We are proud to announce that Jaguar Accessories are now available to purchase from the Purr-fect Gift Shop. Depending on your model, you can choose from our ever expanding range of Jaguar Accessories, from specialised interior items such as Jaguar Gearshift Knobs to exterior accessories such as Jaguar Leaper Bonnet Mascots for Classic and Modern Jaguars to complete the look.

In the future we will continue to build this range and make them available for sale online and in our showroom.

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Our good friend Mike Roddy has been back in action with the original Bathurst winning JRA TWR Jaguar XJS. At the recent V8 Supercars round at Winton, Roddy beat the ex-Gibson Nissan in two of the three races contested. This result gave the ex-works Jaguar its very first victory since that epic day back in 1985 where John Goss nursed the car across the line, his seat held together with cable ties.

This vehicle is one of our all time favourite Jaguars.

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Jaguar has already officially and unofficially shown us their initial prototypes of the all-new Jaguar F-Type sports car sporting a dual center-mounted exhaust pipe layout similar to the Porsche Boxster S. But these latest spy photos show something new. We can see a dual quad exhaust layout which suggest something more powerful lies beneath the hood.

Jaguar already confirmed the 2-seater roadster will be available with a 3.0-liter V6 supercharged engine in two power output levels: 380HP (279kW / 375bhp) with 460Nm (339lb-ft) and 340HP (250kW / 335bhp) with 450Nm (332lb-ft). Following speculative reports, it was later confirmed an even more powerful engine would be available in the form of a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 unit that is already used in the XFR, XJ, XKR and XKR-S. Power output of the existing unit varies from 510PS (375kW/503hp) to 550 PS (405 kW / 542 hp).

You can draw your own conclusions but perhaps there's a chance this prototype testing at the Nurburgring Nordschleife is the more powerful 5.0-litre equipped F-Type R. The new F-Type roadster will be unveiled later this September followed by a market launch in the summer of 2013.

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Success for Jaguar Heritage Racing at the Nürburgring!

Last week the Jaguar Heritage Racing team enjoyed great success in the 40th Nürburgring AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix from 10-12 August, its line-up of Mk 2, C-type and E-type Jaguars - with drivers Alex Buncombe, Chris Ward and Frank Klaas - recording both outright wins and class victories.

The highlight of the weekend came on Saturday when, after a lights-to-flag victory in the first of two E-type Challenge rounds on the Nürburgring Grand Prix circuit, JHR driver Alex Buncombe then ran straight to the team's C-type for the prestigious one-hour pre-'60/'61 sports and GT car event. Racing again within just a few minutes as dusk fell, Alex drove brilliantly to a great class win and fifth place overall, the C-type similarly on-song throughout.

Speaking immediately after this intense period of competition, Alex said: "Driving these cars is a real privilege, and the whole team has done a great job. Both the races today were fantastic for me, and everything went exactly as we planned."

The hard competition began for the JHR team 24-hours earlier, as on Friday 10 August the Mk 2 saloon was entered in the tough 3.5-hour 'Marathon' - the only event in this year's Oldtimer meeting that ran on the fabled Nordschleife. Alex completed the first stint in hot conditions without incident, before a smooth pit-stop after nine laps saw him hand over to Frank Klaas. Still running strongly, a final stop for fuel then saw Chris Ward take the wheel for the last stint - the car's consistently quick pace meaning that, despite a fuel pump issue two laps from the end, the team still recorded a solid third in class.

On the Grand Prix circuit for the final day's racing on Sunday 12 August, Alex Buncombe took the wheel of the C-type again in the second pre-'60/'61 sports and GT car race, this time run over 30-mins. Once again, car and driver performed well, Alex recording another class win and fifth place finish overall.

The team's final race of the weekend was the second round of the E-type Challenge where, following his earlier win, Alex once again started from pole position - the only disappointment before the race being that the sister car of Frank Klaas/Chris Ward was unable to take the grid following a mechanical issue in race one. That disappointment, however, was soon tempered by another win for Alex, though it wasn't without some drama as he was tipped into a spin on the very first corner. Having rejoined in fourth place Alex was back in the lead by the end of lap one, coming home a comfortable 4.1-seconds clear at the flag to complete a great weekend's racing.

The next outing for the Jaguar Heritage Racing team will be at the Goodwood Revival, 14-16 September.

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Yesterday Jaguar announced that it is introducing All-Wheel Drive to the 2013 Model Year XF and XJ ranges.

