A Jaguar that's actually pushing the technological envelope? Now, that's what we call change.

From a rotary gear selector that rises from the center console to powered HVAC vents that open on command, the Jaguar XF could be considered tacky if it was any other car - but it's executed brilliantly here.

A seductive shape, a warm, modern interior, and powerful engines - including the 420 horsepower supercharged model - make the XF one of 2008's best new cars.

As the company rebrands itself, Jaguar is blessed to have new owners with lots of R&D money - something that Ford can't even provide for itself.