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Wow! What a beautiful, fast ride this is. I must say, the design of this car, inside and out, is dazzling. To my eye, it’s the best-looking Jag in years. And the interior is just as eye-catching. I must compliment Jag on the much-improved touch-screen interface. It’s bigger than the one on previous models, and it’s way easier to navigate through the menus.
Having 510 hp underhood is always a good thing, and the power here is as smooth as it is prodigious. This is a joy to drive.
What a wondrous luxury cruiser–with a serious sledgehammer under the hood. Not everyone is down with the new design for the XJ, but I find it stylish from every angle, even if it’s not quite as tried and true as the old design. Time will tell whether this look can carry the badge for years into the future, but my guess is that it will do just fine.
Inside, the car is loaded with niceties, as you’d expect from an $111,000 Jaguar. But it’s not until you tighten up the suspension and put your foot into this Supersport model that you get a real appreciation for what 510 hp is good for in a 4,200-pound sedan. The extra power creates a positively lithe machine, able to tuck into bends without drama and flick back and forth through the lanes without effort. Steady, sporty and strong.
Though I didn’t approach triple digits in this car, I can attest to recently running a similarly equipped XKR stablemate flat-out to 176 mph on Jag’s test track in England, without really ever feeling very ruffled by the whole affair. Translate that to typical U.S. highway speeds, and it is clear that the Supersport is sure to be up to any of your driving needs.
2011 Jaguar XJ Supersport
Base Price: $111,075
As-Tested Price: $111,075
Drivetrain: 5.0-liter supercharged V8; RWD, six-speed automatic
Output: 510 hp @ 6,000-6,500 rpm, 461 lb-ft @ 2,500-5,500 rpm
Curb Weight: 4,172 lb
Fuel Economy (EPA): 17 mpg
For the IRL IndyCar Series, the 2010 Kentucky Indy 300 was all about the number “200.” It was the 200th race in IRL history. The drivers would be running 200 laps around the 1.5-mile Kentucky Speedway. And the speeds would be well above 200 mph as the field of 27 cars ran inches away from each other under the lights of Kentucky. Among those 27 drivers was last year’s runner-up, Ed Carpenter, who still hasn’t scored a full-time ride, and Paul Tracy, the fan favorite who seems to never get rusty. Maybe we’ll have to start calling him Platinum Paul.
Last week’s winner Dario Franchitti was making things interesting in the race for the championship by closing the gap to points leader Will Power who hasn’t done as well as some of the others – including Franchitti – on ovals. Kentucky is an oval, of course, and so are Motegi and Miami, the final two races of the season. Would Power be able to get that monkey off his back? Would Franchitti take the win and close the gap even further? Would the talented and hard luck Ed Carpenter finally head to Victory Lane? Follow the jump to see how the 2010 Kentucky Indy 300 went down.
Qualifying was a series of two-lap runs – the series switching from four-lap averages to two last week in Chicago – with Hideki Mutoh showing the best time until Will Power hit the track. The Team Penske driver has been just about perfect all year and his qualifying run was more of the same. The very next driver, however, didn’t have as much luck. Ryan Hunter-Reay looked to be going pretty quick when his car got loose between 1 and 2 and was up into the wall in a split second. That finished his qualifying run and caused a delay before the rest of the field was able to complete their runs.
When they did come back on track, the next driver up was Dan Wheldon, who is frequently at the front on ovals. He was again very quick, but not quick enough to catch Power. With just five drivers left to qualify, it was finally Ed Carpenter who nipped Power for the Peak Performance Pole. It was Carpenter’s best qualifying run ever as he became the 34th different pole winner in IRL history.
Ryan Hunter-Reay was cleared to race on Saturday night and lined up at the back of the field. After a two-seater demonstration run by Arie Luyendyk and football star, Terrell Owens, Grand Marshal Rick Mears waved the flag for the start of the race. They didn’t even make it around to complete the first lap before the hard-charging Tony Kanaan took the air off of Takuma Sato’s rear, sending the hard-luck rookie into the wall and bringing out a full-course yellow. Ryan Hunter-Reay also spun in that incident, his car losing downforce when he had to get out of the throttle. Ryan didn’t make any contact and was able to continue on after pitting to replace his flat-spotted tires.
