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April 14, 2004
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This Week:

• All-New 2005 Jeep® Grand Cherokee: The Next Generation

• Jaguar Introduces Its Latest Concept Vehicle - The Concept Eight - At The 2005 New York Auto Show

• American Suzuki Extends Its Competitive Edge With New York Auto Show Launch of Forenza Wagon

• An Audi for the Year 2035: In 'I, ROBOT' Will Smith Races in an Audi RSQ Sports Coupe

• Mercedes-Benz Production CLS500 Unveiled in New York

• Volkswagen Introduces Most Fuel Efficient Family Car in Today's U.S. Market - Passat TDI Gets 38 mpg

• Lexus Unveils Luxury Sports Coupe Concept Third in a Series that Reflects Company's New Design Direction

• BMW of North America, LLC Purchases 45 Acres Of Woodcliff Lake Property For Expansion Of US Headquarters Campus

• Kia's All-New 2005 Spectra5 Makes U.S. Debut in New York

• New 2005 Model Year Bentley Arnage

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Jaguar Introduces Its Latest Concept Vehicle - The Concept Eight - At The 2005 New York Auto Show

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Mike O'Driscoll, President, Aston Martin, Jaguar and Land Rover North America debuts the Jaguar Concept Eight at the New York International Auto Show in New York

"We haven't built this car for work, but for luxurious entertaining on those long, late nights out." Ian Callum, Director of Design, Jaguar Cars

The Concept Eight has been designed to reflect the unique position that Jaguar holds in the luxury car market. Developed from the new 2005 Long Wheelbase XJ sedan, it has been extensively reworked beneath its broad, single-piece, glass roof to produce a luxury concept car that is understated and tasteful, yet powerful, exciting and undeniably glamorous. Making the most of Jaguar's new XJ Long Wheelbase structure - with the longest wheelbase in its class - the Concept Eight introduces new luxury elements, new in-car entertainment technology, and new interior and exterior styling cues.

British design is acknowledged to be world-leading in areas as diverse as fashion and architecture, interiors and furniture making. The Jaguar Concept Eight reflects Britain's standing in world design by using the most contemporary materials and trim to create an environment that is unlike any other luxury sedan. You won't find lap-top computers, satellite uplinks and plasma screens inside the Concept Eight, but what you will enter is a world of inch-deep handmade carpets, chilled champagne, Waterford crystal and even essential oils to allow you to sit back, relax and enjoy the ride.

"The Concept Eight is not about cramming in half an hour's work on the way to and from the airport," says Julian Thomson, Chief of Advanced Design, Jaguar Cars. "It is a car that exudes British good taste and calmness. It has a very relaxed but contemporary feel about it. Jaguar is not an 'all work and no play' company and the Concept Eight reflects that. When you ride in it you should get the same feeling of well-being that you would enjoy if you stayed in a boutique hotel.

"One of the biggest luxuries of 21st century living is to preserve one's own time and space - this is what the Concept Eight is meant to provide. This car is all about travelling in style to a movie premiere or a party. It is about having quality time… and fun."

(April 8, 2004)