguar Land Rover Canada reports 48 percent increase year over year
• Jaguar reports 218 percent increase year over year
• Land Rover reports 16 percent increase year over year

Jaguar Land Rover Canada today reported July 2016 sales totalled 995 units, for a 48 per cent year-over-year increase and the best combined July ever.

“The Jaguar and Land Rover brands continue to produce strong results in 2016,” said Sam Pirillo, Director of Sales, Jaguar Land Rover Canada ULC. “The new Jaguar F-PACE has had a very strong start in Canada in an all-new segment and is already our top selling Jaguar vehicle. The Land Rover and Jaguar brands have combined to increase our year to date sales by 42 per cent over 2015.”

CANADIAN BRAND HIGHLIGHTS

Land Rover

This month was the best July ever for Land Rover in Canada, with the previous best being July 2015. Retail sales totalled 664 units for a 16 per cent increase compared with the same period last year.  Sales leaders for the month were the Range Rover Sport with 222 units sold and a 19 per cent year-over-year increase, and the Land Rover Discovery Sport with 153 units sold and a 173 per cent year-over-year increase.

The 2016 model year Land Rover line-up features five models: The Discovery Sport luxury compact SUV, the LR4 luxury all-terrain SUV, the Range Rover Evoque luxury SUV, the Range Rover luxury SUV and Range Rover Sport luxury SUV.

Arriving Fall, 2016 for the 2017 model year is the Range Rover Evoque Convertible, an exclusive luxury compact SUV joining the Evoque line-up. 

Jaguar

For the month of July, Jaguar reports the second best overall month ever with 331 sales and an increase year over year of 218 per cent. In its first full month in dealerships, the all-new F-PACE hit 179 units sold in Canada making it the top-selling model in the Jaguar lineup.

The 2016 model year Jaguar line-up features five models: The new Jaguar F-PACE compact luxury SUV, the new Jaguar XE compact luxury sedan, the Jaguar XJ luxury sedan, the Jaguar XF sports sedan, and the high performance Jaguar F-TYPE which is available as both a coupe and a convertible.

USA RECALL #3 - Land Rover recalls certain 2016 LR4 models for possible non inflatable front D/Side airbags.

RECALL Subject : Driver's Frontal Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly

Report Receipt Date: JUN 16, 2016 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V444000 

Component(s): AIR BAGS 

Potential Number of Units Affected: 32 

Manufacturer: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

SUMMARY:

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2016 Land Rover LR4 vehicles manufactured May 3, 2016 through May 10, 2016. The affected vehicles have driver side frontal air bags that may not inflate properly.

CONSEQUENCE:

An air bag that does not inflate properly may increase the risk of injury to the driver in the event of a crash.

REMEDY:

Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on August 5, 2016. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P086.

NOTES:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

JLR has stated it aims to increase the number of ex-service staff employed across the world to 1000 by 2020.

• UK’s largest vehicle manufacturer aims to deliver a five-fold increase on ex-service recruitment in the next four years.
• Renewed commitment to skills and training opens up new opportunities and careers to military heroes.
• Move supports the company’s ambition to become the employer of choice for service leavers.
• New North American Veterans programme is a significant milestone and signals the expansion of programmes offered by the Jaguar Land Rover Learning Academy.

Jaguar Land Rover has announced that it aims to increase the number of ex-service men and women employed across its global operations to 1000 by 2020 - a five-fold increase on recruitment since 2013. 

This news came as the UK’s largest vehicle manufacturer welcomed the start of the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Florida. 

The company has been Presenting Partner of the Invictus Games since the inaugural event in London in 2014 and has committed to continuing its support for the 2017 Games to be held in Toronto, Canada.

Ian Harnett, Executive Director of Human Resources at Jaguar Land Rover said: “It is fitting that this announcement comes ahead of the Invictus Games, an inspirational event that demonstrates the resilience and dedication of those in the armed forces.  

I am immeasurably proud that through our company, and the Jaguar Land Rover Learning Academy, we have been able to give hundreds of ex-service personnel the opportunity to rebuild their lives and careers.

