News and Events for Rover Clubs and Enthusiasts

"Fast Eddie" A Little Too Fast

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

You can't be too careful. Even a car wash can be a dangerous place...

LR4 Wins Another One, This Time In Scotland

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

"You can't fail to be impressed by it" says Bill Caven, President of the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers. Seems you've got to wait in line to give the LR4 an award these days...

The LR4 Hits 20!

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

From this humble sketch has come one of the most successful automotive concepts ever to hit road & trail, and it has brought with it some very impressive new techologies along the way...

Land Rover Sponsors Women's Inca Challenge

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Postcards From The Edge: A while back we reported on Land Rover's sponsorship of Mountain High's Arctic Challenge to raise awareness and funding for breast cancer. Now they're sponsoring their Women's Inca Challenge in the quest to raise awareness for osteoporosis and its associated risks.

A Rover Sales Boom

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Car sales were up nearly 32% in the UK in October, but that's NOTHING compared to Rover's numbers...

A Stupid Criminal Story

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

24-year old Samuel Botchvaroff really "botched" this one...

Bollywood Goes Bonkers For JLR!

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Now that Bollywood is out-producing Hollywood (Slumdog Millionaire stole away "our" Oscar this year - deservedly so!), it should come as no surprise that its stars are snatching up Range Rovers faster than fame...

What Car? Defender, THAT's What Car!

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

What Car? Magazine readers have voted the Land Rover Defender as their favorite off-roader for 2009!

After 61 Years... No More Defender???

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The big, boxy, get-out-of-my-way Land Rover Defender will be replaced around 2013, says Land Rover. Seriously???

Getting Into The Really Tough Stuff

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Kicking up some sand (here, in South Africa) is easy compared to the road to literacy JLR is navigating in New Jersey...

"Yes, Land Rover Has An App For That"

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

With something like 85,000 apps currently available for the iPhone, it was only a matter of time before you could find out your latest rugby score thanks to the generous sponsorship of Land Rover.

World's Fastest Land Rover Defender

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

27 entries came searching for the title and this diesel Defender 90 won decisively, crediting the tires as the component that put it over the top.

LRX Officially Green-Lighted!

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

From last year's Detroit Auto Show to next year's dealer floor, the LRX is coming on fast and furious and going where no Land Rover has ever gone before...

Offroad4kids - A Big Success for MentorWorks

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Offroad4kids

August 22 and 23rd saw the First Annual Offroad 4 kids in Hoosick Falls, NY. The event was designed to benefit the MentorWorks program. Through the generous support of Atlantic British Ltd. we were able to combine three of my passions, kids, community and offroading!

Is JLR Solvent?

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

175 million Euros in the form of a loan from the State Bank of India was just secured by JLR, and that helps in more ways than one...

Twittering Through The Mid-Life Crisis

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Even though Land Rover as hit the 60-year milestone, that hasn't stopped them from keeping up with the latest techno-marketing trends.

JLR To Swap Hybrid Technology

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Land Rover is looking into borrowing some of the thinking behind Jaguar's Limo-Green hybrid concept. Just not yet.

Australia's Range Rover Vogue Approaches A Quarter Million $

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Go ahead and gawk (that much is free!) but the really cool stuff is on the inside...

LRX Concept To Go Into Production As Early As June 2010?

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The idea is to launch it in conjunction with the Range Rover's 40th birthday, which adds a compelling bit of weight to the rumor that this could be showcased in your garage by early 2011.

0-60mph In Under Six Seconds?

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Land Rover has paved a special 600 meter strip of blacktop to test its new Supercharged Range Rover Sport. And it was worth it…

JLR Is Investing £800 million In Sustainable Technology

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Part of that £800 million – and a Defender 110 - is going to a team of Cambridge grads who are driving nearly 20,000 miles through 31 countries... to prove a point.

JLR Gets Funding, But Not From The Government

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The U.K.'s Business secretary Peter Mandelson said the development was "welcome". 'Sha! His Government didn't have to shell out to support the company! This is good for Tata Motors and a shot in the arm (turbo boost?) for auto manufacturers everywhere.

Land Rover Takes Home TWO New Car Awards!

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Discovery 3 won Best Large SUV and the Freelander 2 the Best Compact SUV at the prestigious Auto Express 2009 New Car Awards. Nice...

New Discovery 4 More Than Just A Facelift?

