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Range Rover Evoque Convertible Concept Promo Video Displays Versatility
Expanding the Land Rover brand to a wider audience, the Evoque proved to be a fresh and attractive departure from the traditional Land Rover offerings. Well received since 2010, global brand chief John Edwards reported that some 80 percent of Evoque customers are buyers new to the marque. With the unveiling of its new Evoque…
Range Rover Evoque Convertible Concept in Search of a Market: 2012 Geneva Motor Show
At present the convertible Evoque is merely a concept, a design study to gauge public response, though the way the automotive industry is these days, with more and more niche products appearing, don’t be surprised if you see it showing up on Rodeo Drive or South Beach a few years from now.
Jaguar Land Rover Looks to Invest in Chinese Market
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is looking to increase its stake into the worlds largest automotive market by way of a $2.87 billion joint venture with Chery Automobile. With BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi all having local manufacturing facilities within China, JLR is playing catch up and trying join the club. Last year, JLR sold 42,000 cars…
Land Rover Discovery Millionth Unit Celebrated
Land Rover is celebrating the completion of its millionth Discovery SUV today by launching a trip that will see the vehicle travel from its birthplace near Birmingham, U.K., to Beijing. “This gruelling expedition will be visiting 13 countries and covering 8,000 miles, and it’s a fitting initiative to celebrate the one millionth vehicle,” said Phil Popham,…
Land Rover Defender Appearing in Upcoming Bond Movie
James Bond hasn’t graced the silver screen in a while but details for the upcoming movie, Skyfall, are trickling out. In addition to the previously mentioned Range Rover Evoque and Aston Martin DB5 that will be making an appearance, we can now confirm that the Land Rover Defender will also star in the new film. Naomi…
Range Rover Evoque Convertible Leaked: Geneva Motor Show Preview
The new Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Convertible isn’t set to be officially unveiled until the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, but it appears that photos of the convertible crossover have hit the Internet early. The Range Rover Evoque Convertible will be the world’s first premium convertible SUV and is based on the Evoque three-door model….
2013 Range Rover Spied, Including Interior [Spy Photos]
Our photographers have captured the latest spy photos of the upcoming Land Rover Range Rover, including photos of the new SUVs interior. The photos below show what appears to be a significantly larger LCD screen in the center of the dash. The all-new Range Rover is expected to shed significant weight compared to the current…
Jaguar Land Rover to Skip Detroit for New Delhi Auto Expo
News that Jaguar and Land Rover won’t exhibit at this year’s North American International Auto Show can be taken as a sign of the diminished importance the Detroit show now plays on the global stage. There’s more to this story, however, as the reason the two luxury brands will be absent is due to a…
Land Rover Planning Plus-Sized Range Rover Evoque
Autocar UK is reporting that Land Rover is currently planning for a bigger Range Rover Evoque model, slotting a vehicle in between the Evoque and its Range Rover Sport sibling. Success of BMW‘s X-models and Audi‘s Q-models has encouraged Land Rover to expand its Range Rover brand. Possibly called “Grand Evoque”, it should be based…
Land Rover Gets In The Holiday Spirit With New Gift Ideas
If you’re stuck on what to get the Land Rover enthusiast in your life, why not surprise them with a Land Rover Experience, an ice hat or a collapsible kettle? These are just a few of the new offerings at Land Rover Gear’s online shop. One of the coolest ideas is the Land Rover Experience….
Range Rover Evoque Wins Top Gear “Car of the Year” Award
Following the announcement, the Evoque was taken on a “reward trip” across the wilds of North Africa, namely the desert and mountains of Morocco – talk about celebrating in style.
