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by SoftTalker 680 days ago
Why do they use Jaguars? Seems an unnecessary expense.
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They're spending a lot on the sensors anyway, so they might as well invest in a super nice experience all around to make it worthwhile.
They got a good deal on EV Jags that weren't selling.
Haven’t jaguars always been a mixed bag? Kind of low quality luxury, so I can imagine them getting some kind of deal. The irony is that jaguar used to be know for its really bad electrical wiring back in the 70s.
They won't soon, the I-Pace is stopping production
I did spot a Waymo Zeekr on the street in San Francisco the other day. But all the other Waymos I've seen lately are still Jaguars.
It's because the car is contract-manufactured by Magna and they came to a convenient agreement to get thousands of white cars with extra holes.
Overcoming stigma perhaps? Making it seem bougier
Minimal markup compared to the equipment already on there.