A partnership has been renewed.  What great information to hear and it involves Jaguar, Land Rover, and Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL).  The car brands have been doing business with each other since the early 1980′s.  WWL is responsible for shipping Jaguars and Land Rovers overseas from Southampton in the UK to North America and other countries.  Thus, you can thank them for the beautiful XK or Land Rover Sport waiting for you at your Madison dealer.

In 2010 WWL will ship around 45,000 Jaguar and Land Rover models across the Atlantic to several ports.  These include Baltimore, Brunswick, Port Hueneme in the United States; Halifax in Canada and Fremantle, Melbourne and Port Kembla in Australia; and Auckland in New Zealand.  Both companies will be working together to make sure their policies are in tune with lessening any negative impact on the environment.

It’s kind of cool to see where your new and used cars Madison come from.  Now that we’ve moved across the ocean from port to port, let’s see what’s on tap at  your Madison dealer.

Currently, there are many new models for sale.  For example, you have the 2010 Jaguar XF Premium Luxury model.  It is a beautiful luxury car with many great amenities.  It features a 5.0 L, V8 engine and an automatic transmission.  Inside the car you will find a handy navigation system, rear cupholders (making those backseat drivers very happy!), and many great audio features.

If you’re in the market for something bigger, consider the 2010 Land Rover LR2.  It has a sportier design, along with some awesome off road capabilities if you’ve got that adventurous gene in you!   Powertrain wise, it offers 230 HP and four wheel drive.  The engine is a 3.2 L that gives 234 pound feet of torque.  Fuel economy wise, highway driving is around 22 mpg.  Obviously, it’s not as great as a used cars Madison sedan, but after all, SUV’s aren’t known for that!  Instead, it’ll offer a ton of passenger and cargo space that a smaller auto cannot.

Don’t forget to bring your Jaguar or LR in for their Madison oil change every 3,000 miles or so. Your auto will thank you!

Tata Motors, the company that makes Jaguar’s, has announced that for all future Jags sold at your Madison dealer, a lighter weight aluminum will be used in the manufacturing of all models.

There are several advantages to using aluminum versus other metals.  The size of a luxury car has increased about 22 lbs per year over the past 10 years or so, affecting fuel economy and overall performance.  A large car can mean a company having to install larger engines to allow the car to get the power a luxury car owner expects.  Using aluminum can help lessen the weight and improve fuel economy of future Jags sold at your Madison used car dealership. Continue Reading…

The Jaguar XJ, the 2011 model of which is coming to your Madison dealer in April, has been dubbed the “most beautiful” at the Detroit auto show. The new XJ is reminiscent of Jaguar’s breathtaking unveil of the C-XF concept car at the Detroit show three years ago, which was met with lavish praise. Available in short- and long-wheelbase form, the 2010 XJ is offered with three V-8 powertrains and four models (XJ, XJL, Supercharged and SuperSport). The XJ is Jaguar’s equivalent to the BMW 7-Series, the Mercedes S class, the big Lexus sedan and the new Audi A8. For past models of the Jaguar XJ, check out the inventory at your Madison used car dealership. Continue Reading…

A brand new Volvo model will join the Madison new cars inventory.  The S60 is set to be there sometime in summer 2010.  The model is going to be on display at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2010.  Let’s see what experts are saying about the newly designed S60.

It’s reported that this vehicle will follow many of the same guidelines  as the S 60 concept car, which was introduced in early 2009.  It will most likely have the same 5- and 6-cylinder gasoline engines that are found in the inventories of used cars Madison car buyers currently see.   Down the road, a 4-cylinder, fuel injected option and hybrid car will join the S60 lineup. Continue Reading…

Choosing the perfect used car can be tricky. There are a lot of options among new cars to be sure, but with pre-owned vehicles a number of other variables factor into the mix. For instance, if you’re looking for Madison used cars, not only will you want to decide upon a price range and narrow down a list of models, you must weigh the subtle differences of age of the car, mileage, interior wear and tear, life remaining in: the tires, the alternator, the brakes…you get the point.

So what do you do? Here is a quick checklist of a few things to remember when purchasing a used vehicle from a Madison used car dealership:

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