Startech Range Rover Evoque Revealed At Essen Motor Show
Startech, a sub-division of famous Mercedes tuning house Brabus, is showing off a custom Range Rover Evoque at this year’s Essen Motor Show. The project originally debuted at the Dubai International Motor Show earlier this month, and has now made its way over to Europe to Essen for its home crowd. The tuning package from…
Tata, Owner Of Jaguar, Land Rover Names Next CEO
Tata Sons has named Cyrus Mistry as its next CEO, as current CEO Ratan Tata prepares to retire. The unmarried, childless Tata named Mistry as CEO of the holding company responsible for Tata’s numerous divisions, among them their automotive sector which owns Jaguar and Land Rover, along with the namesake Tata Motors brand. “The appointment…
Justin Bieber Buys $160,000 Custom Range Rover Evoque to Impress Girlfriend
The way to a girl’s heart is through expensive automobiles – at least, that’s what Justin Bieber is betting on. In an attempt to impress his girlfriend Selena Gomez, the Canadian singer dropped more than $160,000 on a customized Range Rover. The Range Rover, a ‘Project Kahn’ car, comes with an $80,000 sound system, leather interior, modified…
Land Rover DC100, DC100 Sport Heading to LA Auto Show, Hint at Defender’s Return
First unveiled at the Frankfurt Auto Show, Land Rover has announced it will showcase both the DC100 and DC100 Sport concepts at the Los Angeles Auto Show later this week. More than just a regional unveiling, this announcement is an indication by Land Rover that it is looking to offer the next-generation Defender (which the…
Land Rover Rumored to Get Performance Sub-Brand
A new range of performance models from Land Rover may be on the horizon, bringing a sub-brand to the British luxury SUV manufacturer. Land Rover execs are reportedly considering the possibility of developing the equivalent of the “R” sub-brand currently found in Jaguar, their sister company. Rumors are that a high-performance Evoque variant is being…
Land Rover Defender Likely for U.S., DC100 Concept Headed to LA Auto Show
First unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Land Rover‘s DC100 Concept is heading to the U.S., signifying the luxury SUV maker’s intention to eventually offer a production version in North America. Previewing the next-generation Defender SUV, Land Rover’s global brand direct John Edwards has given strong hints that the new model will go on sale…
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Wins Motor Trend SUV of the Year Award
Congrats go out to the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, the winner of the 2012 Motor Trend SUV of the Year. The Evoque was up against some stiff competition this year. Other contenders up for the award included BMW X3, Dodge Durango, Dodge Journey, Ford Explorer, Jeep Wrangler, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, MINI Countryman, Saab 9-4x and…
Land Rover Defender To Carry On Until 2017
Fans of the Land Rover Defender worried about the iconic off-roader’s impending demise should feel at ease, because the Defender has a long life ahead of it, with production scheduled until 2017. While a new, more civilized Defender, will bow in 2015, the current vehicle will remain in production until 2017, and possibly as long…
Range Rover Evoque With 300 Horsepower Arriving Soon
Evoque program director David Mitchell has been driving one of the little Rovers, equipped with a turbocharged version of the 2.0-liter gas engine found in regular models and says that the vehicle’s chassis is more than up to the task of handling an additional 60 plus horsepower.
Land Rover Evoque to Take on Dakar Rally With BMW Power
Nothing can test a truck’s true mettle quite like thousands of miles of sand. For the 2012 Dakar Rally, the British Excite Rally Raid Team plans to enter the most brutal competition on Earth using three specially modified versions of Land Rover‘s new Evoque. Powered by a 3.0-liter turbo diesel straight-six engine by BMW producing…
Land Rover DC100, DC100 Sport Concepts Hint at Future Defender: 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
Other features it will likely sport include a four-cylinder gas and diesel engines with hybrid and even plug-in capability, plus probably an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Land Rover DC100 Concept Previews Next-Gen Defender
Off-roaders may want to listen up, this is your lucky day. Land Rover has confirmed production for the next-gen Defender SUV. The British automaker intends to launch a new Defender in 2015, and the concept version (DC100) will be present at next month’s Frankfurt Auto Show. Gerry McGovern, Director of Design for Land Rover weighed…
Land Rover Defender To Debut At Frankfurt Auto Show, Using LR4 Platform
Fans of the Land Rover Defender have long feared the vehicle’s demise amid intensifying regulations and waning interest in off-road vehicles, but Land Rover isn’t giving up on their iconic product. A report in a British magazine suggests that an all-new Defender will debut at the Frankfurt Auto Show, using the same underpinnings as Land Rover’s capable…
