| South Africa: Land Rover Discovery 3 wins BEST 4x4 at Woman On Wheels Awards! | | 2008-08-29 14:51:32 | | Land Rover's Discovery 3 / LR3 holds the Guinness Book World Record as the most awarded vehicle ever and the awards keep on rolling in. Land Rover's Discovery 3 TDV6 was voted BEST 4x4 at South Africa's WOW (Woman On Wheels) Car of The Year Awards that was held earlier this month. All vehicle entrants are tested by woman to meet certain criteria such as:- Savvy: design, versatility and female-friendly features (e.g.. storage space, etc)- Safety: built in protection for safe driving and hijack prevention- Surety: on-the-road reliability and after-sales service- Soul: fuel-saving features and eco-friendly additions- Sale: value for moneySource: Land Rover... | | By: Land Rover Chronicles | | |
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| Autocar reveals possible future Land Rover models and release dates! | | 2008-08-28 21:38:15 | | There has been much discussion lately about Land Rover's future model plans now that they are owned by Tata. The June 25th issue of Autocar Magazine discussed Land Rover's all-new models, facelifted models and includes release dates. According to Autocar, the LRX (L513) is scheduled for 2011 and an all-new seven-seat Freelander 2 / LR2 based vehicle nicknamed the "Ventura" (L486) is expected in 2012. The all-new Range Rover (L405) is said to be scheduled for a 2013 release and the next Range Rover Sport (L494) hits dealers in 2014. The next Discovery is penciled in for 2015 or 2016 and a new Defender might also be released around the same time. All information is from UK's Autocar Magazine. You can read the entire article at the LINKPhoto: Land Rover... | | By: Land Rover Chronicles | | |
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| Land Rover's commitment to carbon offset! | | 2008-08-28 21:36:35 | | Land Rover deserves tremendous credit for their commitment to carbon offset and future fuel saving innovations. They're really one of the few automobile companies that have jumped in with both feet. We wouldn't doubt that an all-electric plug-in LRX might also be available in the near future too. Below is an informative video about their commitment to carbon offset as well as other emission reduction solutions around the world. The video is about 6 minutes long. ... | | By: Land Rover Chronicles | | |
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| US: Land Rover G4 Challenge Nevada Passage Show Airs in More Than 80 Cities Nationwide! | | 2008-08-28 15:36:31 | | As the Land Rover G4 Challenge Nevada Passage hits the airwaves nationwide this month, television audiences will have the opportunity to experience the adventure competition from the point of view of 20 elite athletes as they explore the lost city of St. Thomas in Lake Mead, run through beautiful Cathedral Gorge and compete in a winching competition at the Nellis Dunes. "The Nevada Passage," which is now in its fourth year, highlights the state of Nevada and allows viewers to witness the abundance of outdoor adventure activities in the Silver State, Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki announced today.... | | By: Land Rover Chronicles | | |
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| UK: Land Rover drives the future of English Rugby! | | 2008-08-27 18:13:44 | | - Watch YouTube videoLand Rover has today announced a new four year sponsorship agreement with both Premier Rugby and the Rugby Football Union. The comprehensive deal includes the launch of a brand new, country-wide grass roots tournament called the Land Rover Premiership Cup which will reach around 40,000 children over the coming four years.... | | By: Land Rover Chronicles | | |
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| UK: MIRA's MACE-2 unmanned autonomous vehicle based on Land Rover mechanicals! | | 2008-08-27 18:02:02 | | At the recent Defence Vehicle Dynamics UK show MIRA Ltd., a UK automotive and aerospace technology firm, unveiled this autonomous MACE-2 UGV (unmanned ground vehicle), which is based on Land Rover mechanicals. It's built for rock climbing as well as stairs and can reach a top speed of 80mph on road using a hybrid electric powertrain. The MACE-2 is built primarily for defence applications and its advanced sensing technology give it situational awareness, which can also be used to communicate between other similar unmanned vehicles to strategize and plan missions on the battlefield. Further information won't be released until the vehicle reaches full production sometime in 2009. The demand for unmanned ground vehicles has become a top priority not only in the UK but also in the U.S. where congress has mandated that "by 2015, one-third of the operational ground combat vehicles are unmanned".... | | By: Land Rover Chronicles | | |
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| Latest Land Rover Reviews - August 27, 2008 | | 2008-08-27 17:37:40 | | In this latest round of Land Rover reviews Car Magazine drives the Defender 90 SVX, AutoXchange gets there hands on a Range Rover Sport Supercharged and takes the full size Range Rover off-road, and AutoExpress compares the Freelander 2 TD4 against the new Jeep Cherokee. All links below.... | | By: Land Rover Chronicles | | |
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| Tata cuts Land Rover production | | 2008-08-26 16:08:00 | | Land Rover sales are tanking along with the rest of SUVs sold here in the States and in Europe, but strong sales in China and Russia are keeping Tata's new luxury SUV brand to within 3% of last year's sales volume. Encouraging sales in emerging markets isn't enough, however, for the Indian automaker to keep from cutting production to hedge against a further worsening of market conditions. In an effort to keep production in line with sales, two shifts have been cut from the Solihull Land Rover plant and 300 workers have been moved to the Castle Broomwich Jaguar plant. Tata is also executing production cuts at the Halewood Jaguar factory where the perpetually disappointing X-Type is produced.With Land Rover making up all the profits between Tata's two newly owned British Marquees, the Indian automaker is keeping a keen eye on production to make sure the luxury SUV brand continues to bring in profits. If sales begin to slip further, we'd expect Tata to make more drastic cuts, and quickly.... | | By: Car News | | |
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| The Land Rover Discovery 3 named best family 4x4 by Evecars.com! | | 2008-08-22 11:56:53 | | Land Rover's most awarded vehicle, the Discovery 3 has today received yet another accolade from the leading women's motoring website, evecars.com in their Car of the Year awards.The versatile Discovery 3 was voted Best Family 4x4 beating the Hyundai Santa Fe and the VW Tiguan. The judging panel of women, along with What Car? editor Steve Fowler, tested each vehicle's driving characteristics, comfort, practicality and space.... | | By: Land Rover Chronicles | | |
