Jaguar has partnered with Shell to introduce the world’s first cashless payment app where Jaguar drivers can use their car’s touchscreen to pay for fuel.
Rather than using a card at the pump, or queuing in the forecourt shop, owners who install the Shell app can simply drive up to any pump at a Shell service station (initially in the UK and then globally) and use the vehicle’s touchscreen to select how much fuel they require and pay using PayPal or Apple Pay. Android Pay will be added later in 2017.
An electronic receipt will be displayed on the touchscreen, so customers can leave the forecourt confident of having paid. A receipt will also be sent directly from the pump to the driver’s email address so you won’t end up losing your receipt in the process and can easily keep track on your expenses.
Peter Virk, Jaguar Land Rover’s Director of Connected Car and Future Technology, said, “In a world where cash is no longer king, customers are increasingly using electronic payments and contactless cards. Making a payment directly from a car’s touchscreen will make refueling quicker and easier. With this new system you can choose any pump on the forecourt and pay for the fuel even if you’ve forgotten your wallet or can’t find your credit or debit card.”
“You will save time because there’s no more queuing to pay in a shop, and for drivers with children, it won’t be necessary to wake them up, or unstrap them from their seats to take them into the shop.”
The new Shell app with in-car cashless payments will be available to download from today onwards and will be rolled out to additional markets globally during 2017.
The app is one of several new enhancements found in the updated Jaguar’s F-Pace, XE and XF models. Other updates include the introduction of the latest efficient Ingenium petrol and diesel engines and the addition of convenience features such as gesture technology where the sweep of a foot can open the boot.
The biggest enhancements found in 2018 F-Pace is the introduction of an efficient new E-Performance diesel model with CO2 emissions as low as 126g/km and fuel economy of 4.8 l/100km on the combined cycle – meaning fewer refuelling stops altogether. In addition, a high-output 240PS diesel and advanced new 250PS Ingenium petrol engine also join the line-up.
The potent 240PS diesel engine and new Ingenium petrol powerplant are also available in the XF sports saloon, alongside a 200PS version of the new Ingenium petrol engine.
Meanwhile, the 2018 XE sports saloon is available with 200PS RWD automatic and 250PS RWD and AWD automatic derivatives of the new four-cylinder Ingenium petrol engine. Drivers looking for even more dynamic performance can opt for the upgraded XE S, with its thrilling 380PS 3.0-litre V6 engine – up from 340PS – shared with the F-Type sports car.
Both the enhanced XE and XF sports saloons also comes with Gesture Boot Lid functionality, making loading and unloading more convenient, while Jaguar’s Configurable Dynamics technology is introduced as a standalone feature on both vehicles, allowing drivers to personalise the gearshift, throttle response and steering settings.
A virtual 12.3-inch TFT instrument cluster with full-screen 3D navigation and the availability of Dual View touchscreen technology also provides customers with added convenience as part of the updates.
Besides Jaguar F-Pace, XE and XF, the app is also available for the F-Type as well as the latest Land Rover models.
