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Jaguar F-Type lands in the lap of the 2013 Playboy Playmate of the Year

It does seem like Jaguar have decided that association of the F-Type with high-profile public faces is a good way to get the F-Type a few headlines, so we’ve had Lana del Rey singing her heart out in the F-Type cause, Damian Lewis acting his socks off for the F-Type’s Desire film and a plethora of faces associated with Jaguar’s Mille Miglia outing this year, where they’ve managed to get the F-Type front and centre and firmly bolted on to Jaguar’s Heritage outing. Now it’s the turn of Raquel Pomplun to raise the profile of the new F-Type a little higher, as Hugh Hefner has gifted her $100k and the use of an F-Type for a year as part of her prize for being crowned Playmate of the Year. Ms Pomplun may have preferred the F-Type as an outright gift – rather than a year long lease – but at least she’ll have the chance to parade round sunny California with the top down for 12 months.

Land Rover adds warranty program on pre-owned vehicles

Land Rover has add a warranty program for certified pre-owned-vehicle buyers in North America. Beginning on Oct. 1, Land Rover Select CPO buyers get a six-year/100,000-mile warranty, 24-hour roadside assistance, a 150-point inspection and no deductible on their vehicles.

Porsche shows off 911 Carrera technology in new video

Porsche posted a video on its YouTube channel on Monday, and it nearly slipped right by us. It's a promotional piece that tries to make you want a new 911 Carrera. It does a good job.