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Major new advances for the Land Rover Discovery 4 include a revised suspension, improved steering, larger brakes and enhanced versions of Land Rover's award-winning Terrain Response and Hill Descent Control systems. Land Rover is not sitting quietly through this recession, thank you.

Land Rover Going Laser...At Last?

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Invented in 1898 by Robert Bosch and Nikola Tesla, the ubiquitous spark plug is about to take a bow. Kind of about time, don’t you think?

Former LR Engineer "The Luckiest Man In Scotland"

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Talk about throwing yourself into your work! Angus Macleod helped design some of the safety features in his Land Rover Discovery that came in pretty handy after he plunged his off a 120 ft. cliff!

Out Of The Flood...Into The Fryingpan

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Talk about being in the wrong place at the wrong time! This couple can thank their lucky Land Rover for surviving this one!

Land Rover Navigator App Gets Straight To The Point

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Imagine what a Land Rover Navigator application would look like on your iPhone. Think you've got it? Then take a look...

The U. S. Is Adopting The Car Scrappage “Scheme”

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Apparently buoyed by the success of the scrappage concept overseas, the U. S. government has unveiled details of its plan to persuade owners of "gas-guzzling" cars to exchange them for greener ones. Hey, there could be some money in it for you...

Land Rover Stops Freight Train

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The freight train shoved this Defender for nearly 200 yards - and almost derailed - before coming to a halt.

Tourists Rescued After “Testing” Their Land Rover

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

We like to throw in a rescue story every now and again as a reminder that there are places where even a Land Rover driver should fear to tred…

JLR’s Halewood Plant May Close

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

It’s a case of Indian management waiting on the British Government to come through with cash to save a Merseyside plant, and it doesn’t look good…

Examining The “Scrappage Scheme”

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Is offering £2,000 discounts to owners of cars ten years old or more who trade them in for new models a “scheme” or a brilliant idea?

More Job Losses For JLR?

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

JLR buyer Tata Motors' first annual loss in 8 years points fingers directly at the iconic British marque, but there are headlights at the end of this tunnel, right?

Both Jaguar And Land Rover Ranked #1 In Total Quality

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Strategic Vision, Inc. recognized both brands as segment leaders in the company’s Total Quality Index, based on owner response.

JLR Enters The Indian Market. What Are They Thinking?

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

It’s hard to imagine a Range Rover driving through the set of Slum Dog Millionaire, so is this a move of starry-eyed optimism or blurry-eyed desperation?

Take A "Jambo Safari" Couch-Side

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

With SEGAS's realistic new PC game, you can put the "i" in Safari without all of that time-consuming preparation of the real thing.

Land Rover Sales Reach The Half Million Mark in North America

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Selling 500,000 of Anything British is tough to do here in America, when you think about it. And the future - shown here - looks even more promising.

Most Densely Populated Land Rover Location On Earth?

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

I had to pass along this fantastic shot by Khai Nomore of this Land Rover in Cameron Highlands, Malaysia.

Land Rover Sponsors The Mountain High Artic Women's Challenge

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

600 miles from the North Pole might seem like an odd place from which to raise awareness, but it’s working.

Special Edition Defenders – Fire & Ice – Due This Summer

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The new limited-edition Defender Models are hot (and cool) looking, so what's the down side?

AutoPacific: LR2 Wins Best Luxury Crossover SUV

Fri, 29 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

A benchmark national survey's results are in and winning the Luxury Crossover SUV title is the LR2. (And this was a challenging year to do a survey!)

A Flying Pink Samurai!

Fri, 15 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Now here's something you don't see everyday...

Land Rover On Display... At The Zoo!

Fri, 15 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

What better way to show off the Defender's wild side than by putting on display at the zoo!

Man Chases Land Rover Thieves In Forklift

Thu, 07 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

You don’t want to mess with pig farmer Cameron Naughton’s beloved 19-year-old Land Rover. He won’t give it up without a fight…

JLR To (Finally!) Enter The Burgeoning Indian Market

Mon, 04 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jaguar and Land Rover – owned now for two years by India’s biggest automaker - will finally enter its own market. But will they start building them there as well?

Looking For a Vacation Challenge with Land Rovers?

Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

It used to be, if you wanted a real, week-long challenge for you and your Land Rover, you’d either have to qualify for an International event or spend a year or so planning out your own escape. Then along came AdventureTrex…

First-Ever Fuel Guard To Debut On Diesel Models

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

An amazing new technology actually prevents you from mistakenly filling your diesel Sport or LR4 with gas.

Farewell To The Great Defender?

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

It seems impossible to even contemplate, but due to stubborn "rules" Land Rover is talking seriously about shelving the Defender - all three wheelbase models - very soon.

What’s So Special About This Discovery?

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

It’s got Terrain Response™, a 6-speed automatic, air conditioning, and oh yes, it can stop a bullet from a high velocity assault rifle.

2010 LR4 Has Arrived. Has It Ever.

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Sure, the LR3 racked up over 100 International awards but those crazy contrivers over in Solihull couldn’t leave well enough alone and instead found so many ways to improve upon it that they had to call it “the next generation” LR4.

2010 Range Rover Showcases 12-Inch “Dual-View” Touchscreen

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The world’s first dual-view infotainment touch screen debuts in the new Range Rover, allowing driver and passenger to view different screens simultaneously.

JLR Receives 300 million euros

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The European Investment Bank has agreed that JLR needs a little boost to stay in business… so long as they meet certain criteria. JLR has, so they will be receiving the money and keeping jobs.

Scrap Your Car For Fun & Profit

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

It’s working in Germany, France and Italy and now it’s being considered in the UK and US. Should we all be scrapping our old vehicles for new ones to jumpstart the industry?

How Can the World’s Cheapest Car Affect Land Rover?

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

It costs less than a serious road bike, but can the Nano help save the company that now builds Land Rovers?

JLR Goes For Bailout Round Two

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jaguar Land Rover has asked the European Investment Bank for up to £281 million in emergency funding – this comes after their workers have agreed to pay freezes and a four-day work week and after they received an order from China for 13,000 vehicles. Are things really that bad?

Land Rover To Sponsor World’s Richest Horse Race

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Performance… style… strength… grace… it’s all on display at the Dubai World Cup next Saturday. And you should see the horses!

The Striking Rover Concept LRX Is A Go!

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

There are some changes from the ’08 Detroit Show concept – most notably that it will move upscale and wear a Range Rover badge – but the futuristic LRX is coming soon to a dealer near you!

Beware: “Sentience” Is Coming To A JLR Dealer Near You

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Lots of vehicles on the road currently use adaptive cruise control on the highway to maintain correct spacing to the vehicle in front of you. But that’s soooo yesterday…

JLR Workers Agree To 4-Day Work Week; Pay Freeze

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The votes are in, and about 70% of the workers elected to shorten their work week and freeze their pay to keep their jobs. Is this an idea whose time has come?

JLR Wins Contract For 13,000 Vehicles!

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

They’re calling it a “very significant” order; supplying 13,000 vehicles to China over a three year period. Significant, indeed!

Freeze Your Pay, Keep Your Job.

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

As the see-saw tilts back and forth between workers’ rights and unemployment, a new plan emerges.

Desperate Times Call For Desperate Measures

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The UK is reeling like the rest of US from the hemorrhaging economy… and throwing fruit certainly won’t help it any.

Looking For A New Rover? Try Ireland.

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Land Rover has introduced a new pricing structure for Southern Ireland with price reductions averaging 11 percent. Is this a test?

Land Rover To The Rescue!

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Go ahead and complain about those rascally gas-guzzlers... until you’re stuck in a snowstorm and need an ambulance.

The Auto Sales Crisis By The Numbers

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

As goes India, so goes the U.K. and the U.S. As car markets plummet overseas and in the States, is there a silver lining?

Leaked: New Land Rover Car On The Way!

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

A Swedish auto components supplier is saying they’ve received an order from Land Rover for an all-wheel-drive system for a new car to go into production by 2011. That's right; a car.

Off-Road And Online – Rogue CEO Goes Bush!

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

This could be the most high-tech, tricked-out Land Rover on the planet. Which is a good thing, considering where CEO Ben Duncan is going…

Half A Million Vehicles. 60 Years. Not Bad!

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Well what do you know? A Range Rover Sport sold in Southern California makes it half a million vehicles sold in the U.S. Of course, that’s not including, um, well…

JLR Unveils Advanced New Technical Academy

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Land Rover is going as green as its oval and its new technical academy and industry-leading apprenticeship program has found a new home with rainwater harvesting tanks, wax walls and 275 tons of saved CO2 a year.