“As the UK’s largest automotive manufacturer and a growing global business, we have an obligation to advance the skills and capability of the industry, and in doing so, provide opportunities for passionate people to unleash their full potential. 

That is why we are making it our mission to see the number of people recruited into our business from the military increase significantly in the coming years”.

Jaguar Land Rover has a long and proud history of supporting the military and today’s announcement further supports the company’s ambition to become the employer of choice for those leaving the forces.  

Jaguar Land Rover recognises that skilled and talented people, such as those who have served in the forces, will enable it to deliver long-term sustainable growth.

A significant step in realising its targets is the introduction of a new programme to train and recruit up to 180 veterans across the company’s North American retail network. This initiative has been developed with CALIBRE Systems Inc.* and is the first major military programme for the company outside the UK.

At home, Jaguar Land Rover has recruited more than 200 ex-service men and women since it pledged its support to the 2014 Invictus Games. Some of these joined the business following training delivered through the Jaguar Land Rover Learning Academy. Created to provide ‘lifelong learning’ opportunities not only to its employees globally, but to others seeking bright futures in the automotive industry, the Academy delivers bespoke programmes for service leavers.

Since 2015 more than 30 service personnel have participated in the ‘Inspiring Tomorrow’s Workforce’ and ‘Wounded, Injured and Sick’** (WIS) programmes with 75 per cent of these finding roles at Jaguar Land Rover. Many others have gone on to find jobs in our supply chain and wider industry.

One such recruit is Luke Darlington, who participated in the inaugural Invictus Games in 2014. Luke, who served with 42 Commando, Royal Marines, suffered multiple serious injuries whilst on tour in Afghanistan. 

An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) caused a severe shrapnel wound to his brain, leading to weeks in an induced coma and brain surgery to remove an abscess caused by infection. He went through months of strenuous rehabilitation at Headley Court and the Queen Elizabeth II Brain Injury Centre, but his short military service came to an end.

In November 2015 Luke joined the WIS programme, having heard about it during the Invictus Games. 

Luke said:“I was at home and feeling very depressed as I was not achieving anything in my day to day life. The WIS programme allowed me to develop new skills and re-ignite old ones which I had used in the military.  I had not appreciated just how relevant experience in the Royal Marines could be to an automotive company. 

Since completing my training with Jaguar Land Rover my confidence has grown. I feel worthwhile again”.

Luke spent ten weeks on the programme on the Land Rover Defender production line and 4 in other functions across the business. So impressed were the team that, they offered him a permanent position as a Production Leader in Europe’s largest aluminium body shop at the Solihull manufacturing plant. 

Luke said: “The sense of achievement of being offered the job was fantastic, I felt like I belonged again. I had a sense of pride and purpose which was missing from my life, something I thought I was never going to get back once I left the Marines. 

The support I had from Jaguar Land Rover, the Royal Marines Charity, the RBL and Mission Motorsport was fantastic and I would recommend the programme to anybody”.

Jaguar Land Rover’s work, as a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, continues to push boundaries and led to the company being presented with a gold award for its active support of the Armed Forces. 

The firm also continues its support of service charities including Mission Motorsport, Help for Heroes, Rally for Heroes, ABF The Soldiers' Charity and individual regimental associations. 

In October, the company sponsored the Walking With the Wounded Walk of Britain to raise awareness and retraining of wounded veterans leaving the Armed Forces. 

USA - JLR has given the Pride of Jaguar & Land Rover Pinnacle Club Retailer Excellence awards to selected dealers.

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC is proud to honor 32 of its U.S. retailers with the Pride of Jaguar and Land Rover Pinnacle Club Retailer Excellence awards.

The Pride of Jaguar and Land Rover Pinnacle Club awards are given annually to retailers who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence and the Jaguar and Land Rover brands. 

Last year, sixteen retailers were selected from each brand based upon their top performance in three core business categories: customer advocacy, sales and business excellence.

"Jaguar and Land Rover retailers are recognized as leaders in both customer service and sales satisfaction, and we are delighted to honor these deserving retailers for their outstanding leadership in both," says Joe Eberhardt, President & CEO, Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. "Providing an exceptional and unique experience for our customers is something we take tremendous pride in."

