Gamechangers: Cars that transformed companies

Will the Jaguar XE compete with the BMW 3 Series?

Jaguar will be hoping the launch of its new XE will be the start of exciting times and growth for the company, as it goes head to head with the BMW 3 Series for serious sales figures. But what other cars in recent years have helped transform its manufacturer?

The Jaguar XE could propel the manufacturer into the mainstream. We look at other models which have been gold for carmakers

 

Volkswagen Golf

 

 

It’s perhaps difficult to believe that the Volkswagen Golf was a direct replacement for the Beetle. Introduced in 1974, over 30 million Golfs have been sold, making it the second best-selling model ever, after the Toyota Corolla.