The Jaguar XF is the last “Ford Jaguar” as the Jaguar brand is sold off to Tata Motors. With Ford, Jaguar lost the Grace, Pace and Space that made the marque famous and opted for Design, Innovation and Performance
… But as I assessed the XF’s compromised curb appeal, what I saw was essentially a rebodied S-Type, the XF’s tired predecessor, with a new interior. The mechanical bits are familiar, having come for the most part from other Jaguars. So it is styling that will make or break the XF, the last Jaguar developed under the heavy thumb of Ford. Both Jaguar and Land Rover are now being sold to Tata Motors of India.
Tata inherits a diminished cat; the XJ sedan and the XK sports coupe and convertible are the only other viable Jaguars at present. The S-Type, and the widely unloved X-Type, based on a humdrum Ford, have been discontinued. … [1]
… Under Tata, Jaguar faces a new life and an uncertain future in which the XF will play a crucial part. Luckily, the new owners seem to have an appreciation for the brand’s cachet and heritage, as well as the commitment and resources that will be needed to restore Jaguar to its former glory. … [1]
As of March 26th 2008, Tata Motors reached agreement with Ford to purchase their Jaguar Land Rover operations for two billion dollars. The sale is expected to be completed by the end of the second quarter of 2008. [3]
Give me an E-Type Series I 2+2 any day 
[1] Final Cat From Ford’s Litter (2005-May-04) [New York Times]
[2] Jaguar XF [Wikipedia]
[3] Tata Motors [Wikipedia]
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