Pride of Jaguar Award Recipients:

• Jaguar Plano
• Jaguar San Juan Texa
• Alpine Jaguar
• Barrett Jaguar
• Jake Kaplan's LTD.
• Imperial Motors Jaguar of Lake Bluff
• Jaguar Fox Valley
• Crown Jaguar
• Jaguar Fort Myers
• Harper Jaguar
• Jaguar Palm Beach
• Jaguar Southwest Houston
• Haron Jaguar
• Rusnak / Pasadena
• Gaudin Jaguar
• Paretti Jaguar of Baton Rouge

Land Rover Pinnacle Club Award Recipients:

• Land Rover Tampa
• Land Rover Austin
• Land Rover San Antonio
• Land Rover Cape Fear
• Land Rover San Juan Texas
• Land Rover Frisco
• Land Rover Fort Myers
• Land Rover Grand Rapids
• Land Rover Fort Lauderdale
• Land Rover Dallas
• Land Rover Las Vegas
• Land Rover Hinsdale
• Land Rover North HillsLand Rover Warwick
• Land Rover Fox Valley
• Land Rover Roaring Forks

Jaguar and Land Rover have a combined network of 330 retailers across the U.S.

Jaguar Land Rover will showcase more than 10 vehicles at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show, including some all new cars.

Jaguar Land Rover will showcase more than 10 vehicles at the Chicago Auto Show on February 13 - February 21, 2016 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois.

Jaguar models on display will include the brand's two newest offerings which go on sale later this year - the new 2017 Jaguar XE compact sports sedan and the first-ever Jaguar SUV, the 2017 Jaguar F-PACE. The recently redesigned XF mid-size luxury sedan, full-size Jaguar XJ and F-TYPE sports car will also be on hand.

Joining Jaguar, the Land Rover brand will have the new 2017 Range Rover Evoque Convertible on display, fresh from its worldwide debut at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show. Land Rover will also have the rest of its line-up represented with the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Evoque, Land Rover Discovery Sport and Land Rover LR4 sharing space on the show floor.

2017 Jaguar F-PACE

First unveiled at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, the F-PACE joins the brand's line-up as the latest entry to the highly competitive compact performance SUV segment. As the first-ever SUV from the Jaguar brand, the F-PACE has been designed to deliver the same dynamic driving experience Jaguar owners have come to expect, while building on the cargo-carrying and versatility SUV owners demand.

The F-PACE benefits from a shared aluminum-intensive platform that's found in the XE and XF, as well as key driver assistance features, suspension and powertrain components that are found in the F-TYPE. Together, they help deliver exceptional driving dynamics, refined ride characteristics and confident road holding abilities owners have come to expect in Jaguar sports sedans and sports cars, in an SUV.

U.S. buyers will have their choice of a 340- or 380-hp supercharged 3.0L gasoline V6 mated to an 8-speed transmission with power being routed to all four wheels via a torque-on-demand all-wheel drive system²when the car goes on sale in mid-2016. Later in the year, a new turbocharged four-cylinder Ingenium diesel engine will also be added to the model lineup. Upon introduction, the F-PACE will be priced from $42,390¹for the V6 gas engine and $40,990¹ for 4-cyl diesel engine.

2017 Jaguar XE

Launched globally in 2015, the Jaguar XE compact sports sedan will arrive in North American showrooms in spring of 2016 as a 2017 model year. Built on the same aluminum-intensive architecture shared with both the new XF and  F-PACE, the XE completes the modern Jaguar sedan line-up as a new entry point for buyers looking for the brand's streamlined styling, luxurious interiors, outstanding ride and handling.

When it arrives in dealer showrooms, the XE will be selectively available with a choice of three powertrains and four trim levels. Engines include a refined 2.0L 180-hp turbocharged diesel four-cylinder engine - the 20d; a 240-hp turbocharged gas four-cylinder engine - the 25t; and the range-topping 340-hp supercharged gas V6 engine - the 35t; selectively available in both rear- and all-wheel drive configurations. The XE will be priced from $34,900¹ for the four-cylinder gas engine when it goes on sale in late spring 2016.

