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#1 I was wrong about repro spinners!

Post by Heuer » Wed Nov 20, 2024 11:45 am

As many of you will know I have railed for years about the inaccuracy of the Jaguar logo squished letters and engraving on the eared repro spinners produced by Orson Engineering and others.
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Well my crusade has been now brought to a shuddering halt as JLR have announced their logo will now appear as JaGUar. JLR did sue and won a copyright battle with the repro spinner manufacturers so maybe they thought "what the hell" and adopted their mash up? They have also ditched the Growler badge on the grounds, and I am not making this up, it may scare, intimidate or offend young car buyers. :banghead:
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#2 Re: I was wrong about repro spinners!

Post by paydase » Wed Nov 20, 2024 12:22 pm

Everybody is probably now aware of this TERRIBLE new approach of Jaguar:


Nothing of past Jaguar to see any more...
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#3 Re: I was wrong about repro spinners!

Post by Gfhug » Wed Nov 20, 2024 2:05 pm

Heuer wrote:
Wed Nov 20, 2024 11:45 am
They have also ditched the Growler badge on the grounds, and I am not making this up, it may scare, intimidate or offend young car buyers. :banghead:
And how many young buyers are going to buy the £100,000 plus new electric jaGUars?
JLR also state that all this is in keeping with Sir William Lyons ideas of being different from other manufacturers. Bet he’s spinning in his grave faster than one of the new electric motors.

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#4 Re: I was wrong about repro spinners!

Post by mgcjag » Wed Nov 20, 2024 2:27 pm

Looks like JLR are advertised to the "Gender unsure Clown Brigade".....I assume they are bringing out an electric uni cycle to appease the woke crowd :banghead:
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#5 Re: I was wrong about repro spinners!

Post by Heuer » Wed Nov 20, 2024 2:32 pm

Apparently all JLR cars will be left hand drive from now on as those on the right are out of step with their agenda.

Also they have stated their motto (inspired by Sir William apparently) is "Never Copy" yet their press release says:

The Jaguar 'leaper' emblem will be retained by used on a new lined background said to have taken inspiration from IBM's logo. 'Always leaping forward, it is a representation of excellence and hallmark of the brand,' the company said

The final addition to Jaguar's new EV-inspired branding portfolio is this 'monogram'. This is a circular disk containing two artistically formed letter 'J's. Think of the interlocking 'G's in the Gucci fashion symbol

Someone did not get the memo!
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#6 Re: I was wrong about repro spinners!

Post by Iansparky » Wed Nov 20, 2024 5:24 pm

I am looking at getting some new steering wheel badges made to the new design,
we could all ditch the growler for the new modern ones
Anybody fancy coming into business with me,
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#7 Re: I was wrong about repro spinners!

Post by DWW » Thu Nov 21, 2024 2:49 am

What a disaster for the brand, who signed off such an abomination to be presented to the world. Probably they just signed their own death certificate by shooting themselves in the face. Possibly a case where now the values of classic Jags will sky rocket - hopefully :bigrin:
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#8 Re: I was wrong about repro spinners!

Post by caveman » Thu Nov 21, 2024 7:01 am

I hope our UK parts suppliers make it very clear when items are rebranded in this way. I for one can then steer clear and save money on return postage on such items.
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#9 Re: I was wrong about repro spinners!

Post by 44DHR » Thu Nov 21, 2024 8:58 am

No matter what you may think of this man, his words in this short video echo many people’s sentiments about the potential future of Jaguar with this re-brand. Nice E type in the video too !
(You may have to tap the main video screen and click the speaker to unmute it in order to hear his words).
1.4 Million views as of 9.00 am this morning. 2.5 Million views as of Sunday 24th November

https://x.com/Nigel_Farage/status/1859327210617712870

It’s not looking good !
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#10 Re: I was wrong about repro spinners!

Post by Philippe-J. » Thu Nov 21, 2024 9:01 am

This sad story crossed the Channel:
https://www.lefigaro.fr/societes/et-sin ... e-20241120
The only good news is that this paper gave rise to more than 200 wrathful reader comments. It's a sign that the Jag lovers community is still alive, even if a bit desesperate :sad: around here.
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#11 Re: I was wrong about repro spinners!

Post by Gfhug » Thu Nov 21, 2024 9:20 am

44DHR wrote:
Thu Nov 21, 2024 8:58 am
No matter what you may think of this man, his words echo many people’s sentiments.

It’s not looking good !
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Dave
Sadly, tend to agree with you Dave. I tried to buy a new Jaguar last year and the total indifference I received from the sales people cried volumes for how low this once great Marque has become. The advert is all smoke and mirrors :banghead:

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#12 Re: I was wrong about repro spinners!

Post by Heuer » Thu Nov 21, 2024 12:53 pm

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#13 Re: I was wrong about repro spinners!

Post by paydase » Thu Nov 21, 2024 2:56 pm

Thanks David.
Guess what? 1957-1982 is my choice :bigrin:
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#14 Re: I was wrong about repro spinners!

Post by caveman » Thu Nov 21, 2024 8:03 pm

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From social media post:
"The concept will be shown in full on 2 December at Miami Art Week in Florida, the US."
Article went on to say:
"The image was posted to social media accompanied by the text “copy nothing”, reiterating the mantra of JLR creative chief Gerry McGovern – and a phrase that is derived from that of Jaguar founder William Lyons. It's set to preview a four-door electric GT, which will be the first in a three-car line-up due from 2026."
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#15 Re: I was wrong about repro spinners!

Post by caveman » Thu Nov 21, 2024 8:08 pm

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#16 Re: I was wrong about repro spinners!

Post by DWW » Sat Nov 23, 2024 10:57 pm

Head of JLR ‘annoyed’ at people for the adverse way the intro was received and ridiculed by all the various motoring commentators and the wider public.
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#17 Re: I was wrong about repro spinners!

Post by Durango2k » Sun Nov 24, 2024 4:38 am

Hey,

That new logo looks like an Umbrella company logo - why not let us call it „the umbrella logo“.

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#18 Re: I was wrong about repro spinners!

Post by paydase » Sun Nov 24, 2024 9:12 am

That ad campaign may very well have consequences similar to the Budweiser/Mulvaney one.
Let's see how JLR will backpedal if they dare doing it soon enough to mitigate damage...
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#19 Re: I was wrong about repro spinners!

Post by Series1 Stu » Sun Nov 24, 2024 9:13 pm

It looks to me like somebody let a bunch of advertising undergraduates loose on the PR budget.

The most ridiculous thing I've ever seen.

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#20 Re: I was wrong about repro spinners!

Post by malcolm » Mon Nov 25, 2024 8:40 am

Series1 Stu wrote:
Sun Nov 24, 2024 9:13 pm
It looks to me like somebody let a bunch of advertising undergraduates loose on the PR budget.

Regards
Almost certainly exactly what did happen
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