When they finally got back to racing, Dan Wheldon slipped past Carpenter for the lead. Wheldon held the lead until the first round of stops between Laps 55-60, when Will Power took command. He led until Lap 80, when a multi-car crash once again brought out the yellow. It looked like Simona de Silvestro tried to edge down to let faster traffic through, but failed to notice Vitor Meira below her on the track. They also collected Ryan Briscoe before Simona’s car slid back down the track and slammed into the inner wall as well. She was okay, but it was another scary moment for this so-far impressive rookie.
The top five at that moment were Power, Wheldon, Marco Andretti, Scott Dixon and Franchitti. Power had a bit of a scare a few laps later as a momentary lapse caused a wiggle that had Will slapping the wall and falling back about five spots in a split second. That gave Wheldon the lead once again. The running order stayed pretty consistent up front for another long block of laps until the second round of stops started around Lap 140. Although there weren’t a lot of dramatic changes in the running order, that didn’t mean the race was boring by any means. The in-car cameras showed some incredibly close action, just like last race in Chicago.
It’s hard to explain how the regular camera shots make the cars look like they are circling in a uniform pack, the incredible speed being completely lost in the process – but those in-car shots show how hectic the racing actually is. The bumpy track and the changing airflow as the cars pass each other make those Dallaras dart and dance so much that the cars are sometimes three feet apart and then instantly touching wheels. It’s the same effect you get watching the Blue Angels flying in formation.
With ten laps to go, it was Wheldon, Franchitti, Kanaan, Carpenter, Andretti, Dixon, Danica Patrick, Powrr, Castroneves and Tracy in the top ten…but it was looking increasingly likely that they would all have to stop one more time for a splash-and-go. The timing of the yellows and the scheduled stops had meant most of the field would fall about 4 laps short on fuel. Sure enough, with four to go, all of the leaders stopped – except Helio Castroneves. Helio had been slightly out of phase with the rest of the field and the driver who lost a tough decision earlier in the season was now having one handed to him. Helio took the win followed by Ed Carpenter, who was once again the bridesmaid in Kentucky.
Dario finished fourth, but more importantly a few spots ahead of Will Power, so the championship lead is now down to just 17 points as the IRL heads to Japan in two weeks for the Indy Japan 300 from Twin Ring Motegi. Join us then, and don’t forget to check out the full results and standings below.
Akio Toyoda may want to bring driving excitement back to Toyota, but he and his team have two major hurdles to overcome: The brands’s limited enthusiast base and the fact that Japan’s youth have very little interest in cars.
To combat both fronts, Toyota plans to launch a new line of budget-oriented vehicles that offer a modicum of sport. But so far, things don’t look too promising.
Despite debuting an FT-86-based concept at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon, Toyota’s G Sports line of products have mainly focused on the Voxy and Noah minivans, while a “sports” version of the Prius is apparently in the works.
More interestingly, the Mainichi Daily News reports that a version of the GRMN sports car concept has been given the greenlight, meaning a mid-engined hybrid successor to the MR2 is in the works.
All these developments come after Toyota established a sports vehicle management division in January, which now has a hand in the brand’s overall product planning. We should get a look at the fruits of their labors during next year’s auto show season and could see this new breed of budget sports vehicles on the market – at least in Japan – within the next few years.
According to The Wall Street Journal, members of the U.S. Treasury are worried about General Motors’ upcoming IPO. They aren’t concerned for the automaker’s stock price, or how even how many investors may decide to buy into the company – they’re concerned about what country the money is coming from.