Range Rover Evoque Convertible

As the latest model in the Range Rover Evoque line-up, the all-new 2017 Range Rover Evoque Convertible enhances the desirability of the Range Rover Evoque family, expanding the Land Rover brand to a new audience of customers looking for a unique combination of open-air driving and luxurious refinement.

The new Range Rover Evoque Convertible has been engineered to be instantly identifiable as a member of the Range Rover Evoque family whether the acoustically-lined fabric top is up or down. In keeping with the award-winning design found in the five-door and coupe derivatives of the fixed-roof Range Rover Evoque, the new convertible retains not only the model's elegant design, but also the characteristic versatility, comfort and all-terrain capability.

Gerry McGovern, Land Rover Design Director and Chief Creative Officer, commented: "When the Range Rover Evoque Convertible was first shown as a concept, the response was overwhelmingly positive. It was the next logical step to bring the pioneering concept to reality and with a clear design strategy we have safeguarded the distinctive character of the Range Rover Evoque. 

The result is the ultimate expression of fun and desirability building on the ever-popular Evoque nameplate which continues to bring new customers to the brand."

The Jaguar Land Rover booth is located in the main hall (Booth #FH5-6) at McCormick Place, located at Lake Shore Drive at 23rd Street, Chicago, IL 60616. The show runs February 13 - 26, and for a full list of hours, directions and additional information, visit chicagoautoshow.com.

¹ All prices shown are Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. Excludes $995 destination/handling charge, tax, title, license, and retailer fees, all due at signing, and optional equipment. Retailer price, terms and vehicle availability may vary. See your local authorized Jaguar Land Rover Retailer for details.

² This feature is not a substitute for safe and attentive driving, nor can it overcome all extreme circumstances. Please consult the owner's manual or your local authorized Jaguar Retailer for more details.

Jaguar Land Rover, the UK's leading manufacturer of premium luxury vehicles today reported its best ever January.

Jaguar Land Rover, the UK's leading manufacturer of premium luxury vehicles today reported its best ever January retail sales of 46,016 vehicles, up 24% on January 2015.

Retail sales for the month of January were up year-on-year across all regions: 65% in Europe, 36% in the UK, 9% in North America, and 5% in China.  Other overseas markets were up 15% year-on-year.

Commenting on the performance, Andy Goss, Jaguar Land Rover Group Sales Operations Director said: “Following our best full year global sales in 2015, this is a great start to the new year, with very strong performance from both brands and across all of our key regions. Europe and the UK retailed almost 20,000 vehicles this month alone, driven by solid sales of the XE and the Discovery Sport.

"Similarly, in China market response to the locally-produced Discovery Sport was very positive with retails of almost 3,000 in its second month of sales.”

Marking its best January yet, Land Rover retailed 38,075 vehicles in the month, up 20% year-on-year. Best-sellers for the month were the Range Rover Evoque, retailing 9,729 vehicles and the Discovery Sport, with retails of 9,486 in the month. Demand for the iconic Defender has been very strong in its last month of production, with its best January performance in over a decade.

Jaguar had its best January performance since 2005, delivering 7,941 vehicles, up 44% on the previous year, due to continued solid sales of the XE (3,673 vehicles). Europe and the UK recorded outstanding year-on-year growth of 131% and 184%, respectively, for the month of January and retails in the Overseas region were 22% up year-on-year. 

CANADIAN SALES JANUARY - Jaguar Land Rover reports it's best ever January ever

• Jaguar Land Rover Canada reports best January ever
• Land Rover Canada reports best January ever
• Jaguar XJ sales up 243 per cent year-over-year
• Jaguar F-TYPE sales up 158 per cent year-over-year
• Range Rover sales up 104 per cent year-over-year

Jaguar Land Rover Canada today reported January 2016 sales totalled 663 units, for a 30 per cent year-over-year increase and the best combined January ever.

"The Jaguar Land Rover brands are off to a fantastic start in the new year, fresh off a record breaking 2015," said Santino Pirillo, Director of Sales, Jaguar Land Rover Canada.  "2016 marks the launch of the Range Rover Evoque Convertible, the aluminum intensive luxury sedan Jaguar XE, and the first SUV for the Jaguar brand, the Jaguar F-PACE.  

