Auto Partnerships Resulting In Top Automotive Technology
Back in the days automotive companies would focus on their own individual projects. However, lately the trend is for major manufacturers to work together either with one another or with software companies in order to develop innovative new technology. The result are cars that are more efficient and technology that is more cutting edge than ever before.
A good example of partnership creation in order to open new markets is what has happened in China. That country, with the largest population on earth, became a major target of auto manufacturers in the U.S., Europe and Asia. At the same time, the Chinese government was taking major steps to develop that country’s own auto industry. Each side knew that they could help the other. So major partnerships were created between Chinese and European, American and Asian auto manufacturers. The auto manufacturers from Europe, America and Asia used the Chinese companies as a conduit to sell their cars in the Chinese market. In return, they assisted the Chinese auto makers to develop their own vehicles. Today China is the largest auto market on Earth and just about every major brand of car is sold there.
read moreA High Performance Car With Impeccable Style – The 2011 Jaguar XJ
The XJ from Jaguar has had a reputation throughout the years as a prim and proper luxury vehicle with Old World styling. Previous models were a bit stuffy, old fashioned and not really that exciting, but the 2011 model is a whole different story. This updated version is sleek and modern looking. The new headlights and swooping lines give the car and elegant and almost cat-like look. The XJ is a luxury sedan and goes head to head with the best of the best including the Mercedes S-Class, the Mercedes CLS class, the 7- series from BMW and the LS460 from Lexus.
Automotive shoppers have the option of selecting from two different body styles; wheel base and regular. There are three trim levels for both; XJ, XJ Supercharged and XK Supersport. The XJ model is equipped with an eight cylinder engine with a total output of 385 horsepower and 380 lb feet of torque. The XJ model comes with a 5.0 Liter eight cylinder for 470 horsepower. The top of the line XJ Supersport has a V8 that pumps out 510 hp and can zoom from zero to sixty in just 4.7 seconds. Being constructed out of aluminum keeps this car much lighter than other vehicles in its class. The lithe XJ weighs in at a mere 4,045 pounds. Cargo space is generous and roomy at 15.2 cubic feet.
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