JLR Gets Bail-Out Amidst Much Debate

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Why does this Lord look forlorn? He’s just helped unlock a radical £50bn fund created as part of yesterday’s second bank bail-out.

Introducing New Models During A Downturn

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Does it really make sense for Jaguar Land Rover to introduce new models in the face of the worst market since WWII? It just may be the savviest move they can make…

Land Rover LRX Called “Very Cool.”

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The new hybrid LRX was literally a show-stopper at the Detroit Auto Show, causing even GM product chief Bob Lutz to stop and take a closer look.

Land Rover Sales Are Up Down Under!

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Evidently, Land Rover’s sales performance is keeping pace with its off-road performance down in the land of the Outback. Of all brands, it’s Land Rover who’s defying the odds.

A Virtual Auto Show?

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

On January 11, 2009, NewsMarket pledges to revolutionize auto shows forever. We’ll see…

Stunning Architect-Designed Range Rover

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

This is the kind of thing that happens when you turn a Dutch architect loose with a paint sprayer and a Range Rover Vogue...

The Best 4 X Phone X Far?

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Land Rover sets the world standard for ruggedness and durability in 4X4’s and now…cell phones?

“The World’s Most Awarded 4WD” Wins Two More!

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

For an unprecedented fourth year in a row the LR3/Discovery 3 has won the prestigious “Australia's Best Cars All Terrain 4WD of the Year Award”.

Another Happy Thanksgiving Story

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The Land Rover Discovery has always been adept at handling large rocks. Now it appears it can even handle those (somewhat) that come crashing through the sunroof!

A 40+ MPG Land Rover?

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The Freelander TD4e is the world’s first SUV to feature an intelligent stop/start system, making it the most fuel-efficient Land Rover ever!

A Happy Thanksgiving Story

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

A New Scotland, NY, man thanks God - and his Land Rover - for saving the life of himself and his two daughters after they were hit by a freight train. Twice.

LR2 Features First-Ever Home Theater Audio Experience

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

LR2 will be the first vehicle to utilize Dolby® Pro Logic II® 7.1 surround sound; a new wave of acoustic wizardry.

Why Is This Man Smiling?

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

You’d smile too if someone just handed you $28,000 and the keys to a new Land Rover.

What’s This? A Clothing Optional Land Rover Showroom???

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Underwear was the only required clothing Saturday night at the Land Rover Showroom in Newport Beach.

Tata Has Uphill Battle To Win Defense Contracts

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Although it has the wartime experience and the ability to meet demand, Tata may not have the armor required to deflect landmines or shelling from the media.

That Stucks!

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Yes...even Land Rovers get stuck on occasion.

When Your Sport Just Isn’t Sporty Enough

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Here’s a couple of examples of what happens when you take a Range Rover Sport to the extreme. Love ‘em or hate ‘em, you have to appreciate the enthusiasm.

LRX Awarded N. American Concept Of The Year

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Each vehicle is judged on the entire package: design, style, materials, technology, market viability and market responsiveness. The LRX won because it was designed from the ground up to meet the needs of a changing world.

Tata Just Says “No” To Jaguar’s SUV

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Tata Motors CEO Ratan Tata says his company has no plans whatsoever to add an SUV - or even a crossover, for that matter – to Jaguar’s line-up. You’re looking at the reason why.

Superyacht Range Rover Design Competition Winner

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

What if you challenged seven of the world’s leading super yacht designers to apply their cutting-edge spatial and design tools to customize a Range Rover?

A Fuel Efficient Land Rover?

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This new Freelander 2 TD4 gets over 41 mpg in the city by doing something ye olde Land Rovers often did without fancy technology.

New Land Rover DVD Coming - In Search of The Experience

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Our own Eric The Intrepid strikes out for Moab "in search of the experience" and meets a few friends with a camera along the way.

How About A 700HP LR “Off-Roadster”?

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

You take a Series II 109”…chop the top…refit the interior…drop in a V16 that puts out 700bhp and voila: you’ve got the Bell Aurens Longnose; yours for 80,000 pounds!

