Jaguar Australia and The Australian Book of Records are pleased
to announce that from September 24, until October 17, 2012 a team
of drivers will be driving a Jaguar XF 2.2-litre diesel round the
14,600 km coastal road route of Australia, with a view to using the
lowest fuel consumption for the 'Under 3 Litre Diesel'
category.
This exciting drive will start 11am, from Jaguar HQ, 65 Epping
Road, North Ryde, Sydney and will be under the watchful eye of The
Australian Book of Records chief witness, Philip Swindells.
The drive will be headed by 'the world's most fuel efficient
couple', Helen and John Taylor and in relay fashion other driver's
en route will embrace the opportunity to get 'behind the wheel' of
the Jaguar XF 2.2-litre diesel vehicle demonstrating by driving in
a safe, smart fashion that they can improve their fuel
consumption.
The record-breaking drive will conclude in Sydney just before
the opening of the Australian International Motor Show, where the
Jaguar XF and footage of their drive will be on display, and John
and Helen will be sharing their tips on fuel economy with visitors
to the Show.
"Jaguar want to demonstrate to everyday drivers how they can
drive safer, smarter, save fuel, save money and reduce CO2
emissions, as well as break Australian National Fuel Economy
Records, hence partnering up with the Taylors and The Australian
Book of Records," said Nariné Salmasi, Jaguar
Marketing and Public Affairs Specialist.
"We are very excited to be at the Australian International Motor
Show where we can share our knowledge of and passion for fuel
economy," said John Taylor.
"John and Helen's passion for fuel economy and commitment to
educating motorists about how to drive safer and smarter is
extremely admirable and we are sure that all visitors to the Motor
Show will learn something from having been to their stand," said
Russ Tyrie, Show Director.
"They are well respected throughout the world for their fuel
saving techniques where they have exhibited at many Motor Shows and
conducted multiple world records drives to demonstrate fuel
economy.
"Furthermore, through the Australian Book of Records, John and
Helen will also encourage visitors to the Australian International
Motor Show to attempt their own Australian national and world
records – for all we know, Australia could
eventually hold the world record for the most Smarties eaten with
chopsticks!"
People of all ages and capabilities will be able to attempt
Australian national and world records in categories ranging from
food to technical to sporting, with dozens of attempts occurring
throughout the Show duration.
The 2012 Australian International Motor Show will be held at the
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour from
October 19-28, 2012.
For further information about the Show and to purchase early
bird tickets, visit www.motorshow.com.au which is
also compatible with all android and Apple mobile devices.
You can follow the Taylor's record attempt journey in the XF
around Australia on www.jaguar.com.au
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