Motorists with fast car insurance may welcome the news that Jaguar's design director Ian Callum has won the Award for British Luxury Design Talent at the 2008 Walpole honours.
Mr Callum was chosen for maintaining high standards of design and contributing to craftsmanship.
Julia Carrick, chief executive of Walpole, said: "Ian Callum joins a prestigious group of previous winners, including fashion designers Christopher Bailey and Betty Jackson."
Every year Walpole holds an awards ceremony in recognition of exemplary luxury brands and a commitment to British excellence.
Mr Callum joined Jaguar in 1999 as design director and is responsible for the XK sports model - which was voted Top Gear magazine's Car of the Year in 2006.
He was also the creative force behind the XF - named What Car? magazine's number one vehicle of 2008.
In related news, the XF was recently voted best luxury car and best diesel at the 2008 Scottish Car of the Year Awards.
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