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Monty Panesar – the England cricket team's most prized spinner - yesterday became a brand ambassador for Jaguar when he collected his new XKR sports car from the Castle Bromwich plant in Birmingham.

David Steele, Jaguar's UK Marketing Director said: "We are delighted to be associated with Monty - he has established himself as a great ambassador for British sport making him the perfect match for a British brand. I am sure he will thoroughly enjoy driving his new XKR."

Commenting on the partnership, Monty said: "I’m really excited about working with Jaguar. I’ve always loved Jaguars because of their image and heritage, but I chose the XKR because, to me, it has everything. It’s the perfect sports car, it looks sexy and is amazing to drive."

Monty initially... // Easier

GAYDON September 5, 208: Monty Panesar the England cricket team's most prized spinner - yesterday became a brand ambassador for Jaguar when he collected his new XKR sports car from the Castle Bromwich plant in Birmingham.

David Steele, Jaguar's UK Marketing Director said: "We are delighted to be associated with Monty - he has established himself as a great ambassador for British sport making him the perfect match for a British brand. I am sure he will thoroughly enjoy driving his new XKR."

Commenting on the partnership, Monty said: "Im really excited about working with Jaguar. Ive always loved Jaguars because of their image and heritage, but I chose the XKR because, to me, it has everything. Its the perfect sports car, it looks sexy and is amazing to drive."

Monty initially attracted... // Autochannel

ENGLAND test cricketer Monty Panesar became Jaguars latest Brand Champion when he was handed the keys to a new XKR sports car.

The left-arm spin-bowler was presented with the keys to the car, which has a showroom value of about £70,000, by Jaguar UK marketing director David Steele.

Monty earlier toured the companys Castle Bromwich assembly plant to see the 115mph, 4.2 litre, XKs being built.

I like the XK, it is a nice sexy sports car... // BirminghamMail.net

ENGLAND test cricketer Monty Panesar became Jaguar's latest "brand champion" when he was handed the keys to a new XKR sports car.

The left-arm spin-bowler was presented with the keys to the car, which has a showroom value of about £70,000, by Jaguar UK marketing director David Steele.

Monty earlier toured the company's Castle Bromwich assembly plant to see the 115mph, 4.2 litre, XKs being built. "I like the XK, it is a nice, sexy sports car... // Coventry Telegraph

It was business as usual on the XK assembly line at Jaguars Castle Bromwich plant in Birmingham, even though used car sales slumped to 1966 levels in August.

The company, which has been enjoying a sales revival recently thanks to the success of its new XF, which is also built at the plant, was among the majority of manufacturers whose registrations were thrown into reverse.

Meanwhile, England test cricketer Monty Panesar became Jaguars latest Brand Champion when he was handed the keys to a new XKR sports car.

The left-arm spin-bowler was... // The Birmingham Post