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The article profiles automobile manufacturer Jaguar design director Ian Callum and his thoughts on the significance of the Jaguar XJ6.

This article discusses the 25th anniversary of the Ford Puma and its reunion with its designer, Ian Callum. Callum shares the challenges of designing a unique car based on the Fiesta platform and praises the Puma's design, handling, and performance. The article also mentions the potential for a new Puma design by Callum's team, featuring a more cubist form. Overall, the article celebrates the Puma as a successful and beloved car. Additionally, the article describes a concept car designed with aerodynamics in mind, featuring an electric powertrain and lightweight construction materials. The seating configuration would be 2+2. [Extracted from the article]

Jaguar in June 2019, after 19 years and 10 months working for the company. The speedo cable on the Beetle broke recently but luckily I share a workshop unit with a couple of friends, so I have somewhere to do my spannering. I was at a dinner the other night, a finance-based thing at which I was looking forward to meeting people outside the car business - but the guy next to me had a Ferrari 250 SWB, so inevitably we ended up talking about cars all night!. [Extracted from the article]

BobDover had chosen which of Callum's ideas to develop, andthat was the springboard for a concept car -- "Project Vantage"-- that would be shown in 1998 and ultimately pave the wayfor the production V12 Vanquish from 2001. ASTON MARTIN VANQUISH Bond has returned to the cinema, and theAston Martin Vanquish is 20 years old. Ian Callum's dulcet Dumfries burremanates from my phone's speaker, and the subject matteris the Aston Martin V12 Vanquish. Clockwise, from top leftOn that fateful Millbrook test daywith Project Vantage: from left, BobDover, Jac Nasser and Ian Callum;Newport Pagnell production staffhad to learn new tricks; every inchan Aston Martin for the 21st Century. [Extracted from the article]

When Ian Callum stood down from his long-servingrole at Jaguar in June, he handed the baton to JulianThomson. From the start Thomson never drew cars thatexisted or could be bought, he just sketchedwhat was in his head. Lawson was succeeded by Ian Callum, theman who as advanced design director had beengiven the job of dragging dated Jaguar into themodern world. Thomson inherited Callum's old role andtogether the pair set about sweeping asideJaguar's pipe-and-slippers image. [Extracted from the article]

The article in "Octane" discusses Jaguar's struggle for survival and its ambitious relaunch plans. Facing declining sales and an aging customer base, Jaguar aims to transform its brand image and target a younger, affluent demographic with new electric vehicles. The unveiling of the Type 00 concept car, with its bold design and innovative features, signals a departure from Jaguar's traditional style. While the new direction has sparked controversy and skepticism, some experts believe that this audacious reinvention may be the key to restoring faith in the iconic brand. [Extracted from the article]

For the car concours, this year's judges will be chaired by Max Hunt, who will be joined by Ian Callum, Malcolm Wilson, David Gandy, Tony Hatter and Marino Franchitti. Heveningham Concours returns for its fifth charity motorsport and aviation event on 2-3 July at Heveningham Hall near Halesworth in Suffolk. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the Aston Martin Vanquish, specifically the original V12 Vanquish that was launched in 2001. It highlights the car's rarity, with only around 2600 cars constructed and approximately 1000 of those being the S models. The original Vanquish is described as an underappreciated classic, handbuilt with a 6.0-litre V12 engine, cutting-edge transmission technology, and luxury features. The article suggests that the original Vanquish is a collector's item and represents Aston Martin's engineering ambition and luxury. [Extracted from the article]

The article explores the transformation of the Jaguar C-X75 from a stunt car in a James Bond movie to a road-legal vehicle. Originally a concept car, the project was halted due to financial constraints but gained popularity after its appearance in Spectre. The design and engineering consultancy CALLUM refurbished the car, facing challenges such as modifying the clutch, fuel tank, and exhaust system to meet road car standards. The engineers conducted tests to ensure fuel flow, reduced emissions, and met noise targets. Additional modifications included reinforcing doors, adding a windscreen, and sourcing parts from other vehicles. The article concludes by mentioning the potential for a limited production run of the car. [Extracted from the article]

The article informs that former Jaguar design chief Ian Callum has launched his own agency called simply Callum and mentions that new outfit is described as a collaboration of 18 experienced individuals from art, audio and automotive.

