Auto News Roundup 7-27-09: Jaguar and Land Rover report $1.1-billion loss, Alfa Romeo MiTo not coming to U.S.

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-- British luxury carmakers Jaguar and Land Rover reported a loss of $1.1 billion but will receive a bridge loan from the British government. Reuters

-- Nissan previews its prized electric car, which has a driving range of 99 miles under a full charge. Detroit News

-- 1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe may set a record for the highest price paid for an American automobile at public auction. Edmunds

-- Although many predicted it would come, Alfa Romeo’s CEO says the MiTo is probably not headed to U.S. Leftlanenews.com

-- Nissan tweaks its engines, wheels, options and weight ratios to attract ‘cash for clunkers’ buyers. Leftlanenews.com

-- GM’s vice chairman, Bob Lutz, is critical of commercials, with good reason. Detroit News

-- Joni Gray