The Journal suggests that government officials are considering whether to limit or select which non-U.S. investors would be invited to be so-called “cornerstone” investors in GM’s IPO. Cornerstone investors are sought out to purchase and hold sizable stakes in a given company at a set share price. Said price is often lower than what the general investing public can secure, the theory being that the cornerstone investors’ presence (and the stability it implies) serves to drive confidence in the company. The fear is that there could be considerable political fallout if, say, some of those cornerstone investors turned out to be from nations like China. Either way, GM will need to firm up its investment plan fairly quickly if it is to allow enough time to court the ‘right’ cornerstone buyers.
As GM readies its IPO pitch, another key element in the company’s talking points will be its long-term stability – including a chief executive officer who plans to stick around a while. New GM CEO Dan Akerson has reportedly told the board that he’ll stay at the helm for two to five years – or perhaps even longer. The manner in which his compensation agreement is structured will likely include incentives timed to take effect over a period of years as a way to show investors that he’s serious about making a longer-term commitment to the automaker’s recovery.
When the 2112 Ford Focus Electric debuts in late 2011, it and the Chevrolet Volt will have a common feature in addition to their LG Chem lithium polymer cells. Ford confirms that the Focus EV will employ a liquid-cooled battery pack with automatic thermal management, just like the Chevy.
Ford opted for active thermal management solution in order to help maximize the Focus EV’s battery performance and lifespan. By protecting the battery from overheating, the system can help prevent the development of cracks in the electrodes. Those imperfections eventually reduce the pack’s ability to hold a charge. Conversely, warming the cells when cold will improve the battery pack’s winter performance. When the car is plugged in, the thermal management system will use grid power to precondition the battery before charging actually starts.
So far, Nissan and Mitsubishi are the only major EV manufacturers that are sticking with passive air cooling for plug-in vehicles. Nissan has committed to an eight-year warranty, but it remains unclear how well the battery will hold up over regular use in differing climates.
One month of dreary sales figures doesn’t signal the end of the hybrid, but the numbers reported for August hint that without a rise in gas prices, hybrid vehicle sales will likely continue to suffer. Overall hybrid sales dropped 40.4 percent in August compared to a year ago. Not even the mighty Toyota Prius could avoid the plunge. Prius sales fell 37.5 percent compared to August 2009 and dropped off 16.3 percent compared to the July 2010 numbers. Combined, Toyota and Lexus hybrids saw a 36.2 percent decline from a year ago. Ford fared better by posting a 17.1 percent drop in year-over-year numbers.
Hybrid sales were clearly boosted last August by the government’s Cash for Clunkers program, but this summer’s low gas prices take much of the blame for the current hybrid sales plunge. Toyota remains in the number one spot, posting 15,444 sales last month. Ford sits in second place after moving 3,894 hybrid vehicles off dealer lots, while Honda holds onto third with 3,485 sales. It’s getting redundant, but Toyota still leads the hybrid market. Anyone want to place bets on when (or if) that’ll change?
For that special someone who has everything, the best gifts rise above red roses to reveal a big heart and a bit of creativity. Charitybuzz (www.charitybuzz.com), a trendsetter in cause marketing dedicated to raising funds for nonprofits through incredible online auctions, launches its Valentine’s Day Auction today featuring luxury gifts and celebrity experiences that raise funds for those in need.
From dazzling diamonds to gorgeous getaways, Charitybuzz has put together a collection of wish list items – a chance to meet Hugh Jackman, a romantic Hawaii escape, and the highly anticipated Porsche Cayenne S. Hybrid to name a few – to benefit more than a dozen charities. Bidding for the charitybuzz Valentine’s Day Auction will be open through Feb 10, 2010, with new luxury items being added daily.
“On Valentine’s Day, it’s easy to focus on your special someone and forget the millions who need help around the world. Charitybuzz helps its bidders share incredible experiences with the people they love, while at the same time spreading goodwill to charities and the people they help every day,” said Coppy Holzman, CEO of charitybuzz.