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| USA: Celebrating 60 years, Land Rover debuts 2009 line-up at Concours d'Elegance! | | 2008-08-20 17:07:10 | | Land Rover, the world’s leading sport utility vehicle manufacturer, celebrated its 60th Anniversary at the Motorsports Concours d’Elegance in Pebble Beach, Calif. The weekend featured a variety of events, including an historical display of Land Rover vehicles as well as a celebration of Land Rover’s long record of excellence through the Portraits of Adventure photography exhibit. Additionally, the company offered a preview of the new 2009 model year line up.Land Rover kicked off the weekend as the host of the annual Concours d’Elegance party, held Thursday, August 14. Very special Land Rover vehicles ranging from the very first 1948 pre-production Land Rover, Huey, to Land Rover’s newest family member, the LRX concept car – exemplifying Land Rover’s rich history and design evolution Portraits of Adventure, a photo retrospective enhanced the evening for those attending.... | | By: Land Rover Chronicles | | |
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| UK: Land Rover double at AutoExpress 2008 New Car Honours Awards! | | 2008-08-20 17:04:33 | | Land Rover has won two prestigious accolades in the Auto Express New Car Honours awards, beating tough competition to win Best Compact SUV and Best Premium SUV.The Land Rover Freelander 2 fought off the likes of the VW Tiguan, Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4 and Ford Kuga in what is one of the most hotly contested sectors to win Best Compact SUV, while the Discovery 3 beat the BMW X5, Audi Q7 and the Mercedes M-Class to win Best Premium SUV.... | | By: Land Rover Chronicles | | |
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| UK: Land Rover celebrates its 60th birthday at Burghley! | | 2008-08-20 17:02:13 | | Land Rover will once again be supporting The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials as title sponsor from September 4-7, 2008, where it will also be celebrating its milestone anniversary.Land Rover's association with Burghley dates back to the 1990s but the relationship was cemented in 2005 when the Company took up the reins as the main sponsor of the Horse Trials. Land Rover has confirmed that this association will continue until at least 2010.... | | By: Land Rover Chronicles | | |
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| Germany: New Land Rover off-road instruction book set for release! | | 2008-08-17 22:45:25 | | We've got the exclusive on Stefan Schumacher's new Land Rover off-road instruction book that’s due to go on sale in less than 10 days in Germany. The English edition will be released in the U.S., UK, Australia and other parts of the world in February 2009. This book includes off-road instruction for newer Land Rovers too and insider tips from experts. You can purchase this book at the LINK... | | By: Land Rover Chronicles | | |
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| North America: Land Rover introduces 2009 LR2 HST at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance! | | 2008-08-17 22:37:52 | | Land Rover hasn't released any official information regarding this yet, but enthusiasts over at MotiveMag spotted Land Rover's 2009 North American Specification LR2 HST at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. It's similar to the Freelander HST in the UK with a new HST mesh grill, Integrated Body Kit and dual HST exhaust tips, which are available in five different colors. For more photos and information straight from the Concours d'Elegance jump over to MotiveMag.... | | By: Land Rover Chronicles | | |
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| Cyprus: Land Rover supports Mountain High Aphrodite's Challenge! | | 2008-08-17 22:35:30 | | Land Rover has extended its support for a Mountain High multi-activity challenge on the Island of Aphrodite, Cyprus, to raise awareness for heart diseases in women. Taking place from 10th – 15th September 2008, Aphrodite’s challenge is part of the Go Red for Women global campaign which aims to reduce the occurrence of cardiovascular disease through awareness, education and prevention. This challenge also encourages women to exercise more and follow a healthy diet regime.... | | By: Land Rover Chronicles | | |
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| Edmiston and Land Rover! | | 2008-08-13 03:01:00 | | In April of 2008, Edmiston and its long-term strategic partner Land Rover organised a competition to design the ultimate Superyacht Range Rover. Seven of the world’s top yacht designers took part, and the results were both stunning and innovative.The designs by Bannenberg, Tim Heywood, Andrew Winch, Terrence Disdale, Ken Freivokh, Redman Whiteley Dixon and Martin Francis will be exhibited at the Edmiston Terrace of the Port Palace Hotel during the Monaco Yacht Show 2008, with the winning design being unveiled on Thursday 25th September 2008.Visitors to the show will also be able to place their orders for these spectacular vehicles. Delivery time will be between three and six months with prices ranging from € 200,000 to € 800,000.All Range Rover designs below... | | By: Land Rover Chronicles | | |
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| Crossing the Bering Strait in a Land Rover! | | 2008-08-12 01:13:11 | | Steve Burgess and Dan Evans from the Cape to Cape Land Rover expedition recently crossed the Bering Strait, which is the icy water passage between Russia and Alaska. They didn't travel by ship to Alaska they traveled by Land Rover with inflatable tubes attached to their Defender 110. In the video below you can watch them crossing the icy waters to Alaska. You can also read more about the Cape to Cape Expedition on their website at the LINK.
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| Latest Land Rover Reviews - August 11, 2008 | | 2008-08-12 00:46:27 | | We've posted the latest Land Rover reviews for your reading and viewing enjoyment. This round of reviews features a test drive of Land Rover's new ERAD full hybrid Freelander 2 in the UK and Australia's Drive.co.au has a video review of the Defender 110. This and much more in the links below.... | | By: Land Rover Chronicles | | |
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| Land Rover adventure video! | | 2008-08-12 00:43:23 | | This has got to be the best online Land Rover video by far! After watching this entire video you'll feel like jumping into your Land Rover and taking on the world. The video runs about 9 minutes.
