- Jaguar Design Director Ian Callum named Industry Innovator of the Year at Motorcity Automotive Industry Night (MAIN) Event
- Jaguar products praised for distinct design language, use of advanced technology and outstanding vehicle dynamics
(DETROIT, MI) ‑ January 16, 2014 ‑ Jaguar Design Director Ian Callum has been named 'Industry Innovator of the Year' at the 2014 Motorcity Automotive Industry Night (MAIN) Event Awards. Jaguar was recognized by the MAIN Event Executive Committee as the ultimate definition of automotive luxury and praised for its distinct design language, use of advanced technology and outstanding vehicle dynamics. The ceremony took place at Orchestra Hall, Detroit, in front of an audience of over 700 automotive executives, designers and international media.
Presenting the trophy to Ian, Keith Nagara, Executive Committee Chairman said, "Jaguars are beautiful vehicles that all generations aspire to own. They epitomize the ultimate in automotive luxury, desirability and craftsmanship. Ian Callum has led the design revolution at Jaguar that has helped transform the brand, most recently demonstrated by the launch of the stunning F‑TYPE Coupé. This is a brand that is going from strength to strength."
Ian Callum said, "It is an honor to receive this award. It is with the benefit of having such a great team around me that we have been able to deliver the cars and designs that define Jaguar today."
Ian Callum has been at the forefront of the transformation of Jaguar's design aesthetic since joining the brand in 1999. Born in Dumfries, Scotland, he studied Industrial Design at the Glasgow School of Art. Upon graduating, Callum opted to specialize in vehicle design, enrolling at the Royal College of Art (RCA) on the Automobile Design course, and has since received five honorary doctorates from universities around the world. Callum is responsible for Jaguar design language created over the past decade, which includes the current Jaguar XK, XF, XJ and the recently launched F‑TYPE sports car.
Staged in Detroit on the eve of the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), the annual celebration of automotive excellence allocates four awards across design and industry. Each year two industry executives whose achievements have made a substantial global impact, leading their institutions to set new standards of industry innovation, are recognized at the awards. Celebrating not only established excellence, the next generation of automotive talent is selected by the MAIN Executive Committee from current design students at Lawrence Technological University.
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About Jaguar
Jaguar is a premier manufacturer of luxury sedans and sports
cars offering unparalleled design with tremendous performance. The
company's vision throughout its storied history has been simple: To
produce beautiful, fast cars that are desired the world over.
Jaguar strives to provide a world class ownership experience to
every owner. Today's Jaguar lineup consists of the XJ luxury sedan,
XF sports sedan, the XK Coupe and Convertible sports cars and the
two‑seater F‑TYPE. Jaguar designs, engineers and manufactures
exclusively in the United Kingdom, at the Castle Bromwich
manufacturing plant in the British Midlands. Jaguar is fully
engaged with sustainability initiatives and social concerns with
continuous involvement in environmental and community programs. For
more information visit the official Jaguar website at
http://www.jaguarusa.com.
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• The United States is one of the leading global markets for both Jaguar and Land Rover
• Jaguar Land Rover employs 25,000 people and sells vehicles in 170 countries around the world
• Jaguar Land Rover has two state of the art engineering and design facilities and three advanced manufacturing plants in the UK
• In the 2012/13 fiscal year, Jaguar Land Rover has reported revenues of $23.8 billion, up 17% year on year ($20.4 billion last year)
• Headquartered in Mahwah, New Jersey in the United States, Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC has offices across the USA. Jaguar Land Rover has offices in the following locations: California, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Washington D.C.
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