The article discusses the release of the third-generation Aston Martin Vanquish, featuring an all-new twin-turbo quad-cam V12 engine with 824bhp, making it the most powerful production Aston Martin ever. The new model boasts a top speed of 214mph and can accelerate from 0-60mph in 3.2 seconds, offering a pure grand tourer experience with a firm ride and refined cabin. Despite its impressive power, the Vanquish's size and weight make it less agile on small roads, emphasizing its super-GT nature. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents several information related to automobiles including several Maseratis were reportedly destroyed after a blaze struck the Savona port in Italy. It mentiions that Aston Martin is building a limited run of 24 DBS 59 specials to commemorate the DBR1's victory at Le Mans in 1959; and career of Ian Callum to be celebrated at the fifth London Classic Car Show. It discusses plans of Bicester Heritage to build a hotel on a former air base.

The article offers information on process of choosing winners for the 2014 Historic Motoring Awards. It mentions that an expert panel with Ian Callum, director of design of automobile company Jaguar Cars Ltd. and Patrick Peter, event organiser of automobile company Peter Auto, select the nominees. It lists judges of the 2014 awards including Ben Cussons, Motoring committee chairman of the Royal Automobile Club and racers Tony Dron and Jochen Mass.

FAREWELL JAGUAR F-TYPE What better way to sayfarewell to Jaguar's longline of brutish petrol-poweredsports cars than acoast-to-coast dash acrossSpain from Barcelona to San Sebastián? I'll save you the bother of wasting hoursbrowsing classifieds: you won't find one under£20k (£30k if you want a V8 coupé, which youdo) and, given the way Jaguar sports carstraditionally plummet and this one is holdingits value, that is a ringing endorsement for theF-type from "the market". This is a beast of anengine that propels the F-type out of sportscar territory, straight through GT land and intothe supercar minor leagues performance-wise:3.5sec to 60mph from standing, 186mph topspeed. [Extracted from the article]

That I have owned my DB7 for eight years! Ian Callum, Richard Hayes (son of Walter Hayes), Kingsley Riding-Felce, and Christian Bolognesi from ItalDesign were all present and mingling with the owners and visitors. Every DB7 owner received a specially commissioned metal badge, along with a 32-page souvenir booklet, and my wife is now the proud owner of an AMOC black T-shirt with the DB7 logo emblazoned across it - though I suspect I'm rather more pleased with it than she is. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Octane magazine features a collection of items related to cars and car culture. It includes a poster featuring the cars of Marcello Gandini, a Lego Apollo Lunar Roving Vehicle, a limited-edition shirt from the Petersen Automotive Museum, a special edition Montblanc fountain pen, an antique Michelin 'First Aid' kit box, a racing jacket from Norton & Sons, and a new single malt whisky from Annandale Distillery. The article provides brief descriptions and prices for each item. [Extracted from the article]

The article provides a variety of news updates related to the automotive industry. It mentions the upcoming Kitzbühel Alpenrallye in Austria, the participation of Richard Petty at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the issuance of a special stamp to commemorate Bertha Benz, the completion of renovations at the Brabazon Restaurant & Coffee Shop in Beaulieu, the Hesketh team's reunion at Silverstone, the opening of entries for the Ellis Journey Veteran Car Run, the appointment of Paul Cowland as a director of Manor Park Classics, the acquisition of a 1965 Land Rover Series IIA by Hans Wolf, an exhibition celebrating the Coventry University Automotive and Transport Design course, the launch of the RADwood Index by Hagerty, the upcoming Historic Leyburn Sprints in Australia, the Audrain Veteran Car Newport-Bristol-Newport Tour in Rhode Island, the display of the road-legal Jaguar C-X75 at the London Concours, the tenth anniversary of MotoFest in Coventry, and the passing of Spike Anderson, known for his work on the Datsun Samuris. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses how winners of the International Historic Motoring Awards 2014 are selected by a penal of experts, journalists, and collectors. It mentions that the judges panel included Ian Callum, automobile maker Jaguar's director of design, Patrick Peter of Peter Auto, and Ben Cussons, motoring committee chairman of the Royal Automobile Club (RAC). It also lists members of the 2014 judging panel including Tony Dron, Shiro Hagerty, and Bruce Meyer.