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| INCAT lands major new IT services contract at Jaguar Land Rover! | | 2008-08-12 00:30:00 | | Jaguar Land Rover appoints INCAT as Application Transition Vendor and Application Management Services provider in a move that underscores INCAT’s leadership in IT and engineering management within the automotive sector.INCAT, a global leader in Enterprise IT Services and Engineering Services Outsourcing (ESO) and a leading international provider of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, has been awarded a managed services contract with Jaguar Land Rover until 2013. Jaguar Land Rover has appointed INCAT as the preferred services partner on two key roles in the Ford–Tata IT migration process.... | | By: Land Rover Chronicles | | |
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| Online Land Rover videos now in High-Def! | | 2008-08-04 21:09:22 | | It was inevitable that online video uploads would eventually go high-definition. Vimeo isn't the first to deliver online high-definition video uploads, but they are among the few that you don't have to register for an account with just to view. Below is a video that a Land Rover enthusiast uploaded on Vimeo from the recent British Motor Show Land Rover off-road experience. It's almost like your riding along with them in the Disco3! You’ll need a broadband internet connection. The video is just over four minutes long and make sure you turn HD mode ON and click full screen. Land Rover Experience from Steve on Vimeo.... | | By: Land Rover Chronicles | | |
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| Fiat takes over financing for Jaguar/Land Rover in Europe | | 2008-08-01 12:00:00 | | Remember the first time you moved out of your parents' house? Suddenly you were out on your own, without the security of a financial safety net. Same goes for car companies, so after Jaguar and Land Rover moved out of the Ford house and in with its new roomie Tata, suddenly the pair of British auto marques is searching for a new financial arrangement. And it's found one, thanks to the close relationship between Tata and Fiat.Through a joint venture with French bank Credit Agricole, the Italian auto giant will be handling the financing of all new Jaguars and Land Rovers purchased across Europe. Fiat may have opted out of buying the two English automakers themselves, but the collaboration with Tata seems to be bringing them closer to Turin with each passing day.[Source: Automotive News Europe – subs. req'd]Tag: Car Buying, Euro, Jaguar, Land Rover, Earnings Financials, FIAT, Tata... | | By: Car News | | |
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| HORSING AROUND WITH LAND ROVER | | 2008-08-01 06:06:00 | | If you want a laugh then have a look at this funny Horsing Around video from Land Rover.Zara Phillips is the star and new hot face for Land Rover.Zara is the first Royal in direct line to the throne to appear in an advert.I wont give too much away about the video before you watch it to spoil it for you, but it involves her, a footballer lad with terrible chat up lines and a horse!You can see more video's and pictures here... | | By: Mummy Diaries | | |
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| Jaguar Land Rover selects FGAFS as exclusive European financing partner! | | 2008-07-29 18:00:15 | | Jaguar Land Rover has selected Fiat Group Automobiles Financial Services (FGAFS) to be its exclusive partner in the main European markets, providing a full range of automotive financial services for its dealers and customers. FGAFS will provide funding capabilities at competitive costs while at the same time giving Jaguar Land Rover the required geographical coverage and specialised automotive expertise. The agreement will gradually replace the arrangement with Ford, whose financial arm provided support during the Ford ownership of Jaguar Land Rover.... | | By: Land Rover Chronicles | | |
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| Video: Land Rover iPhone LRX Concept | | 2008-07-29 10:07:00 | | You’ve seen the pictures of Land Rover’s LRX Concept, a car designed with the iPhone at its very heart, now feast your eyes on the video!As you can see, Land Rover’s futuristic 4X4 is a hulking beast, packing in oodles of new technology, from a futuristic dash and light-up door handles to the iPhone itself, which acts as an ignition switch, as well as serving up in-car audio.Take a squiz at the video below.@ Related Contents:+ 2008 London Motor Show Photos: Lotus Solar-Powered Eco Elise+ 2008 British Motor Show: Subaru Impreza WRX STI+ 2008 British Motor Show: AC Schnitzer+ 2008 British Motor Show: Lotus Eco Elise+ 2008 British Motor Show: Alfa MiTo Debut+ 2008 British International Motor Show : Land Rover+ 2008 British Motor Show: Lotus Eco Elise http://del.icio.us/rss/horisly... | | By: Autos Space | | |
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| 2008 London Motor Show: Land Rover LRX | | 2008-07-29 10:02:00 | | Is a white 4X4 ever a good idea? Land Rover’s shiny LRX concept is sure to show up the muck as soon as you take it off-tarmac, but then that’s hardly the point.This prototype has been built around one thing: the iPhone.Land Rover’s using the Apple phone to power its central control column. The handset’s screen even acts as the car’s “start” button when it’s docked.Forming part of the off-road giant’s 60th anniversary celebrations, it’s a fully pimped-out posing mobile. Whether it’ll ever make it to production, however, is still unknown.@ Related Contents:+ 2008 London Motor Show Photos: Lotus Solar-Powered Eco Elise+ 2008 British Motor Show: Subaru Impreza WRX STI+ 2008 British Motor Show: AC Schnitzer+ 2008 British Motor Show: Lotus Eco Elise+ 2008 British Motor Show: Alfa MiTo Debut+ 2008 British International Motor Show : Land Rover+ 2008 British Motor Show: Lotus Eco Elise http://del.icio.us/rss/horisly... | | By: Autos Space | | |
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| New website spearhead Jaguar Land Rover apprentice recruitment drive! | | 2008-07-28 14:36:32 | | Jaguar Land Rover has launched dedicated apprentice websites to help its dealer network recruit a record number of apprentices in 2008/2009.Jointly, the two iconic British motoring brands already operate one of the largest and most successful apprentice programmes in the UK automotive retail sector. Over the past decade Jaguar Land Rover's Technical Academy has coached over 1,000 youngsters through its advanced apprenticeship programme, with 95% of participants attaining an NVQ Level 3 in their chosen discipline.In May, the Academy became one of the first training providers in the UK to be awarded the new Training Quality Standard certification by the Learning & Skills Council.For this year's autumn intake, Jaguar Land Rover is looking to recruit 200 youngsters aged 16-plus to satisfy growing demand from their dealers for bright, young talent to help with the continued development of the brands at a time of unprecedented new product investment.... | | By: Land Rover Chronicles | | |
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| USA: Land Rover Mission Viejo G4/TReK team fundraiser! | | 2008-07-27 20:40:16 | | Land Rover Mission Viejo, located in Southern California, U.S.A., is holding a G4/TReK fundraiser car wash and blood drive on Saturday, August 2nd between 9AM and 2PM. Their official G4/TReK Team participants will be on hand to help raise funds for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Land Rover Mission Viejo's G4/TReK team is competing in the Regional selections with hopes of competing in the North American Global G4/TReK Competition. Darrin, Ed and Rich will give you a free car wash with donations welcome. Additionally, there will also be guest speakers who'll teach earthquake preparedness and a question and answer session. An American Red Cross Blood Drive Vehicle will be on site, tour Land Rover Mission Viejo's new facility and be sure to check out some of the tricked out off-road vehicles that will be on display. Refreshments will also be served.For more information and to RSVP call (949) 973-9800... | | By: Land Rover Chronicles | | |
