Jaguar’s new sports sedan ‘XF’ claims to be the first expression of Jaguar’s new design language in a four-door car, showing a strong family resemblance to the XK coupe but with comfortable seating for five and more than 300 litres of boot space.

Jaguar’s new design direction was first applied to the XK sports car and the XF is the next step forward. Along with maximizing interior space, the XF interior emphasizes sporting luxury. As an example of the interior’s innovation, the air conditioning vents are flush to the dashboard until the ignition is switched on, at which point they rotate to the open position.

Jaguar technical innovations include an industry-first rotary shifter, the JaguarDrive Selector, which combines precise, intuitive control and allows maximization of interior storage options. Jaguar’s shift-by-wire transmission makes it’s first appearance in a Jaguar sedan. Shift-by-wire replaces manual shift linkages with electronic commands and gives every XF rapid and very smooth gearshifts.

In addition, the XF comes with anti-lock brakes, electronic brake assist with electronic brake pressure distribution, dynamic stability control, cornering brake control, and engine drag torque control to prevent the rear wheels locking under deceleration.

Powered by 4,196cc supercharger engine with 420 horsepower, the XF SV8 model can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 5.4 seconds.

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GM Daewoo rolled out its new 2009 Lacetti hatchback in Korea market. It which comes with a new look, 15-inch alloy wheels and rear parking assist as standard for SX and Diamond models. The 2009 Lacetti hatchback with a manual transmission is priced at 12,460,000(KRW) for the LUX, 13,900,000 (KRW) for the SX, 14,790,000(KRW) for the Diamond, and 17,380,000 (KRW) for the 2.0-liter diesel Diamond.

In connection with the introduction of the 2009 Lacetti hatchback, GM Daewoo is launching several promotional initiatives from July through October such as free car tune-up classes and unique test-drive programs involving GM Daewoo racing team members.

Hanton showcased its in-dash car DVD player ‘HT-430’ during China Sourcing Fairs at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong, organized by Global Sources (NASDAQ: GSOL).

Adopting a 4.3-ich 16:9 wide touchscreen, the HT-430 is compatible DVD/CD/VCD/MP3/MPEG4. Other features included built-in GPS function, Bluetooth, built-in TV and AM/FM radio tuner.

Mercury launches its high-end built-in car navigation system ‘MD5000’ in Korea market, which is equipped with Monahan 624 Mhz processor, LG’s DMB chipset and PIP chipset independently.

Adopting ‘Mappy United’ map software, the MD5000 navigation supports POP (picture out picture), PIP (picture in picture) and NIP (navigation in picture) and drag & drop function. It also provides Trip display dedicated respectively to QUUS, OPIRUS, SM5/7, WINSTORM, TOSCA, and more.

In addition, the black box function allows its camera to record video of accident for about 18 seconds (before accident-12 seconds, after – 6 seconds). Other features include mobile WiMax service ‘KT Wibro’, FM radio tuner, and AV out connection for rear camera and DVD player.

It is expected to be available in the end of April, and suggested price is around 1,000,000 (KRW).

Hyundai Motor’s another flagship ‘Genesis Coupe’ is expected to be unveiled on March 18(local time) in New York.

As a rear-driven sports car, the Genesis Coupe has been developed in the same platform of the premium sedan Genesis. Equipped with 4-cylinder turbo, V6 engine as well as 6-grade transmission, it sprints from 0 to 100km/h in 6 seconds. According to the company the Genesis Coupe is expected to be launched in the US market in this September.