But there’s light at the end of the tunnel as Jaguar has teamed up with the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, and in a charitable effort you can can contribute £125 to the NSPCC (registered as a single entry) and actually win the first Jaguar XJ. Jaguar has had a long term alliance with NSPCC and continuing furthermore on that bonding, Jaguar is keen to raise £1m for the NSPCC’s helplines.

The £125 entry has no limit as the same individual can have as many numbers of entries as desired. Jaguar is supporting NSPCC’s three year Child’s Voice Appeal program to raise £50m for its helplines and hence benefit more and more number of children by reaching out to NSPCC directly. The Jaguar Prize Competition to support the cause runs until 25 November and the winner will be made public on December 1. The only requirement is that the entrants will be required to answer three questions about the upcoming XJ to stand a chance of winning the first production ready Jaguar XJ.

German tuners Arden have given a preview on what their package for the Jaguar XJ has in store. As they released renderings show, the Arden XJ 351 is likely to get a new front spoiler and more angled side sills. But the tuning program cannot of course end with just the front spoiler; you can expect Arden to increase the car’s performance with a retuned engine, powertrain, and a new exhaust. Other changes may include a new suspension, brakes, rear spoiler and 21-inch tires to the package. Also included may be certain cosmetic changes like a new gear lever, aluminum pedals, and floor mats.

In an attempt to take on the German competitors, Jaguar have just introduced their super luxury sedan — the all-new Jaguar XJ model. The Brits took the wraps off their new model in an exclusive event at the Saatchi Gallery in London and promised that the new Jaguar XJ is going to do its best to become the new class-leader in a segment led by the BMW 7 Series, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the Audi A8 and the Lexus LS. With an amazing exterior that uses an aerospace-inspired aluminium body architecture and featuring a bunch of powerful engines the 2010 Jaguar XJ is slated for an impressive debut. Right now the XJ is available for pre-order and deliveries will begin early 2010.

Engines and quick specs

• 3.0-litre V6 diesel — starts at £52,500,
• 5.0-litre naturally aspirated V8 with 385hp (283kW)
• 5.0-litre V8 supercharged outputting 510hp (375kW)
• and a  470hp (346kW) version of the supercharged V8

The wicked folks from Arden came out with an exquisite styling package that will transform the Jaguar XJ from an elegant saloon into an eye catching sedan that stuns with its sporty performances. Dubbed the Arden AJ14 Noble Cat, it includes a new front bumper with two small spoiler lips, twin LED lights, a new stainless steel mesh grille, a new diffuser in the back and beautiful “Zelem One” wheels that steal the show. We’re certainly sold on anything that screams class and adds a touch of speed.

The new 2009 Jaguar XJ has been mentioned in a press release these days. Apparently the company is trying to make it even better as if the all-aluminum sedan with V8 power under the hood would need anything new. With newly designed seats for better leg room, standard seat heaters, a soft grain leather interior, some amazing 20-inch wheels and new side power vents, a rear aero spoiler and a full width chrome ‘signature blade’, the new Jaguar XJ is certainly going to keep its sporty flavor. Prices start from £44,599 for the XJ Executive 2.7-litre Diesel and go up to £57,760 for the XJ Super V8 4.2-litre Petrol.

And just to prove a point that Jaguar wants to be kinda eco-friendly … “The diesel demonstrated its credentials last year by covering 1000.2 miles on a single tank of fuel – the average consumption hitting 53.5mpg which equates to 139g/km of CO2″. Not bad, huh? Now all you need is the cash to buy it. – via Autoblog