First revealed by Auto...

First revealed by Auto Express in issue 827, this model will break new ground for Jaguar, showcasing the firm"s new petrol/electric hybrid technology which will eventually spread across the range. Likely to be based on the platform of the all-new X-Type, the soft-roader will get a sleek yet muscular bodyshell and a raised ride height, as well as an all-wheel-drive system based on that of the next-generation Freelander. Land Rover"s SUV is due next year, but a Jaguar soft-roader is unlikely before 2009.

The Patent Office says...

The Patent Office says the Traveller name isn"t currently signed to any car manufacturer. Yet it is owned by a variety of other firms, including makers of electrical goods and bicycles - and this would make any attempt to use the badge very difficult. BMW has yet to confirm the newcomer"s name, but given that the show cars at the Frankfurt, Tokyo and Geneva expos in the past year have all been referred to as Traveller concepts, it would be logical for the company to try to capitalise on public awareness and take the name through to production.