In recognition of the AWD models' arrival, winter was specially 'transported' to New York; media and celebrities being invited to escape the summer heat at an exclusive unveiling in a snow-dome constructed in Manhattan.

The AWD XF and XJ will be powered exclusively by Jaguar's new 3.0-litre V6 Supercharged petrol engine in 340PS form, and will offer optimised traction in all grip conditions. The AWD models will be available in selected markets including North America, Russia, China and Continental Europe.

Ian Hoban, Vehicle Line Director, Jaguar, said: "Our All-Wheel Drive system preserves all the dynamic qualities of our rear-wheel drive Jaguar saloons in terms of handling, steering quality and ride refinement while adding a new depth of ability in low-grip conditions. The system delivers all the traction benefits you would expect, but the AWD XF and XJ are still very rewarding cars to drive - which was exactly our intention.

View below a technical film explaining the operation of Jaguar All-Wheel Drive:

At-a-glance

• Jaguar is introducing a new All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system to its 2013 Model Year XF and XJ saloon cars for selected markets.
• The AWD system is powered exclusively by Jaguar's new 3.0-litre V6 supercharged petrol engine in 340PS form driving through an eight-speed automatic transmission and featuring Stop/Start technology.
• Jaguar AWD operates 'intelligently', continuously monitoring grip levels and driver inputs to both pre-empt and react to wheel-slip, enabling maximum traction in all conditions.
• Feed-forward torque distribution allows the system to actively anticipate wheel slippage and prevent it occurring, therefore providing greater driver confidence and vehicle stability in low-grip scenarios. Torque split can be up to 50:50 front/rear.
• At speed in normal grip conditions the AWD system delivers drive predominantly to the rear wheels, thus providing the dynamic driving experience all Jaguars are renowned for, while maximising powertrain efficiency.
• Suspension and steering systems have also been reengineered in order for the AWD XF and XJ to match their rear-wheel drive counterparts' acclaimed driving dynamics.

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Luxury car company Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is to create 1,100 new jobs in the West Midlands.

The new workers will build the new Jaguar XF Sportbrake estate car and other models at its Castle Bromwich plant.

JLR has already hired 8,000 new workers in the last two years.

The government welcomed JLR's decision, which is also expected to support thousands of jobs with suppliers in the UK.

"This expansion is a clear demonstration of Jaguar Land Rover's continuing commitment and investment in the UK," said Business Secretary Vince Cable.

New models

JLR reiterated its plan to bring some "40 significant product actions" to the market over a five-year period, with much of the innovation work in design, engineering and technology set to be done in the UK.

"We will continue to invest in new products, develop new technologies and enhance the skills of our employees," said chief executive Ralf Speth.

JLR is enjoying dramatic growth across the world, having recorded a 19% rise in sales during the first half of this year when compared with the same period in 2011.

Mr Speth said he was confident growth would be further boosted by the growth in the carmaker's model range.

"These new models will attract new customers to the brand as we look to expand our global reach and further enhance our position in the market."

UK suppliers

The latest jobs announcement from JLR comes just weeks after the company announced plans to spend an additional £1m with UK suppliers of components for its popular Range Rover Evoque model.

A year earlier, the company awarded contracts worth £2bn to some 40 UK suppliers.

"The UK's North West region is fast becoming a major supply chain hub for the automotive industry," said Paul Dyer, managing director of DHL Supply Chain's automotive services in the UK and Ireland.

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Jaguar Car Club of Victoria Regalia is now available for sale in our Showroom. The range includes shirts, polos, reversible vests, jackets, hats, umbrellas, grille badges, key rings, coffee mugs and much more. Come down to say hello and view the range, we are open Monday to Friday regular business hours and Saturday until 3pm.

If you can’t make it to our showroom you can also order over the phone and we will ship the product directly to you. If you would like to make a phone order please call us on O3 9578 61OO.

How to choose the correct size: Measure around your chest at the widest point, sizing is standard, if in doubt go up a size and if the garment does not fit we will happily replace the un-worn product. Purr-fect.

Apparel Measurements:

S = 118 cm

M = 124 cm

L = 130 cm

XL = 136 cm

2XL = 142 cm

3XL = 148 cm

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This video of the F-TYPE at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2012 gives us an exhilarating preview of the roar of the most driver focused sports car Jaguar have ever produced. We love the note at lift off and on the down changes. Purr-fect.

Sir Stirling Moss and Norman Dewis driving the legendary C-TYPE up the hill at last weekends Goodwood Festival of Speed. Purr-fect.