19 April 2025
JDC board members and editor Gaynor Cauter were incredibly honoured to be invited by Jaguar to the UK unveiling of the controversial Type 00, held at Jaguar Classic. The ‘Friends of the Brand’ event was attended by well known Jaguar restorers, ex-designers and the ‘great and the good’ of the automotive scene. MD Rawdon Glover explained the Jaguar’s new rationale for the ‘brand with heritage’ before allowing guests to get up close to Type 00 and meet the creative team behind the design.
The JDC AGM, which is being held on Saturday 26th April at the British Motor Museum, will include a presentation and Q&A session with Ken McConomy, Head of Global PR for Jaguar Land Rover. Ken will explain the thinking behind Jaguar’s new direction and the design of Type 00. This is an amazing opportunity for members so make sure you don’t miss it.
Please join us in welcoming these new members who have joined the JDC in the past month.
JLR has temporarily paused shipments of all new vehicles to the USA as it works to “address the new trading terms” following the implementation of 25 per cent tariffs on imported cars. Read more here
Former F1 World Champion and current FIA World Endurance Championship driver, Jenson Button will return to this year’s Goodwood Revival to race his 1962 Jaguar E-Type in the RAC TT Celebration. Read more here
JDC members are being offered £10 off the entry price of this year’s London to Brighton Classic, Kit & Sports, and Modern Classic Runs, which take place on Sunday 1st June. Starting from Brooklands, the Runs take in the glorious Surrey and Sussex countryside with a beautiful midway point, finishing on Brighton’s seafront. Entry includes car and two people, route books, rally plate, commemorative plaque and entry into all venues. Just quote JDC2025 when booking. Reserve your place here