The judges -- and you -- have spoken:here are the winners of the tenth HistoricMotoring Awards, the most prestigious eventcelebrating the entire classic car world Well, I have to say, the tenth anniversaryof the Historic Motoring Awards didnot happen quite as we'd envisagedwhen we started planning our hugecelebration at the start of the year -- butthere were big benefits to that. Scribblingvicar Adam Gompertz formed a Facebook support group forbereft enthusiasts to share pictures and news of their cars. RUNNERS UP Lamborghini Polo Storico; E-type UK;FCA Heritage; Longstone Tyres;JF Stanley & Co INDUSTRY SUPPORTER OF THE YEAR WINNER Richard Mille As well as making some of the world's mostprestigious watches, Richard Mille standsout as a superb industry supporter, allowingkey events to launch and flourish. Until now Ferrari 250 GTEpolice car Masterminded by and trustedto policeman ArmandoSpatafora of the SquadraMobile, this car existed tooutgun speedy Italian villains. [Extracted from the article]

MUSTANG & CORVETTE Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray or Ford Mustang? I can even seesomething of the Mustang in the design of the Rolls SilverShadow-based Mulliner Park Ward coupé 'OK, the Mustang's build quality isn't great, but that's almostpart of the appeal - this car is a workhorse. My 1966 notchback has power steering; John Worker's '66GT doesn't, but the GT feels almost as light to handle on themove, and both cars have real V8 punch when you nail thethrottle. Small-block1964-67 cars are half the price at £60,000 - but that's still a lotof money compared with Mustang values, which reflect thehuge number of cars that were built. [Extracted from the article]

In the German car, the engine is as anonymous and as unobtrusively functional as a fridge motor, but the Jaguar's is theatre and the stage curtains are that enormous, sculpted bonnet. Its construction was clever, a mix of monocoque (body tub) and spaceframe (to carry engine and front suspension), with a sophisticated independent rear suspension assembly mounted on a subframe - the monocoque's construction technique owed more to aerospace technology than car-building. Eventually the V12 came along, an incredible engine that calls to mind the Supermarine Spitfire's Merlin in its character and scope - but Jaguar lengthened and rationalised the E-type around it, spoiling its purity and diluting its sporting nature. This E-type is an early and desirable 1962 example so it has the rev-happy 3.8-litre engine and rugged Moss gearbox as well as the rather frightening Kelsey-Hayes brake servo, which only really operates at high speeds. [Extracted from the article]

The Citroën BX started out asa 1979 Gandini concept for amid-sized Volvo. The launchteam had finalised the presslaunch test route through Bavariaand, after six hours charging alongbeautifully smooth B-roads, plusa blast on the autobahn, I reacheda layby filled with Ford'sdepartmental chiefs, all itching tohear the launch team's feedback. IGNITION Letter ofthe month Publicising the Puma IT WAS GREAT to see the FordPuma recognised at last by writerStephen Dobie in Octane 239.Early in 1996 I joined Ford ofEurope's PR department, just asfocus turned to the new Puma. [Extracted from the article]

The DB9 gobbled those mountain roads, its responses thesort that spirited its bulk away, and its engine was the sametemple to torque and power that it had been in the Vanquishand DB7 Vantage before it. That's because it has reassuringly familiar Audi switchgearand graphics, Audi textures, Audi quality but also some ofthe hard plastics of a volume-produced car, and severalpieces of what looks like polished aluminium but isn't. In traffic, negotiating road clutter and reined in by lowlimits, the DB9 feels a touch clumsy after the R8 but it allcomes right once the roads open up. Right and leftSimister enjoys the thrill of the precise andrapid R8, yet the DB9 is certainly brawnyenough to stay ahead; Audi's V8 clearly-- and proudly -- visible under glass cover. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the 50th anniversary of the Jaguar XJ40 automobile from Jaguar. It mentions that Jaguar was going to replace the old XJ6 and along came the XJ40. It also mentions about the X350 generation, another revolution for Jaguar thanks to lightweight all-aluminium monocoque construction. It also mentions about several automobiles including Citroëns , a Caterham, 911, Range Rover, Audi 100, Sierra Cosworth, Renault 5 GT Turbo and the Jaguar XJ40.

The article talks about Damon Hill, the Formula 1 World Champion, riding an Aston Martin DB3S towards Madgwick with David Brown gearbox, multitasking, chatting about life, career and Veloce track day organised by Chris Bucknall's V Management.

An interview with the automobile designer J Mays is presented. Particular focus is given to his history of pulling together stellar design teams and to his work teaching at The Royal College of Art. Additional topics discussed include how he is a close friend of John Lasseter of the animation studio Pixar, views on the Audi TT automobile, and how he identifies as a Mid-Century Modernist.

