5 years ago.(Brief Article)

The top stories from Automotive News Europe's July 22, 1996 edition - and how they developed.

Uncharted territory

Jaguar may build a small sedan to rival the BMW 3 series and Mercedes-Benz C class. Roger Putnam, Jaguar's head of sales and marketing, said: "We're thinking about how far we can stretch the range."

Jaguar unveiled its 3-series and C-class fighter - the X-type - at the Geneva auto show this March. Sales are now under way. Managing Director Jonathan Browning said: "Gone are the days when we focused on a narrow niche."

Audi's name game

Volkswagen group will decide soon whether to give the go-ahead to Audi's …