Land Rover Sponsors World’s Largest Polo Match

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Land Rover America’s Polo Cup kicked off to a sold-out crowd on the national mall in D.C. Then came the beauty queens, the Ambassadors and the fly-by’s…

60 Land Rovers Into Buckingham Palace

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Remember when Land Rover celebrated its 60th anniversary by presenting Prince Charles with the keys to 60 white Land Rovers for the Red Cross at a ceremony inside Buckingham Palace? Well…how did they do that?

You’ve Driven The Vehicle. Now Ride The Bike!

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Land Rover isn’t the first off-road vehicle manufacturer to offer a mountain bike range, but their current line-up is among the better offerings.

Texas Rovers Show Big Heart After Ike

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Rover Clubs are more than just fun. Sometimes they’re essential.

Spy Photos: The Bulletproof Look

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

How will Land Rover match its new hybrid technology to an edgier, “tech-terior”?

Rover Ragtop

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The wind in your hair...the sun on your shoulders...does going off-road get any better than this?

Land Rover Wins Best Used Car Award…Twice!

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

There were only two 4x4 awards in Auto Express’ Used Car Honors 2008 Survey and Land Rover won them both.

New Unmanned Military Rover

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The MACE-2 unmanned reconnaissance vehicle is a smart Land Rover in disguise.

LR3 Voted “Top Family 4x4”

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This time, it wasn’t the men in lab coats doing the judging…

They Made It!

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Intrepid British Farmer Steve Burgess takes his Defender across the Bering Strait…but has this been done before?

Land Rover Comes To Our Backyard

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Land Rover and Nanotechnology may seem like an odd mix, but for one California-based photographer, the glowing glass and steel structure right here in Albany, New York proved irresistable.

Land Rover G4 Challenge. It’s Huge!

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Male/Female teams from 20 countries are vying for the gold medal in the “4x4 Olympics” much of the world has never heard of.

Lions Attack Land Rover!

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

You know how kitties like to crawl up on your tires or around your engine to take a nice warm nap? Well that's not what is happening here.

Land Rover Going To 4-Day Work Week

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

According to the Solihull Times, production at the Land Rover plant in Solihull has been cut to four days a week.

ERAD - The Acronym Of The Future for Land Rover e_Terrain

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

We have seen the future and its name is ERAD.

A 120-Ton Land Rover Sculpture... Seriously.

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Now HERE is something you don't see everyday. A 120-ton sculpture featuring 5 Land Rover models.

"e-Terrain" Is Here!

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Land Rover has registered the "E-Terrain" name as an umbrella term for a host of new technologies.

Land Rover is in full development on their new hybrid and green vehicle platform collectively known as the e-Terrain System - that reduce fuel consumption and emissions while improving 4x4 capability.

Red Cross Gets 60 Land Rovers

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Imagine setting out 60 Land Rovers of various models arranged in the form of the Red Cross flag in the quadrangle of Buckingham Palace. Then handing over the keys to HRH The Prince of Wales. Now that's how you celebrate sixty years of service to Queen and Country!

The New Hybrids Are Coming!

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

JLR is once again on the forefront of an exciting new technology. This time, harnessing braking energy mechanically instead of electrically. And that can make all of the difference.

(L to R) Adrian Moore technical director Xtrac, Dick Elsy CEO Torotrak and Jon Hilton managing partner Flybrid, demonstrate the light, compact, efficient CVT and flywheel KERS components (Picture supplied by: Glyn Merga)

Tata Comes For Tea.

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The man who now owns Jaguar and Land Rover (JLR), Indian industrialist and billionaire Ratan Tata, has come to the U.S. for a visit. But he’ll only drink Tetley Tea.

JLR Unveils Virtual Reality Center

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Creating 3-dimensional car models in clay is so yesterday. Jaguar-Land Rover's new center uses hi-def virtual reality that’s four times sharper than your HDTV.

Series I That Kicks Like A Sport

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

So just how do you make a Series I kick asphalt like the ultra-modern Range Rover Sport? More power, of course!

Land Rover For Sail

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Well here’s one way to reduce emissions and boost your mpg…but it’s not for everybody.

Selling Back To India. What Do You Think?

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Now that the Indian company Tata Motors has purchased Jaguar and Land Rover (JLR), where in the world should they sell them?

Land Rover Soars…Literally!

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

What do you do to celebrate 60 years of success and your third consecutive record sales year? You blow up the balloons and party, of course!

Rhino Charge - Kenya's Wildest Sports Event

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

An extreme test of driving skills and physical endurance recognized as the toughest off-road challenge in the world.

