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It's almost comical. In response to the hyperbole of questions that surround rumors that Ford Motor Company will sell off Jaguar and Land Rover in a bid to raise funds, Ford issued a press release yesterday that touted Jaguar safety. Specifically, the Blue Oval mentioned that the slow selling Jaguar XJ sedan had made it onto Forbes Magazine's list of the top 20 safest cars for 2007.

Ford sited that Forbes came by this rating honestly; using data from Consumer Reports, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Insurance Institute of Highway Safety and Highway Loss Data Institute.

FoMoCo listed some of those features that made the big Jag so safe:

"The XJ is well-equipped with a number of standard safety features, such as advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Reverse Park Control and the Adaptive Restraint Technology System, which tailors airbag deployment to the needs of the driver and passenger based on the severity of the impact, occupant's weight and seat position."

Okay, now if everyone in the market for a $60K luxury sedan would just direct themselves to their nearest Jaguar dealer - all would be right as rain.

[Source: Ford]