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| Land Rover supports Britiths Events | | 2008-07-24 03:18:00 | | This video features Zara Phillips, the first Royal in direct line to the british throne to appear in an advert, and the first in hotness. Zara Phillips as the new face of Land Rover. Land Rover is supporting great British Events. In this funny video whe is shown Horsing Around , them a footballing jack the lad tries it on with some terrible one liners and a dig about how riding a horse takes no skill. Watch the video if you want to know what happens.Check out the site for more information about ... | | By: Live Internet News | | |
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| Land Rover and American Red Cross annouce partnership! | | 2008-07-23 16:27:21 | | Land Rover North America and the American Red Cross announced today that Land Rover in the United States will raise funds throughout the coming year to support the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.Land Rover's G4 Challenge will raise funds across global markets for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. During 2008/09, each of Land Rover's G4 Challenge supporting markets will participate in activities designed to contribute to their country's Red Cross or Red Crescent society and its specific needs.The Land Rover G4 Challenge is recognized as one of the world's top off-road driving and adventure events. The 2008/09 Challenge encompasses teams from 18 countries and will culminate with finals in Mongolia in mid-2009. The final Challenge winners will have the honor of donating a Land Rover on behalf of their team to their country’s national Red Cross or Red Crescent Society.Land Rover, over the course of the next two G4 Challenges, will generate ove... | | By: Land Rover Chronicles | | |
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| USA: Land Rover celebrates 60th Anniversary! | | 2008-07-23 16:22:15 | | Tennis champion and Land Rover brand ambassador, Maria Sharapova, hosted a pool party at a private Malibu canyon estate to celebrate Land Rover’s 60th Anniversary. The event took place as part of Land Rover’s “Choice of Experts” tour, held at the Villa De La Vina estate, a Spanish-style home with picturesque canyon views, nestled in the Santa Monica mountains of Malibu.Arriving at the event in a Range Rover, Maria Sharapova posed for paparazzi before driving away in a Land Rover LR3 to test her off-roading skills at a nearby ranch. At the driving course, Maria was able to negotiate the Land Rover LR3 through a series of steep inclinations and articulated turns.Maria then returned to the estate where VIP guests – including actors Sarah Chalke (Scrubs), Jaleel White (Dreamgirls) and Travis Van Winkle (Meet the Spartans) – enjoyed an interactive cooking demonstration by Gourmet magazine and a design workshop with an Architectural Digest expert. The poolside celebration also fe... | | By: Land Rover Chronicles | | |
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| Jaguar and Land Rover Middle East appoint new Managing Director! | | 2008-07-22 15:25:50 | | Jaguar and Land Rover have announced the appointment of Robin Colgan as the new Managing Director for the Middle East and North Africa region. Robin Colgan takes over from Andy Gawthorpe who had been with the company for almost five years. Robin has over 13 years experience working with Jaguar and Land Rover internationally in markets like the UK, Mexico, New Zealand and France.... | | By: Land Rover Chronicles | | |
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| Land Rover at the British International Motor Show 2008! | | 2008-07-22 15:21:06 | | Land Rover's past, present and future are all admirably showcased at this year's British International Motor Show. The stylish, black Defender SVX special edition has been created to celebrate the company's 60th anniversary, while the latest model line-up is headed by new and upgraded versions of the Range Rover. The stunning white LRX concept car, meanwhile, shows a clear design intent for the future – as well as introducing the possibility of ground-breaking diesel hybrid power.... | | By: Land Rover Chronicles | | |
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| Land Rover: Diesel ERAD hybrid & E_Terrain Technologies! | | 2008-07-21 17:14:08 | |
Land Rover’s engineers are now conducting real-world tests with some ground-breaking Diesel ERAD Hybrid vehicles, aimed at dramatically cutting CO2 and other emissions while still delivering characteristic Land Rover all-terrain performance. These engineering ‘mules’ are based on Freelander 2 vehicles, but the technology is designed to be scalable and modular, so could be applied across a variety of Land Rover models and powertrains.This programme is one of a broad range of sustainability-focused engineering programmes that Land Rover is pursuing, brought together by the company under the collective name e_TERRAIN TECHNOLOGIES.... | | By: Land Rover Chronicles | | |
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| Land Rover and Jaguar to enter £100,000-plus segment! | | 2008-07-21 16:58:00 | |
According to a report in the Financial Times, Land Rover and Jaguar are working on new models that will enter the £100,000-plus segment with products on par with Bentleys and Aston Martins. Land Rover's news today that they are moving full speed ahead with new hybrid systems as well as lightweight architectures all but confirms a new aluminum Range Rover, which could likely spawn a lightweight Range Rover Sport too. You can read the entire article at the LINK..... | | By: Land Rover Chronicles | | |
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| Land Rover Reviews! | | 2008-07-16 17:35:13 | | Here's the latest list of Land Rover reviews from around the web. A mud plugging test drive around Land Rover's Eastnor Castle in the new Defender SVX is included as well as an off-road safari with Greg Jevne, owner of Safari Guard in his heavily modified 1995 "Rock 90". There's also a test drive of Land Rover's 2008/2009 range of G4 Challenge vehicles including the new G4 Freelander 2 / LR2 vehicles that were used for pre-G4 reconnaissance tests. Links below.... | | By: Land Rover Chronicles | | |
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| VIDEO: Land Rover donates 60 vehicles to the British Red Cross! | | 2008-07-15 16:34:39 | | Land Rover has donated 60 vehicles to the British Red Cross, which will be used for special projects such as delivering supplies and emergency services to remote areas all around the world. HRH The Prince of Wales who is President of the British Red Cross officially received the Land Rovers during a garden party held at Buckingham Palace. In a press release the Chief Executive of the British Red Cross, Sir Nicholas Young said, “We are absolutely delighted to be accepting these 60 vehicles from Land Rover on behalf of The British Red Cross and Red Cross Red Crescent Societies around the world. It is a fantastically generous way for Land Rover to celebrate its 60th birthday, and the 100th anniversary of our own Royal Charter, and will make a very real difference to some of the hundreds of thousands of people the Red Cross supports globally each year. Often those who are most in need are in the places which are hardest to reach; these vehicles will help make sure our staff and volun... | | By: Land Rover Chronicles | | |