Take Our 60-Year Quiz

Thu, 15 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It’s been 60 years since the first Land Rover rolled off the assembly line, and we thought it would be fun to see how much you really know about the brand you’ve come to know and love…

When 4x4 Isn't Enough...

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

If 4x4 is good, 6x6 is better, right? Hmmm...not always...

60th Birthday Party This Weekend

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

LAND ROVER lovers the world over will be making tracks to Warwickshire, England's Heritage Motor Museum this weekend to celebrate the vehicle's 60th birthday. And they’ve got a lot to look forward to!

Land Rover Featured at Festival of…Speed?

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The UK’s annual Festival of Speed on July 11-13 has chosen Land Rover as its featured manufacturer this year. No, seriously...

Great Deals On Land Rovers!

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Land Rover signs its first-ever affinity program with the one group that has arguably included its most loyal customers since the very beginning.

Introducing The Freelander…Van!

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Land Rover is unveiling a commercial vehicle version of the Freelander at next month’s Commercial Vehicle Show in the UK. This version is expected to go on sale overseas as early as April, but it is not slated to reach US shores just yet, however.

Range Rover “A Bargain” At $17 Million

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It’s true! You can pick up a Range Rover HSE V8 for only $15 million-$17 million from the Kingston Industrial Garage (KIG) in Jamaica. But wait! As Dawn Green, Land Rover sales and marketing manager says, “the Range Rover Sport V6 is a little cheaper at $9 million-$11 million.”

Land Rover Sale Complete

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In what should by now come as a surprise to no one, India's Tata Motors Limited has purchased Jaguar Cars Ltd. and Land Rover from the Ford Motor Company. The deal, some $2.3 billion (US) and nearly two years in the making, isn't at draconian as it may, at first, seem.

Land Rover Expected To Green Light LRX

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It turned a lot of heads at both the Detroit and Geneva auto shows; that white and wickedly rakish (dare we say) crossover concept from Land Rover, code-named the LRX. There will be some changes from prototype to production, however. Oh, and then there’s the black and silver version that turned up at the New York show…

Range Rover Sport Wins 2008 Winter Vehicle Award

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The 2008 Range Rover Sport won in the Ultra Luxury SUV segment for its value within the segment and unstoppable ability in the snow.

Win A Land Rover Adriatic Adventure!

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Talk about a test drive! Simply log on to www.landrover.co.uk and enter to win a chance to put each of the five Land Rover vehicles to the test across the rugged terrain surrounding the Adriatic Sea.

“There ‘n Back Again” For Kidney Research

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Land Rover was born before he was - a 44-year-old Series that’s been restored and painted a brilliant yellow – and now Vic Wilkinson, 38, hopes it will take him on a 1,850 mile journey to raise money for Kidney Research UK.

An Update On The Land Rover Globetrotters

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 05:00:00 GMT

More news from the group that's heading across Siberia - and the Bering Strait - in a Land Rover 110!

The LRX: Worth Another Look.

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 05:00:00 GMT

It looks like a black and silver version of the white LRX concept you may have seen pictured at the Detroit show, but this one - that will debut at the Geneva show - represents what Land Rover calls “a contemporary example of personalization.”

Plenty To Look Forward To With Land Rover

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Two new HST models in March, and a host of upgrades to look forward to in ’09!

Realistic Computer Racing In A Land Rover

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

90+ mph through a tight canyon and not a scratch on your Range Rover!

An 800 HP Series I...?

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

When is a Land Rover no longer a Land Rover? Yes, you knew it was only a matter of time before someone took a perfectly good Series I and turned into, well, this:

New V8 Roaring In Soon!

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Land Rover will be unveiling a new, more powerful and fuel efficient V8 gasoline engine sometime in the next few months.

Land Rover Driving School

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT

In North America there are three of them: the only manufacturer-sponsored year-round driving schools. You’ll find them at Quail Lodge in Carmel California, Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello in Quebec, and the Biltmore Estate in Ashville, North Carolina. Many of us here at Atlantic British display our Land Rover Driving School Certificates proudly on our walls. (We experienced the course when it was offered in nearby Manchester, Vermont.) And really, who better than Land Rover to sponsor them?

Driving A Land Rover Around The World – Literally!

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT

A lot of us take our Land Rover’s off-road, but this is ridiculous!