We expect continued record sales momentum in 2016, and we're looking forward to the new models arriving in showrooms in the spring and summer."

CANADIAN BRAND HIGHLIGHTS

Land Rover

This month was the best January ever for Land Rover retail sales with a total of 592 units and a 32 per cent increase compared with the same period last year.  Sales leaders for the month were the Range Rover Sport, with 220 sales - an increase of 3 per cent over the same period last year, followed by the Discovery Sport with 136 units sold, and the Range Rover with 114 sales and a 104 per cent year-over-year increase.

The 2016 model year Land Rover line-up features five models: The Discovery Sport luxury compact SUV, powered by a 240-hp turbocharged 2.0 litre i-4.  The LR4 luxury all-terrain SUV, powered by a 340-hp supercharged 3.0 litre V6 engine.  

The Range Rover Evoque luxury SUV, powered by a 240-hp turbocharged 2.0 litre i-4, and Range Rover, the ultimate luxury SUV powered by a 254-hp turbocharged 3.0 litre V6 diesel in the HSE Td6 model, a 510-hp supercharged 5.0 litre V8, and a 550-hp supercharged 5.0 litre V8 in the SVAutobiography model.

For 2016 model year, Land Rover will add two special editions to the Range Rover Sport line up, the Range Rover Sport HST, available in either a 3.0L Supercharged V6 380hp engine or a 5.0L Supercharged V8 510hp engine with added SVR aero package and the 550-hp Range Rover Sport SVR.

Arriving in spring 2016 for the 2017 model year is the Range Rover Evoque Convertible, an exclusive luxury compact SUV joining the Evoque line-up.  The Range Rover Evoque Convertible will be available with a 240-hp turbocharged 2.0 litre i-4 engine in a two-door model with seating for four, starting at $64,990¹.

September marked the start of sales in Canada for the 2016 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport featuring a new 3.0L turbocharged V6 diesel engine.

Jaguar

For the month of January, Jaguar sales reached 71 units, up 20 per cent from the same period last year.  The Jaguar XJ with 24 sales and a 243 per cent increase year-over-year, followed by the F-TYPE with 31 sales and a 158 per cent increase year-over-year.

The 2016 model year Jaguar line-up features four models: The Jaguar XJ luxury sedan, powered by a 340-hp supercharged 3.0 litre V6 in all-wheel-drive, a 470-hp supercharged 5.0 litre V8 or a 550-hp supercharged 5.0 litre V8 in the XJR model. The Jaguar XF sports sedan powered by a 340-hp supercharged 3.0 litre V6 in all-wheel-drive, and a 380-hp supercharged 3.0 litre XF S in all-wheel drive. 

The F-TYPE Coupe is powered by a 340-hp supercharged 3.0 litre V6, a 380-hp supercharged 3.0 litre V6, or a 550-hp supercharged 5.0 litre V8 in the F-TYPE R Coupe.  The F-TYPE convertible is available with three engine variants: a 340-hp supercharged 3.0 litre V6, and a 380-hp supercharged 3.0 litre V6 or 495-hp supercharged 5.0 litre V8 in the F-TYPE S convertible.

New for the 2016 model year F-TYPE convertible is available with 550-hp supercharged 5.0 litre V8 in the F-TYPE V8 R.  With the 2016 model year Jaguar F-TYPE, Instinctive All Wheel Drive and manual transmission options are also available.

December will mark the start of sales of the new-from-the-ground-up 2016 model year Jaguar XF sedan, which is based on Jaguar's new aluminum-intensive architecture, and the Jaguar XJ, also benefitting from new all-aluminum body construction and enhanced performance.  

Beginning in the spring of 2016, the Jaguar brand value story further transforms with two new entry luxury vehicles, the 2017 Jaguar XE compact luxury sedan, starting at $45,000¹, and the 2017 Jaguar F-PACE compact luxury SUV, starting at $49,900¹.

¹ All prices shown are Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. Excludes $1,375 destination/handling charge, tax, title, license, and retailer fees, all due at signing, and optional equipment. Retailer price, terms and vehicle availability may vary. See your local authorized Jaguar Retailer for details.