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| North America: Land Rover dealer TRĕK dates announced! | | 2008-07-15 16:33:19 | | Land Rover North America is gearing up for the 2008 dealer TRĕK off-road competition, which is a sort of mini G4 Challenge specifically for dealer employees. According to the official website, all trials will take place at the same location (to be announced soon) and these teams will compete against others in their territory, which consists of dealers close to their geographic location.TRĕK North America finals will take place in October/November in a secret location that won't be announced until just before the competition.For more information and videos of past TRĕK events you can visit the official Land Rover North America TRĕK website at the LINK... | | By: Land Rover Chronicles | | |
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| Land Rover stands 40 foot high at Goodwood! | | 2008-07-11 17:28:09 | | Gerry Judah's largest and most impressive Central Display structure will feature at the 2008 Goodwood Festival of Speed from July 11-13. Positioned directly in front of Goodwood House, the eye-catching 40 ft raw steel rock structure - featuring five Land Rover vehicles (one of each nameplate) and designed in celebration of the company's 60th anniversary - was unveiled last night by Lord March at the official opening of this year's event.... | | By: Land Rover Chronicles | | |
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| British International Motor Show 2008: Land Rover New Range LINE-UP | | 2008-07-10 11:18:00 | | A new, high-specification ‘Autobiography’ model is to make a global debut at the British International Motor Show on July 22nd 2008.The Range Rover model line-up for 2009 will feature the most luxurious top of the range production Range Rover yet. Taking the name 'Autobiography', it replaces the model previously reserved for bespoke versions of the luxury 4x4.John Edwards, Land Rover UK managing director commented: "The new Autobiography derivative and additional 2009 model year features enhance what is already, the most complete luxury 4x4. Where better to showcase this than on our home soil at the British International Motor Show."The new flagship receives more leather upholstery than any Range Rover before. What’s more, this luxurious semi-aniline leather is from the very best hides, which, after minimum processing, will age over time to give the truly unique character.The Autobiography’s facia, door casings, door bins, seats and centre console are all finished in leather, c... | | By: Autos Space | | |
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| Land Rover registers "E_Terrain" trademark! | | 2008-07-09 17:33:59 | | According to UK trademark records, on June 27 Land Rover began the process of registering the name "E_Terrain". This name was used to identify Land Rover's new hybrid systems that were featured in the Land_e Concept which debuted back in 2006. What this means is that Land Rover is moving full speed ahead with new hybrid systems for future Land Rover vehicles........ | | By: Land Rover Chronicles | | |
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| Bell Aurens Longnose Land Rover looks ready to tackle the bush | | 2008-07-05 16:01:00 | | Few things define British motoring better than a Land Rover and the classic roadster. So, why not combine the two? While the vehicles share nothing in common except their status as iconis, two German Brit-car aficionados have melded the two vehicle classes into the Bell Aurens Longnose Land Rover. The end result is somewhat reminiscent of a Willys Jeepster, though it's far more serious in intent. Custom bodywork sits atop a classic Land Rover Series chassis, to which V8 or V12 power is added -- it's up to the buyer. Four-wheel-drive and low-range gearing assure that the Landie's off-road credentials are left fully intact.Based on the rendering above, the vehicle certainly looks long and low, with no protection from the elements to speak of. Its lengthy bonnet leads to a passenger compartment fronted by folding windscreens. A choice of rear end styles will be available, including an optional boattail, perfect for fording muddy waters. You can read the long-winded press release in its e... | | By: Car News | | |
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| Jaguar Land Rover sees into the future! | | 2008-06-26 16:28:32 | | Jaguar Land Rover today announced the opening of its new industry-leading 'Virtual Reality Centre' at the Design and Engineering Centre in Gaydon.The 'state-of-the-art' design facility draws on advanced audio visual technologies with the projection power of the world’s highest resolution projectors to significantly speed up product development cycles following an investment of £2million.... | | By: Land Rover Chronicles | | |
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| Land Rover receives Queen's Awards for Enterprise! | | 2008-06-26 16:23:38 | | Land Rover today officially received two Queen's Awards for Enterprise at its Gaydon headquarters in Warwickshire.Land Rover received one award for International Trade for increasing export sales by 52% to nearly £4 billion a year, an increase of £1.3 billion in three years. It also won an award for Innovation for the patented Terrain Response System that sets up the vehicle's engine response and traction to maximise performance on all surfaces. It is the electronic equivalent of having an expert instructor next to the driver.... | | By: Land Rover Chronicles | | |
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| No surprise: 5-door Land Rover LRX rumored | | 2008-06-26 08:05:00 | | Britain's Autocar says that Land Rover will follow up the introduction of the production 3-door LRX with a more practical 5-door edition as well. We loved the compact and sporty LRX concept, and we're glad Land Rover is going to produce a 3-door that should closely mimic its appearance. That said, the word that it'll also be joined by a 5-door is completely unsurprising, as the additional entrances make the LRX a more appealing suburban recon vehicle. After all, it's a lot easier to haul the kids to ballet class and Little League when they have doors of their own to clamber in and out of. Autocar's sources also told the pub that a hybrid drivetrain -- a key element of the concept car -- is also expected to find its way into the mix, given current concerns regarding fuel economy and vehicle emissions. Look for the LRX to debut in 2011. If the production car winds up being anywhere near as good-looking as the concept, there should be no shortage of them in neighborhood garages and drive... | | By: Car News | | |
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| Hot News: New Land Rover | | 2008-06-25 01:49:00 | | Autocar has learned that Land Rover will be boosting its range with the addition of a new seven-seat model, coming in 2012.Insiders at Land Rover know the seven-seater as ‘Project L486’ and the new model is based on the Freelander platform. The car will have unique bodywork, styling and interior to mark it out as being more than a Freelander variant.The standard Freelander platform will need to be heavily modified, with an extended wheelbase to make room for the seven-seat configuration. The... | | By: My Blog | | |
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| VIDEO: New Land Rover 60th video! | | 2008-06-19 19:47:11 | | Here is the latest official 60th anniversary video with Roger Crathorne, which takes a quick look back at Land Rover's proud history. There's also video footage of a speech given by Prince Charles who recently visited Solihull to join in the celebrations, and take a peak at the new LRX too. The video is 6 minutes and 26 seconds. ... | | By: Land Rover Chronicles | | |