A farmer from West Yorkshire, England has been planning a trip to take his Land Rover around the world for six years now, and he is finally ready to get going. So what took so long? First, there was the permission he needed from the Russian government to cross the Siberian peninsula. Oh, and then there was the trick of how exactly to cross the Bering Strait – the 56 miles of water that separate East from West between Siberia and Alaska – in a road vehicle.

Ta-Ta! It’s (Semi) Official! Ford Sells Land Rover/Jaguar!

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The rumor mill has been grinding since last June when Ford put out the word that it was selling off its Land Rover and Jaguar marques, saying that India’s Tata Motors was the likely bid-winner. The American company needed desperately to turn its overextension around and start showing a profit, and the Indian company was salivating over the brands’ well-established distribution network to serve one of the world’s fastest-growing markets.

"Ford is committed to focused negotiations at a more detailed level with Tata Motors concerning the potential sale of the combined Jaguar Land Rover business, " said Lewis Booth, executive vice president with responsibility for Premier Automotive Group and Ford of Europe, in a statement.

The LRXL? New Land Rover Concept Drawing Leaked

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT

What is this??

Can we call it the LRXL?

“Greenest” Land Rover Yet To Debut In Detroit

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Not one to miss a leap onto the "green" bandwagon, Land Rover will debut the new 3-door LRX, the smallest and greenest Land Rover ever, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, January ’08.

"We are as serious about sustainability as we are confident about the continuing relevance and desirability of our vehicles," said Phil Popham, Land Rover's managing director.

Land Rover Hits All-Time Sales Record

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Just as Land Rover is approaching its 60th anniversary – a remarkable achievement in its own right – it has blasted through the 200,000 sales barrier, reaching 205,717 vehicles sold worldwide last month. That’s a 27 per cent increase on the same month last year for Land Rover, with the boost coming from burgeoning markets like Russia, China, France and Spain.

Official Car Of The 14th DALAI LAMA…Sold!

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT

The auction from the Dalai Lama Foundation on eBay is officially over. Faithful readers will recall that the auction featured three very rare and beautiful things:

Time to Revisit the Forward Control

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Way back in the mid-90’s we brought you the story of one George Bull, an intrepid fellow whom Atlantic British sponsored in his quest to see the world in a Land Rover Forward Control.

Who Will Buy My Beautiful Brands?

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT

There are two ways to acquire a valuable brand; the long road, which is to build it from the ground up, which can take years locally and decades globally…or the short route, which is to buy an existing one. If you’ve got a couple of billion dollars lying around, you’re impatient, and you’ve got 83,000 millionaires in your backyard, you might be thinking what Ratan Tata, the 71-year-old chairman of Tata Sons Ltd in India is thinking: the Land Rover-Jaguar portfolio looks pretty solid.

Land Rover Falls Off Cliff

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT

If you're going to fall off an 80-foot cliff, it's best to do it in a Land Rover.

500 HP Range Rover On The Way?

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Spies hanging out at the Nurburgring in recent months have reportedly been watching a Range Rover flying around the track. It’s rumored that Range Rover’s supercharged engine is getting redefined to keep up with high-performance rivals from BMW and Porsche.

Buy One of the World’s “10 Most Exclusive Land Rovers” and Get A Chance To Hit On Sharon Stone!

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Alas…it’s a fantasy only the very wealthy will be able to afford, but beginning November ’07 you can bid on eBay for a vintage Land Rover Series once owned by the Dalai Lama.

Two-Wheeled Land Rover To Take On TransAid in Tanzania

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT

As the very definition of off-road vehicles worldwide, with 78% of its model range exported to over 140 countries, Land Rover is a perfect fit for TransAid. Even in the two-wheeled version.

LR3 / Discovery 3 Voted 4x4 of the Year by Plant 4x4 Magazine.

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT

"The fact that it scored 93 out of a possible 100 says it all."

21% Sales Growth; 20% Emissions Cuts STILL Not Enough For Ford

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Land Rover will cut its vehicles´ emissions by 20% by 2012. That’s a good thing. Land Rover will likely set another record year for sales in the U.S., up 21% in September. (UK sales were up as well.) That’s another good thing. Meanwhile Ford has announced that it is considering a number of options for potential buyers for the bundled Land Rover and Jaguar marques. That’s a strange thing...

