Jaguar delays production from resuming at Castle Bromwich
It’s been a tough time for the Automotive Industry in general this year. Even before COVID-19, the uncertainty around Brexit was the cause for concern. Today’s news that the UK economy shrunk by over 20% during the last quarter will not have helped the post-lockdown recovery. Jaguar Land Rover have responded by keeping its production […]
How Jaguar are supporting the fight against COVID-19
Jaguar and Land Rover have now deployed 362 vehicles globally to support charitable organisations and front-line workers tackling the spread of coronavirus. Most recently, a fleet of 15 Jaguars has been supplied to support the Help NHS Heroes campaign – a nationwide effort delivering vital supplies to NHS staff. Boxes containing foodstuffs and other essential […]
Jaguar showrooms threw open their doors again this week!
From June 1st, Jaguar retailer showrooms across the country re-opened their doors to welcome back customers as lockdown restrictions continue to ease. On June 1st, the 173 Jaguar retailer showrooms across the UK welcomed customer back and threw open their doors again as lockdown restrictions were eased. With the focus on customer safety and the […]
Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show postponed until 2021
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 outing of the Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, with Discovery, is now postponed until 26-28 March 2021. The organisers had hoped to run the event this August but with restrictions still in place, it is no longer possible. Show Director Lee Masters said: “Everyone involved in […]
Motorsport UK Opens Throttle on Restarting Motorsport from 4th July
Motorsport UK has announced that, in anticipation of motorsport restarting in the UK from 4th July, it is inviting online permit applications from 1st June 2020. Motorsport is currently suspended throughout the UK until 30th June 2020. Following ongoing positive dialogue with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and having set out its strategy […]
Silverstone Classic cancelled for 2020
The organisers of Silverstone Classic have confirmed that the 2020 event is to be cancelled. JEC members should contact them direct for refunds or to roll-over pre-booked tickets. All advance ticket holders will have been contacted by Silverstone Classic. Their statement follows below:
The Jaguar I-PACE eTrophy, the first motorsport victim of the coronavirus pandemic.
The eTrophy Championship is thought to be the first international motorsport series to be cancelled directly as a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic. When Jaguar made a return to international motorsport with its Formula E team in 2016, they quickly followed that a couple of years later when they took over the support race […]
Jaguar Land Rover announce a phased return to work after COVID-19
Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed that the Solihull factory will return to work next week. The return to work follows a long period of shutdown with Solihull closing back on 23rd March with Castle Bromwich the day after. Halewood, Liverpool by the time UK Government lockdown restrictions arrived, had been shut since March 20th. Up […]
Jaguar Cars during World War Two
This is the story of a car company adapting to the destruction of the demand for private passenger cars thanks to restrictions on non-essential journeys. It is also the story of the direct effect on the perception of a brand’s name by changing world affairs beyond its control and a story that has many parallels […]
Richard West remembers Imola 1994 on the anniversary of Senna’s death.
1st May 2020 marks 26 years since the passing of Ayrton Senna at Imola . Although in no way linked to Jaguar, to many motor racing fans, Senna was considered the greatest driver of all time. Richard West was there at the Grand Prix that claimed not only the life of Ayrton Senna but also […]