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| The Bell Aurens Longnose Land Rover "off-roadster" set for production! | | 2008-06-19 16:20:02 | | Two German Land Rover enthusiasts who also love classic British roadsters have decided to combine these two attributes into a single vehicle and in so doing have created the world's first Land Rover 4x4 "Off-roadster". You might assume this is just a one-off prototype, but its not. It will go into production with full details and specifications to be released very soon. What we do know so far is that it's based on a classic Series Land Rover 109" and will be equipped with four wheel drive, off-road gear reduction, central locking differential and a leaf sprung suspension. 8 and 12-cylinder engines will be available ( which explains the very long bonnet ) and there will be a choice of a standard rear tail or yacht style tails (rear of the vehicle). Pricing is expected to be over €100,000 with each vehicle custom built to order and special detailing upon request. Known suppliers so far include the famous Land Rover tuning company JE Engineering who will supply 4.6 and... | | By: Land Rover Chronicles | | |
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| Jaguar and Land Rover are hiring! | | 2008-06-19 07:43:00 | | If you have a passion for Tata-owned British luxury vehicles and you're willing to move to central England, then Jaguar/Land Rover may have the opportunity of a lifetime for you. The newly Indian-owned British marques are looking to fill 600 positions to beef up their engineering staffs that work on emissions performance. Both experienced engineers and yungins fresh out of college are needed, as well as a few HR schmucks and some purchasing and finance bean counters. The reason for the new hires includes tough new European CO2 emissions targets coupled with the fact that former parent Ford Motor Company had been supplying much of the brain-power to meet those targets. Many earth-saving technologies have already been developed, like an engine stop/start system for Land Rover, but more bodies are needed if game-changing products like the LRX are to see the light of day. [Source: Automotive News - sub. req'd, Photo by madebytessCC 2.0]... | | By: Car News | | |
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| Jaguar Land Rover creates nearly 600 new jobs! | | 2008-06-18 15:46:26 | | Jaguar Land Rover is launching a major recruitment drive to attract up to 600 new employees. The focus of the campaign will be to recruit engineers to work on exciting new technology and product development programmes. There are also a significant number of key vacancies in purchasing, finance and human resources.... | | By: Land Rover Chronicles | | |
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| Land Rover Discovery 3 hauls off the competition at the Towcar Awards 2008! | | 2008-06-18 15:44:38 | | For the second year running, the Land Rover Discovery 3 has scooped the 'Best Towcar over 1900kgs' award at the Practical Caravan, What Car? and the Camping & Caravanning Club Towcar Awards 2008.The Discovery 3 has a class-leading towing capacity of 3500kgs and combined with permanent four-wheel drive, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), rear park distance control, air suspension, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake Assist, and Terrain Response™ it proved unbeatable amongst other competition.... | | By: Land Rover Chronicles | | |
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| Germany: Land Rover Defender 110 for the Senckenberg Institute! | | 2008-06-17 14:45:02 | | A Defender 110 was recently donated to the Senckenberg Institute by Land Rover Germany to assist researchers in expeditions and projects through rough terrain. The Senckenberg Institute specializes in Terrestrial Zoology, Paleontology, Paleoanthropology and Botany and the Senckenberg Museum is Germany's largest museum of natural history.The photo above was taken at the Senckenberg Institutes Messel Pit fossil dig site near Darmstadt.Photo: Land Rover ... | | By: Land Rover Chronicles | | |
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| Jaguar Land Rover unveils new Training Centre of Excellence! | | 2008-06-17 14:43:08 | | Today, Jaguar Land Rover unveiled its new Education and Training Centre for associates on site at its production facilities in Lode Lane, Solihull.The Mayor of Solihull, Councillor David Stewart Bell, officially opened the new facility, which will act as the centre for the plant's education and training programmes, the first of which focuses on a management development programme. This will then be cascaded throughout the organisation as part of the strategy to sustain world class manufacturing performance.... | | By: Land Rover Chronicles | | |
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| Jaguar Land Rover to become ACEA Member from July 2008! | | 2008-06-13 15:31:19 | | The General Assembly of ACEA, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, has accepted the application of Jaguar Land Rover to become a member of ACEA. Membership will start in July 2008.“We welcome Jaguar Land Rover in our midst and are convinced the company will make a valuable contribution to the work of our association”, said Ivan Hodac, Secretary General of ACEA. “We are looking forward to working in close partnership with the European automobile manufacturers concerning regulatory and other issues confronting our industry”, said David Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Jaguar Land Rover. ... | | By: Land Rover Chronicles | | |
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| Land Rover Freelander | | 2008-06-13 00:13:00 | | Journey is an important part of our life. If we want to posses anything then it compulsory requires journey. In this modern world each and every one are interested to travel to their favorite destinations through one or the other means. We can travel by different ways. But when it comes to traveling by road each and every one would like to travel in car, bus, bike etc. For example if people want to buy a car then they should everything about the car before buying it. This makes them buy the best car with the required budget. To erase all this worries channel4.com has been launched. Channel.com provides detail information about each and every car. Customer can know details like price, warranty, engine type, rating etc. You can see the videos of the car on their website. People can also read reviews about the car. By reading the review people can know which is best in market. I liked the reviews and rating of the land rover freelander. Here they have big collection of land rovers. Th... | | By: Blogging Demo | | |
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| USA: Minnesota Land Rover Club announces Mishupishu North Lakes Rallye for 2008! | | 2008-06-12 22:51:38 | | The Minnesota Land Rover Club has announced their first annual Mishupishu North Lakes Rallye, a two-part event scheduled for August 3-10, 2008. The first leg of the Mishupishu North Lakes Rally, named after Lake Superior's own Loch Nessie creature, is a weekend that'll be filled with off-roading, food, raffles and other events. It'll take place at the Sherwood Forest Camp Ground in Gilbert, Minnesota near the Iron Range Off Highway Vehicle Recreation Area........ | | By: Land Rover Chronicles | | |
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| Land Rover and its 60 Years On | | 2008-06-12 04:39:24 | | I heard that Land Rover has just celebrated its 60 years since its original Land Rover model was shown in Amsterdam, Netherlands on April 30, 1948. It is a long story of development and today, Land Rover has affirmed its strong stand in the marketplace with a record of more than 220,000 sales in 2007 the world over.The modern and latest model of the Land Rover is Freelander which has improved almost problems ad issues it had before while still keeping its styling themes in the eyes of users.If you are regularly traveling to countryside especially project sites in the remote & mountain areas, the Freelander 2 is the best option. It is equipped with advanced technologies that help drivers more flexible in different conditions. The Terrain Response system will allow drivers to have right settings for curtain geographical locations.One of my friends who is now working in Leeds United reported that his Land Rover has helped him very much as his rented house is located in the hill where ... | | By: Blogging for Blogs | | |