Highlights of this year’s charitybuzz Valentine’s Day auction include:
• Spend the day on the set with Hugh Jackman this summer, to benefit MUSE Elementary
• The newly released Porsche Cayenne S. Hybrid, one of only 100 available, to benefit the Stephen Gaynor School
• Escape to London for a 3-night stay at Blakes, including dinner, flowers, champagne & breakfast for two, to benefit Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation For Cancer Research
• Meet Prince William at Beaufort Polo Club in Gloucestershire, to benefit The Chakravarty Cup
• A one-of-kind Loree Rodkin yellow sapphire, diamond & platinum ring, to benefit The Felix Organization
• A luxurious two-bedroom condo at the Ritz-Carlton Club in beautiful St. Thomas, to benefit Lights for Life
• Escape to the big island of Hawaii with a romantic 4-night stay in a magnificent suite, including airfare, to benefit North Shore Animal League
For those looking for more traditional Valentine’s Day gifts at reasonable prices, charitybuzz is offering beautiful bouquets, sensuous spa packages, and decadent desserts for your sweetheart – gifts made much sweeter with your purchases helping charities around the globe.
This year’s full list of beneficiaries include: MUSE Elementary, The Chakravarty Cup, Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation For Cancer Research, The Felix Organization, North Shore Animal League, New York Theatre Barn, The Stephen Gaynor School, Lights for Life, Camp Brooklyn, LIFEbeat, Tibet House US, Diamond Empowerment Fund, RFK Center for Justice and Human Rights, Museum of City of New York, Blue Dog Foundation, Urban Farming, Keep Memory Alive, The Catalina Experience, Women’s Venture Fund, Melmark New England, The Actor’s Fund, and Music for America Project.
The charitybuzz Valentine’s Day Auction is live at www.charitybuzz.com/valentines through February 10. With hundreds of fabulous auction items including the world’s most coveted celebrities, exclusive events, luxury destinations, exquisite art, jewelry and sports memorabilia, there is truly something for everyone. Items are continually being added so check back often to see the latest items as they become available. For more information and a full list of lots, please visit www.charitybuzz.com.
About charitybuzz
A trendsetter in cause marketing, charitybuzz (www.charitybuzz.com) aligns nonprofits with international brands to raise funds through incredible online auctions. Featuring the world’s most coveted celebrities, special events, luxury destinations, exquisite art, jewelry and sports memorabilia, charitybuzz brings its online community of upscale bidders exclusive opportunities to make a difference. The company enables its bidders to truly doGOOD and liveWELL, generating millions of dollars for charities around the globe.
So you’re headed to Japan and need to rent a car. What to choose? The island nation is a smorgasbord of metal foreign to American tastes, from a wide buffet of pint-sized kei-cars to more American-sized contraptions. But what if none of those options have the kind of flair you require for that special business meeting? Fear not. Mitsuoka has you covered. The company has just announced a rental program that will let you pick up either of its two sports cars for a fairly low per-day rental rate in Osaka.
For a mere $390 per day, you can play around with the ridiculously over-the-top Orochi, complete with its underwhelming Toyota 3.3-liter V6 mounted mid-ship. If you require something topless, Mitsuoka will be happy to put you in the driver’s seat of its roadster, the Himiko for a mere $177 per day. Whichever you choose, you’ll need a fair command of the Japanese language to navigate Mitsuoka’s site. Our Google Translator was no help at all.
Recently, we showed you a behind-the-scenes look at Cadillac’s newest commercial featuring the CTS-V sedan out on Germany’s hallowed-be-thy-name Nürburgring. Now, after all of the editing and post-production work has been completed, we’re left with a brand new television ad spot simply dubbed “The Competition,” showing viewers that one of the world’s fastest sport sedans will strive to be better and better. How can you improve on 0-60 miles per hour in 3.9 seconds and a ‘Ring run in just 7:59.32? We’re eager to find out.
Aside from the gloriousness of watching a CTS-V do what it does best out on one of the world’s greatest road courses, we like this video because it makes mention of the BMW M5 and Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG – two vehicles that inspired Cadillac to raise the bar for its own sport sedan. Give credit where credit is due, after all. Still, we like stiff competition, and you can watch Cadillac’s latest ad spot for yourself after the jump.