Land Rover received two awards at the annual Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show that took place in Las Vegas between November 1 and 3, 2011. The LR2 received the “Best Premium Compact SUV” award and the Range Rover received the “Best Premium Large SUV” award. [click to continue…]
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According to Edmunds Inside Line blog, the 2015 Land Rover Defender will be reconnecting with its humble origins in the Third World. In an interview, Inside Line quotes Land Rover’s Global Brand Director, John Edwards, as saying that the 4×4 must be “appropriate for the Third World market,” while still being marketable to the “Californian surfer dude.”
While Land Rover hasn’t officially confirmed that the Defender will be sold in North America, Inside Line reads Edwards’ comments to be an indication that the 2015 Defender will be headed for the American market. [click to continue…]
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Fifty-five lion sculptures brought £75,000 (approximately $117,135) at auction as part of Pride in Bournemouth, a public arts event in the UK that raises money for charity. The Westover Land Rover lion, Born to Be Free, went under the hammer for £1,000 (approximately $1,560) which will help Born Free Foundation to fund lion-proof settlements in Kenya.
Suzy Otton of Westover Land Rover said: “I’m delighted that our Born to be Free lion, and the 49 other lions that have paraded the streets of Bournemouth and Christchurch since June have raised so much cash for charity. We are huge supporters of Born Free and fully support the vital work they do in conserving wild animals and their habitats. The money raised can really make a huge difference to the lives of lions and the local communities living in Kenya.” [click to continue…]
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The all-new 2012 Range Rover Evoque already made its debut at the Pars Motor Show last month. However, for the LA Auto Show, Land Rover took the covers off of the new five-door model, adding more versatility to this sporty crossover.
“While retaining everything that’s great about the Range Rover Evoque coupe, this new five-door bodystyle will offer customers even more choice, greater practicality, versatility and flexibility. The launch of the Range Rover Evoque in 2011 will expand the global appeal of the Range Rover marquee,” said Land Rover’s Managing Director Phil Popham. [click to continue…]
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Land Rover is celebrating the 40 year anniversary of the original Range Rover SUV. After three generations, Land Rover has produced an impressive one million Range Rovers and to celebrate this milestone, the company is teaming up with a local charity.
A top-of-the-line black Range Rover Vogue Autobiography edition, which was just assembled in Solihull, will be donated with proceeds going to Help for Heroes. This charity helps wounded soldiers upon their return home. Motoring journalist Jeremy Clarkson will also be on hand to take delivery on the organization’s behalf during an episode of Top Gear. [click to continue…]
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Jaguar Land Rover may be setting its sights on the Chinese market. According to The Wall Street Journal, the automaker is looking to build a new joint venture to help solidify its standing in this lucrative, growing market. The move would be the result of a new strategy to advance Jaguar and Land Rover products in developing markets.
Tata Motors, which purchased the Jaguar and Land Rover brands from Ford Motor Co., has long believed that both brands have tremendous potential around the world. The company also believes that under its previously ownership, both brands “have been somewhat under-managed” for some time, despite their adoration in many markets. [click to continue…]
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The updated 2011 Land Rover Range Rover signals big changes at the luxury SUV brand. Among the range of minor tweaks for the 2011 model year, the latest Range Rover will also become available with a new diesel powertrain, to better meet demands for greater fuel efficiently.
Unfortunately, the 4.4-liter V8 diesel engine will not be heading to the U.S. market for 2011. Instead this 30 MPG engine will be available only in Europe. [click to continue…]
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The all-new compact Range Rover, which is based on the Land Rover LRX concept, has been an important new model for a brand that hasn’t yet been successful in the burgeoning luxury compact crossover segment. But now it appears that this new mystery model will finally be revealed tomorrow.
In conjunction with celebrating the brand’s 40th anniversary, the new compact Range Rover will be launched at an event held at The Orangery, Kensington Palace, London. [click to continue…]
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Although the Range Rover received an number of updates for 2010, the 2011 Range Rover will get even more good stuff, including a new V8 diesel engine, a new 8-speed transmission, and two significant Terrain Response upgrades.
Under the hood will be a new 4.4-liter turbocharged V8 diesel unit that will produce 308 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque. This engine will replace the 3.6-liter diesel offered in some markets and will improve the Range Rover’s fuel economy by about 18.5 percent, with an estimated 25 mpg in combined driving. [click to continue…]
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This month, Land Rover will be celebrating the 40 year anniversary of the Range Rover. Balancing off-road prowess with surprising levels of luxury, the Range Rover has had many imitators over the years, but few vehicles have the capability that only a true Range Rover possesses.
“The Range Rover is really four vehicles in one,” says managing director Phil Popham. “It’s a seven-days-a-week luxury motor car, a leisure vehicle that will range far and wide on the highways and off-road trails of the world, a high performance car for long distance travel, and a working cross-country vehicle.” [click to continue…]
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