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| Land Rover | | 2008-05-30 12:57:00 | | For those who are seeking to obtain a used Land Rover, BuyYourCar is a good place to get started. On the website you can select from a wide collections of Land Rover listing. Cars are listed on the website from private and individual car dealerships.BuyYourCar has some of the leading industry prices for Used Land Rovers. With competitively prices second hand cars it has never been easier to obtain the quality car that you are looking for.Take a look at the Land Rover Freelander model. It is a... | | By: HealthyBodySoul | | |
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| Jaguar/Land Rover close to naming new CEO | | 2008-05-28 12:48:00 | | Still mourning the untimely passing of CEO Geoff Polites, Jaguar and Land Rover have been managed in the interim by chief financial officer David Smith. But as the British automakers transition ownership from Ford to Indian automaker Tata, the twin companies are preparing to name a new chief executive.Since initially announcing the deal, Tata has reiterated that it wanted to retain as much of the current management as possible. However, many of the jobs that were once managed by Ford and its Premier Auto Group, under which Jaguar and Land Rover fell, will need to be filled. As a result, the automakers are reportedly recruiting externally for several senior positions. Whether Tata ultimately decides to promote from within or hire a new chief executive from outside the company remains to be seen, but an announcement is expected as early as June 2.[Source: Automotive News Europe – sub. req'd]... | | By: Car News | | |
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| Land Rover Owners International Magazine | | 2008-05-25 23:17:21 | | Today i found a site , LandRover . I am here to speak about Land Rover Owners International Magazine , which is an international magazine for Land Rovers , and Britain's best selling 4x4 and off-road magazine . They advice the land rovers on workshops and sales details of over 500 Land Rovers .In this site , you can find news about latest happening in the land rover's world . Latest news such as Electric range rover , Prince Charles visit in Land Rover 60th anniversary , events coverage , practical workshop projects and advice , off-roading techniques and thousands of Land Rovers for sale and many more are provided in the magazine in great style .This site has the great collection of Events which is sorted according to the Month . In the event section the event name , the site details and contact number is provided for the event . Events such as Land Rover’s 60th Anniversary celebrations , tours and shows are the highlight of the event section . They also provide some competition l... | | By: IT Buddy | | |
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| Land Rover cars pictures and wallpaper | | 2008-05-20 06:46:00 | | Land Rover is an all-terrain vehicle and Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV) manufacturer, based in Gaydon, England. It was founded in 1948 by rover. It has two production plants, one at Solihull, West Midlands and the other at Halewood, Merseyside. Its head quaters is located at Gaydon, England.Land Rover car wallpaperLand Rover car pictureLand Rover car imageLand Rover photoLand Rover picLand Rover wallpaperLand Rover photoLand Rover imageLand Rover picLand Rover picture... | | By: fast cars and sports cars | | |
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| Land Rover Defender | | 2008-05-16 14:48:00 | | Buyyourcar.co has wonderful discount on used LandRover They are the best place to find used cars at a reasonable price.They have a huge selection of different typed of Landrovers from used cars dealerships and privately owned company. My favorite is the Land Rover Defender. It is listed at only £20,950.00. ITs a used car dealer in: East Sussex, East Hoathly . There other exceptionable cars listed on the website listed at great prices.You are guaranteed the best guarantee on your Landrover car t... | | By: Its Our Buisness | | |
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| Daimler Mulls Jaguar, Land Rover Cooperation-Paper | | 2008-05-04 13:21:24 | | FRANKFURT, May 4 - Daimler Chief Executive Dieter Zetsche would be interested in a cooperation with carmakers Jaguar and Land Rover, according to a report in a German trade magazine. Zetsche could envision supplying the two brands with components, the magazine, auto motor und sport, quoted him as saying in comments published on Sunday. Jaguar and Land Rover are owned by India's Tata Motors Ltd , who acquired the two automakers from Ford Motor Co for $2.3 billion in March. Daimler owns around 7 percent in the Indian company. "If (chairman) Ratan Tata would approach us in regard to supplying components, we would be open to talks," Zetsche said, adding Daimler had no plans to increase its stake in Tata. Zetsche also said the company would take a decision on a production site in eastern Europe for its new A and B class compact cars in May or June.http://www.reuters.com... | | By: Clickbank Business Guide | | |
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| 5ª Aventura Land Rover - 9, 10 e 11 de Maio | | 2008-05-03 17:35:00 | | 5ª Aventura Land Rover9, 10 e 11 de MaioTipo de Evento: Passeio Todo-o-Terreno TurísticoLocalidade: Unhais da SerraA 5ª Aventura Land Rover associa-se aos 60 anos da Land Rover.As várias etapas desta Aventura Land Rover vão percorrer novos caminhos da Serra da Estrela, onde não faltam corta-fogos e outros trilhos mais complicados a par de paisagens extraordinárias, mas agora, e pela primeira vez, o Clube Escape Livre avança pela Serra de Açor em direcção ao centro de Portugal. Mais informação em http://www.escapelivre.com/... | | By: Moimenta da Serra | | |
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| Land Rover turns sixty in style with one of its most thrilling SUVs ever | | 2008-05-02 01:06:00 | | When we enter our sixth decade, retirement, a bungalow in Eastbourne and plenty of time for hobbies loom large – but try telling that to Land Rover Defender SVX.The Land Rover Defender SVX is celebrating it and the firm’s 60th birthday by refusing to grow old gracefully. In fact, the firm is hitting back at suggestions that it should pension off the Defender by revealing the most thrilling version yet!The SVX is essentially a standard Defender 90 with some cosmetic updates. It’ll be offered as both a station wagon and the soft-top version seen here in prototype guise. This is the first time the roofless model has been sold in the UK for 20 years, and Land Rover has come up with an all-new hood that’s made from the sort of cloth you’d expect to see on a drop-top Jaguar, and stows in a solid box beneath the boot floor.But the most obvious difference between the SVX and a regular Defender is the metallic black paint. Combined with a silver rollcage, tubular side steps and ... | | By: Autoshows | | |
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| Jaguar Land Rover CEO Geoff Polites dies | | 2008-04-20 18:43:19 | | Jaguar Land Rover CEO Geoff Polites dies
Geoff Polites, CEO of Jaguar and Land Rover has passed away. Mr. Polites was 60, and died Sunday in his home country of Australia, following a two-year struggle with cancer. Polites is credited with returning the companies to profitability and orchestrating the sale of the two brands to Tata Motors. Geoff Polites was appointed CEO of Jaguar and Land Rover, effective September 2005. Chief financial officer David Smith will become interim CEO until a permanent successor is appointed. “Geoff’s untimely passing robs his family and friends of a man who was a real inspiration to us all,” said Alan Mulally, president and chief executive officer, Ford Motor Company. “His drive and determination, combined with his clear sense of vision for the business, played a huge role in turning round the business at Jaguar Land Rover and returning it to profitability. Geoff ensured that Jaguar Land Rover was not distracted and continued to focus on ... | | By: Auto News: Car Reviews, Car News, Car Shows | | |
