Interest in electric luxury vehicles remains strong, but for some automakers, getting new models to market is proving slower than planned. More than 60,000 people have reportedly lined up for Range Rover’s first all-electric SUV. Jaguar, meanwhile, is staking its entire brand on an all-new, all-electric future.

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Now, customers for both brands will have to wait a little longer to actually get their hands on either offering. A new report claims that Jaguar and Land Rover are pushing back production amid other issues.

As we reported earlier today, the Jaguar Land Rover group is cutting up to 500 management jobs in the UK. Tariffs are hitting the company hard. And it’s no secret that sales are struggling as a result of all the changes going on inside and outside of the brands. That said, it appears as though things just got worse for prospective clients.

Launch Delays for Key Electric Models

A new report says that Jaguar Land Rover is pushing back the launch of the Range Rover EV and two Jaguar EVs. Previously, Land Rover had targeted a late-2024 release for its electric SUV, while Jaguar’s models were scheduled to enter production by mid-2026. Those dates are now being pushed back as the company is waiting to allow for “more testing and for demand to pick up,” says the Guardian.

A Flexible Strategy, but No Firm Timelines

A company spokesperson told the news outlet that, “By 2030 JLR will sell electric versions of all its luxury brands. Our plans and vehicle architectures are flexible so we can adapt to different market and client demands. We are committed to the highest standards of design, capability and quality, and we will launch our new models at the right time for our clients, our business and individual markets.”

Waiting for the Right Moment?

What’s odd about that is that both brands need a shot in the arm sooner rather than later. As industry trends continue to develop, it doesn’t appear as though electric vehicles are suddenly going to shoot up in popularity anytime soon.

No doubt, the influence of the U.S. market and the political administration there will also have a hand in that. If Jaguar and Land Rover are waiting for the perfect time, it might not come for quite a while.

A Waymo self-driving robotaxi in Los Angeles recently found itself in a bit of a pickle after stopping abruptly in traffic, making an illegal left turn, and then being pulled over by a police officer in the heart of Los Angeles. While a human driver might have ended up with a ticket, fully autonomous vehicles currently dodge that fate in California since there’s no person behind the wheel to hold accountable.

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A clip of the incident was recently shared on social media. It shows a white Jaguar I-Pace stopped in the middle of a road in Beverly Hills, much to the dismay of a Mercedes-Benz G-Class driver behind it.

According to the individual filming, the man slapped the rear of the car, either purely out of frustration, or in the hope it would get the car to start moving. Not the most reliable method, but hey, it occasionally works on stubborn toasters at home.

Maybe it did in this case too, because moments later, the robotaxi began moving again. But its next moves didn’t exactly smooth things over. A police officer in a Ford Explorer pulled in behind it, just as the Waymo SUV slipped in front of an electric Mercedes and made an awkward, and illegal, left turn.

After appearing to get confused by the flashing red and blue lights behind it, the robotaxi eventually pulled over to the side of the road.

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It’s unclear what happened after the officer stepped out and approached the Jag, but they likely spoke with a human operator over the phone as there was no one onboard at the time.

No Ticket, But Not Off the Hook for Long

In the end, Waymo’s car probably without a ticket. According to The Washington Post, autonomous vehicles are currently exempt from receiving moving violations in California, as these must be issued to a human driver.

However, this policy is set to change. Starting in July 2026, police will be able to issue “notices of autonomous vehicle noncompliance” when a self-driving vehicle breaks the rules of the road. Not a moment too soon, if we may add.

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Jaguar has largely gone radio silent since unveiling the Type 00 concept in December. It marked the beginning of a new era for the brand, which had struggled trying to chase Audi, BMW, and Mercedes.

However, a lot is happening behind the scenes as the British automaker continues testing their “electric four door GT.” It’s slated to debut late this year and will be built in the United Kingdom.

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A prototype was recently spied undergoing testing near the Nürburgring and it appears to remain pretty faithful to the concept. While a number of details are hidden by camouflage and padding, we can see the production model will have an upright front fascia and slender headlights. They’re joined by a sporty lower intake that is broken up into three different sections.

Bigger changes occur further back as the production model has four doors and a larger greenhouse. Designers also gave the car flush-mounted door handles and a massive charging port cover. Elsewhere, there are sizable wheels and a sporty roofline that echoes the concept.

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The rear end is heavily disguised, but could be far more harmonious than the appliance-like rear end seen on the Type 00. Details are hard to make out, but it appears the model will have a slender, split taillight bar. We can also get a glimpse of what appears to be a more curvaceous bumper and fascia.

We can expect to learn more later this year, but the company has already confirmed the car will ride on the all-new Jaguar Electrical Architecture. It’s also slated to have a range of up to 430 miles (692 km) as well as a fast charging capability that can deliver 200 miles (322 km) of range in as little as 15 minutes.

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