- The 2013 Jaguar XJL Ultimate makes its North American Debut at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering
- Jaguar displays C, D, E‑TYPE sports cars in honor of upcoming new F‑TYPE two‑seater joining the lineup in 2013
- Jaguar andPlayboyestablish new Invite Only gathering on the Pebble Beach Automotive Weekend Calendar
- Land Rover continues celebration of 25th anniversary in North America
- Jaguar and Land Rover 2012 model year lineups on display and available for consumer test drives throughout weekend
(MAHWAH, N.J.) August 9, 2012 ‑At this year's Pebble Beach Automotive Weekend, Jaguar and Land Rover are excited to feature and display an array of significant vehicles representing the future of the brands alongside some of its most famous heritage vehicles.
A highlight of the weekend will be the North American debut of the Jaguar 2013 XJL Ultimate, an ultra‑luxury sedan. The XJL Ultimate captures the essential Jaguar design elements of elegance, muscularity, sleekness and strength. The interior changes applied to the Ultimate focus on the rear accommodation, extending the car's appeal to provide a fully‑appointed luxury business class experience for the most discerning customers. In addition, there will also be opportunities to test drive current Jaguar 2012 model year line‑up vehicles throughout the weekend.
Jaguar will host an exclusive VIP party withPlayboymagazine on Friday, August 17 to celebrate the brand and the new Jaguar XJL Ultimate with Concours attendees and special guests.
Land Rover will be continuing the year‑long celebration of the brand's 25th anniversary in North America throughout the weekend, with a display and test drives of the current model year line‑up. Test drives include off‑roading at two locations: The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering and at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
"Jaguar Land Rover has kept its momentum this year with many exciting announcements, including our Jaguar XJL Ultimate and the 25th anniversary of Land Rover in North America," said Andy Goss, President, Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. "This weekend is one of the most renowned gatherings of automotive aficionados from around the world and Jaguar Land Rover will continue its major presence here with new and classic vehicle engagements."
A summary of highlights for Pebble Beach Automotive Weekend include:
Peter Hay Hill, The Lodge at Pebble Beach
Thursday, August 16 ‑ Sunday, August 19
A spectacular display of Jaguar vehicles will be exhibited at Peter Hay Hill, including a C, D & E‑Type.
Ride‑and‑drive opportunities are available each day to give attendees a unique drive experience in the latest Jaguar models; the Jaguar XKR‑S Coupe and Convertible, XJ and XFR. Jaguar will also have an interactive display piece celebrating the upcoming launch of the Jaguar F‑Type. To learn more, visit https://www.rsvpjaguar.com/pebblebeach/index.aspx.
Land Rover will also be inviting guests to test drive their latest lineup in celebration of the brand's 25th Anniversary in North America. Vehicles available for test drives include: Range Rover Supercharged, Range Rover Sport Supercharged, Range Rover Evoque and LR4. For more information, visit http://www.rsvplandrover.com/pebblebeach/index.aspx.
The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering
Friday, August 17
Jaguar and Land Rover will have its full, current model line‑up available for ride and drives throughout the day and weekend.
Jaguar Playboy Party
Friday, August 17
Jaguar andPlayboymagazine will host an exclusive invitation only reception to celebrate the rebirth of the Jaguar brand and the partnership between the two at an unforgettable cocktail party featuring the luxurious new Jaguar XJL Ultimate.
For updated news from Jaguar and Land Rover during the Pebble Beach automotive weekend, log onto www.interactivejaguar.com / www.interactivelandrover.com where there will be blogs, photos and videos posted throughout the weekend.
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About Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Jaguar Land Rover is a business built around two great British car brands that are designed, engineered and manufactured in the United Kingdom. Jaguar Cars Limited, founded in 1922, is one of the world's premier manufacturers of luxury sedans and sports cars. Since 1948, Land Rover has been manufacturing authentic 4x4s that define "breadth of capability" in their segments.
Jaguar manufactures all their cars exclusively in the United Kingdom, at the Castle Bromwich manufacturing plant in the British Midlands. Land Rover and Range Rover models are built in the United Kingdom at the Solihull and Halewood plants. Land Rover exports to 169 countries and Jaguar exports to 63 countries, with global sales for both brands exceeding 240,000 vehicles annually. The Jaguar Land Rover business employs 16,000 people in United Kingdom, including 3,500 engineers at two product development centers.
Headquartered in Mahwah, New Jersey in the United States, Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC has offices across the USA and Canada and is represented by more than 330 retail outlets.