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| Land Rover Freelander 2 Reaches 100.000 Milestone | | 2008-04-12 11:17:00 | | Land Rover has been through quite a bit over the recent past with Tata taking over ownership from Ford of the British marque. During all the meetings between Ford, Tata and unions, production of course continued at Land Rover's Halewood Operations on Merseyside where employees today put the finishing touches to their 100.000th Freelander 2 (or Land Rover LR2 for our American readers).Land Rover started production of the all-new Freelander 2 model just 17 months ago. The milestone car is a Rimini Red 2.2 liter diesel en will be shipped to the city of Surgut in Russia's Central Siberian Plateau. The Freelander2 is very popular in Russia with over 12,000 units sold there making it the third largest market for Land Rover, but the Freelander2 has also proven to be a hot commodity in emerging markets such as China and the Middle East.Thomas Klein, Operations Director at Halewood said: "The 100,000th Freelander is an important milestone for the plant – Freelander 2 helped Land Rover achieve... | | By: Car News | | |
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| Hot News: Jaguar and Land Rover News | | 2008-04-03 09:11:00 | | The future looks bright for Jaguar and Land Rover – but what does it mean for you, the car buyer? Hot on the heels of last week’s £1billion sale to Tata, Auto Express has learned of the marques’ product plans for the next five years. The new strategy, put in place by former owner Ford, will see the Jaguar X-Type axed, a new XJ introduced and a big brother for the Land Rover Freelander launched. These moves play on both brands’ strengths and should help them diversify into new markets. A... | | By: My Blog | | |
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| Tata buys Jaguar and Land Rover | | 2008-03-27 07:10:16 | | Is it the colored man's burden to save the ruined English auto industry (see bellow)?('Swami Vivekananda (Sanskrit: स्वामी विवेकानन्द, Svāmi Vivekānanda) (January 12, 1863 – July 4, 1902), whose pre-monastic name was Narendranath Dutta (Narendranath Dut-tta), was one of the most famous and influential spiritual leaders of the philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga. He was the chief disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and the founder of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission. He is a major figure in the history of the Hindu reform movements.'- in http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swami_Vivekananda.'Vivekananda's main agenda was Hinduization or Vedantization of the Christian West, a sort of muted counter conversion of the people whose missionaries had been evangelizing and Christianizing the Hindu Orient. "India must conquer the world," the "cyclonic Hindu" announced in the West. (...) "I was born for this, and it was left for me to do!" This indeed was an auda... | | By: :u:b:i:k:u:o: | | |
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| Indians bought Jaguar-Land Rover Company | | 2008-03-27 05:18:53 | | Ford has finally sold its Jaguar and Land Rover subsidiaries to Indian manufacturing giant Tata Motors. The Blue Oval announced the widely anticipated sale to the US stock markets and employees this morning, confirming it was paid $2.3 billion for the two premium British marques. It has sold them...
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| Hot News: Tata Buys Jaguar and Land Rover | | 2008-03-26 18:38:00 | | Ford Motor Company has signed a "definitive agreement" to sell Jaguar and Land Rover to Tata Motors for approximately U.S.$2.3 billion in cash. Ford will contribute up to $600 million to Jaguar Land Rover pension plans and will continue to supply the British brands "for differing periods, powertrains, stampings, and other vehicle components, in addition to a variety of technologies, such as environmental and platform technologies."Ford also will supply Tata's new acquisitions with engineering su... | | By: My Blog | | |
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| Tata Motors buys Jaguar, Land Rover for nearly USD 2.3 bn | | 2008-03-26 10:38:00 | | Tata Motors, India`s biggest automobile company, entered into a definitive agreement with Ford Motor for the purchase of Jaguar Land Rover, comprising brands, plants and intellectual property rights. The transfer of ownership to Tata Motors is expected to close by the end of next quarter, subject to applicable regulatory approvals.The total amount to be paid in cash by Tata Motors for Jaguar Land Rover upon closing will be nearly USD 2.3 billion. At closing, Ford will then contribute up to nearly USD 600 million to the Jaguar Land Rover pension plans.Commenting on the agreement, chairman of Tata Sons and Tata Motors, Ratan N Tata, said, ``we are very pleased at the prospect of Jaguar, Land Rover being a significant part of our automotive business. We have enormous respect for the two brands and will endeavour to preserve and build on their heritage and competitiveness, keeping their identities intact. We aim to support their growth, while holding true to our principles of allowing t... | | By: Indian stock markets | | |
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| Tata Buy Jaguar/Land Rover for $2.65 Billion | | 2008-03-26 06:40:00 | | Breaking news from Ford Motor Co. that they has agreed to sell its UK-based Jaguar and Land Rover brands to India's Tata Motors for $US2.65bn, according to Indian media reports. According to Reuters, Indian news channel NDTV Profit, citing unnamed sources, said on Tuesday the deal would be announced around midnight Indian time (18:30GMT). However, a Tata Group spokesman told the news agency discussions were still going on and the company had no guidance to give on the deal. "We have nothing to tell you now," he told Reuters.A source with knowledge of the deal told just-auto Ford planned an announcement at 12:00GMT on Wednesday - late afternoon in India and ahead of the 9am New York stock exchange opening in the US. According to Reuters, CNBC TV-18, also citing unnamed sources, said the deal was likely to be signed on Wednesday and details of the agreement would be known only after the sale purchase agreement was signed by Tata Motors.Ahead of the TV report, shares in Tata Motors rose 2... | | By: Autos Space | | |
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| New York 2008: Land Rover thinks the silver/black LRX should be seen stateside | | 2008-03-19 22:30:48 | | We first saw the Land Rover LRX concept CUV in Detroit when it was a gleaming white promise from the future. Land Rover displayed a second color scheme for the LRX in Geneva and has brought that vehicle to New York this week. We couldn't help but get a little shutter-happy today, and we also got Land Rover North America's VP of communication, Tim Watson, to tell us that, while nothing is guaranteed, the company is "cautiously optimistic" that the LRX will one day be brought into production. Considering this turbodiesel hybrid would emit just 120 grams of CO2 per kilometer, we're not afraid to say we'd like that. You can listen to Watson by clicking on the audio widget below and see more images of the black and silver LRX by clicking the gallery thumbnails. Gallery: New York 2008: Land Rover LRX in silver and black... | | By: Auto News: Car Reviews, Car News, Car Shows | | |
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