The article describes a media drive by Octane, a UK automotive magazine focused on classic and performance cars, that featured five Jaguar D-Type racecars that won 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance races during the 1950s. The racecars were driven from Jaguar's Classic Works facility in Ryton, UK to the Concours of Elegance, located in Hampton Court Palace in London, UK. The article discusses the history of these particular models and the starting point and destination of the ride,

Is inhospitality and I've been working with luxury hotels for 20 years, but I have been a petrolhead since I was a little girl in Brazil, where F1 was -- and still is -- a religion. Then I thought: 'Why not do something with all this data, this network of people and this hunger for art; why not bring everyone together when lockdown is over and make a massive feast of motoring art?. [Extracted from the article]

According to the Recording IndustryAssociation of America, shipments of CDs rose from31.6million in 2020 to 46.6million in 2021 - the firstyear-on-year increase recorded since 2004, which will bemusic to the ears of anyone who shares our fondness forthe shiny slivers of plastic introduced 40 years agothis year.£13,995. mcintoshlabs.com EAU ROUGE T-SHIRT BY DEUS EX MACHINA Deus didn't have to look far for inspiration forthis new shirt: it features a drawing of one ofthe company's own custom motorcycles, theYamaha XJR1300-based Eau Rouge racer.£45. uk.deuscustoms.com HERMANSEN BIKE ONE Winner of a Red Dot Design Award in 2021, the Bike One isa nimble, single-speed e-bike with an eye-catchingasymmetrical frame. McIntosh describes the eye-wateringly expensive MCD1200as a 'digital-to-analog convertor that includesreference-level CD playback capabilities'. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the sales techniques used by car manufacturers, specifically focusing on Enzo Ferrari and Ford. It highlights Enzo Ferrari's strategy of making it difficult to buy his cars, which increased their desirability and exclusivity. In contrast, Ford took a more accessible approach with their Puma model. The article also mentions a recent auction where a Ford RS500 sold for nearly £600,000, indicating a growing market for these cars. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents comparison of the Ford Focus RS Mk3 car from Ford with the Ford Focus RS Mk1 and the Ford Focus RS Mk2.

The article offers information about the DB sports car models released by British luxury sports car manufacturer Aston Martin from 1994 to 2016, including the 2003 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage sports car, and the 2015 Aston Martin DB9 sports car.

The article offers information on several classic cars including the DB2 Drophead , the DB MkIII , and the DB4 Convertible from Aston Martin.

Several photographs related to international historic motoring in 2015 are presented including test driver Norman Dewis, who received the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire; the sports car Lamborghini Miura; and Lord Montagu, founder of the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, England.

The article offers information on the Lightweight E-type car from Jaguar.

The article announces that HK-Engineering has received the Specialist of the Year Award of Historic Motoring Awards 2014.

The article informs that automation engineering firm HK Engineering, run by Hans Kleissl, has won the specialist of the year at the International Historic Motoring Awards 2014 and lists companies that were short listed for the awards including Claasic Motor Cars, RS Panels, and 3D Engineers.

Chrono AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson shares hispassion for watches THE CHALLENGE WHEN you're chattingwith Brian Johnson is keeping up with thestream of stories (complete with accents)about music, classic cars, watches and racing. At the end, there's asharp left and there's about 15 nuns yelling"Brian, Brian!" Where watches are concerned he's completelyunfussed by brands or famous names: 'I don'tcare as long as the watch itself looks thebusiness and it's practical. [Extracted from the article]

IGNITION / News After months of cancellations, 2020'sclassic summer finally gets going in London THE LONDON CONCOURS, the event nowset to kickstart the UK's frontline classic car'season' post-lockdown, has added a new classfocusing on the production cars that set newbenchmarks for pace. The former Jaguardesign boss, who is now striking out on his own,has everything from a TR6 to the car thattriggered his love of car design, the Jaguar XJ6. Clockwise from belowNew class will celebratefastest road cars by eraincluding McLaren F1 andMercedes-Benz 300 SLGullwing; Jensen C-V8 forLost Marques; McLaren Sennawill feature in hypercar group. [Extracted from the article]

The article informs that surviving cars from the film "The Italian Job" such as Jaguar E-types will be reunited to mark 50th anniversary of the movie at the London Classic Car Show at ExCeL on February 14-17, 2019 and mentions that original cars and replicas will be complemented by other vehicles.

Bentley finally endorses the blower; Car for each race that the original Blowers Callum is already bringing cars onto the scene in. [Extracted from the article]

A personal narrative is presented that discussed author's experience of childhood playing tennis, driving with two speed gearbox, and design of Jaguar XB.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of driving Jaguar F-Pace SVR and XE.