Tuesday Ticker: Jaguar at ‘crossroads’ amid shift to EVs; BMW to produce hydrogen vehicle with Toyota
Toronto, Ontario — This weekly Tuesday Ticker shines a light on moves in the alternative fuel space as Jaguar execs share frustrations regarding its massive shift to luxury EVs, while BMW and Toyota partner to produce hydrogen-powered BMW vehicles. Jaguar jumping through hoops Jaguar’s Managing Director says the OEM is at a “crossroads” amid its […]
Iconic Farewells: Land Rover re-brands to ‘JLR’ in corporate ‘Reimagine’ strategy
A teaser image of a future Jaguar that may “not necessarily show the as-yet-unnamed GT.” (Jaguar/JLT) London, United Kingdom – Corporate leadership at Jaguar Land Rover will rebrand the organization, going forward as “JLR” in what the company dubs a “house of brands” approach, with auto brands including Range Rover, Defender, Discovery and Jaguar. Notably, […]
Jaguar works on a plan to give aluminum a second life
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — April 17, 2019 — Jaguar Land Rover is now in the next phase of its aluminum closed-loop strategy to reduce carbon dioxide emissions as well as its need for new aluminum. The British OEM’s Reality project outlines its plan to recycle the aluminum from its old cars to make […]
Nissan Leaf and Jaguar I-Pace win AJAC awards
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — March 22, 2019 — The Nissan Leaf and Jaguar I-PACE were big winners at this year’s Vancouver International Auto Show. The Leaf was awarded 2019 Canadian Green Car of the Year (CGCOTY), while the I-PACE was recognized as the 2019 Canadian Green Utility Vehicle of the Year (CGUVOTY) as […]
General Motors and Jaguar approve Car-O-Liner vacuum systems
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — June 1, 2018 — Car-O-Liner recently announced that both General Motors (GM) and Jaguar Land Rover have approved the company’s CleanPrep Vacuum systems for use in their certified collision network centres. “A clean, efficient shop begins with dust containment,” said Mark Weinmann, OEM account manager, Car-O-Liner. “Dusts […]
OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit to feature ‘Meet the Trainer’ segment
Las Vegas, Nevada — October 12, 2016 — The right repair starts with the right information, meaning strong links with the OEMs are more vital than ever before. The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has announced the afternoon session of the OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit will feature representatives from Audi, Jaguar, Porsche and […]
In Memoriam: Sam Piercey
By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — July 25, 2016 — It is with great regret that we must report the passing of one of the collision repair industry’s titans. Sam Piercey, co-owner of Budds’ Collision in Oakville, Ont., passed away on July 24, 2016, as a result of complications arising due to leukemia. Sam was […]
Jaguar looks to the future with two new projects
Jaguar is developing 360 Virtual Urban Windscreen and Follow-Me Ghost Car Navigation to help reduce the pottential for accidents. Whitley, United Kingdom — December 15, 2014 — Jaguar Land Rover is working to develop technologies that will provide drivers with a 360-degree view of the environment surrounding their […]
