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Thu, 08 Oct 2026

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 New electric car 'make or break for Jaguar'

Prof David Bailey says there is a lot riding on the Type 01 in terms of jobs and investment.

* Jaguar's new electric car, Type 01, has had a mixed reaction from car enthusiasts.
* Professor David Bailey calls it a "make or break" moment for the brand, as it competes in a luxury electric market that is still in its infancy.
* The UK government has hailed investments in the UK car industry by companies such as Bentley and McLaren.
* Jaguar's parent company JLR is facing tariffs from the US and pressure to go electric, following a cyber-attack last year that caused production to shut down for over a month.
* JLR has announced 4,000 job losses as part of its efforts to transition to an all-electric brand.
* The Type 01's design has been praised by some members of the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club, but others have expressed concerns about the price and competition from Chinese manufacturers.