The New Face of Land Rover

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova has signed a multi-year endorsement deal with Land Rover.

Land Rover Announces Product Changes

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Details of product changes for the 2007 Discovery 3 / LR3 model have been announced by Land Rover. This will be a short production year, and more significant changes will follow in 2008.

Highlights of the 2007 production run changes include:

Prince Charles Discovers King George's Land Rover

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Prince Charles knows all about Solihull, but he didn’t know about the 88” sitting in Pringle’s Garage in Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

A Land Rover Compact?

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT

“I can’t see the Land Rover hiding behind that MINI!”

Can you imagine…a Land Rover the size of a MINI? That’s this year’s teaser from the Frankfurt Auto Show in what has become a Land Rover “tradition” of teasing audiences with a future concept.

New-Look Land Rover LR2 heading to Dealers in November

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Evidently, the looks of the new Range Rover Sport were so well received that Land Rover decided to apply them to the LR2. This, the latest Land Rover model variation, will feature body-colored bumpers and side-sills, a rear spoiler, titanium door handles and 19-inch alloy wheels. Perfect for those who can’t – or won’t – pony up for the Sport model but still want that dynamic street look.

New Land Rover LR3 on Auto-Pilot... No Driver Needed!

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Could this be the ultimate luxury? A Land Rover LR3 that requires no driver? Actually, the LR3 was the chosen vehicle at MIT for its entry into this year’s DARPA Urban Challenge, a competition run by the central research and development organization of the Department of Defense where all of the entries are required to run a course “without human help”.

Land Rover On The Market?

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Speculation throughout the auto industry continues to ebb and flow it seems with each passing week. The big question: is Ford planning to sell off Land Rover and Jaguar – and even perhaps Volvo – in an effort to recapture some much needed capital?

The answer, as usual, depends upon whom you want to listen to.

When Land Rover Production Shifts Gears, What Does It Really Mean?

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 04:00:00 GMT

A while back we reported that Land Rover was eliminating up to 250 jobs at its legendary Solihull plant in England as it decreased Freelander production by as many as 10,000 units. This, despite the fact that the Freelander is the best-selling 4x4 in all of Europe. Upon closer inspection, however, we learned that the then BMW-owned plant had overproduced engines for the vehicle, and had to hit the brakes on production to catch up.

Update on 2006 G4 Challenge

Tue, 25 Apr 2006 04:00:00 GMT

The 2006 G4 Challenge was launched on April 23 and the race is on!

The 2006 Land Rover G4 Challenge: From Bangkok to Bolivia

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 05:00:00 GMT

They call it the ultimate global adventure - a test of strategy, stamina, 4x4 driving and multi-sport skills that will span Southeast Asia and South America.

Range Rover to Feature a New Diesel V8 in North America!

Wed, 01 Feb 2006 05:00:00 GMT

Now that American gas prices have caught up with the rest of the world's, the boys in Solihull have greenlighted a new diesel V8, beginning production in March 2006.

The All New Land Rover LR3 - The Land Rover We Knew Solihull Could Build

Sat, 05 Jun 2004 04:00:00 GMT

O.K., we were WRONG!

When Land Rover introduced the Discovery replacement in New York earlier this year, we were less than enthusiastic (see our previous story). The LR3 (or Discovery 3 as it will be known outside the North America) didn’t catch our eye nor our imagination as the original Discovery did when it was introduced in 1989.

The Land Rover LR3 - Replacement of an Icon?

Sat, 10 Apr 2004 04:00:00 GMT

Like the old saying goes: "We've got good news, and we've got bad news". The good news is that Discovery is dead, the bad news is that Discovery is dead!

At an upscale art gallery in the Chelsea district of Manhattan, Land Rover unveiled the LR3 (or Discovery 3 as it will be known outside North America) the much awaited Discovery replacement. Land Rover is keeping the details and specifications of this all new model secret until later this summer. But here is what Land Rover is saying officially, and what we've been told "off the record".

Vehicle Review: Land Rover LR3 Discovery 3

Mon, 15 Mar 2004 05:00:00 GMT

The next generation Land Rover Discovery is officially on its way for the 2005 model year realease in Fall 2004. Call it the Discovery III - or the LR3 (as it will be called in North America where alpha-numeric vehicle names are all the rage) - either way, “an absolute priority was to ensure that nobody could mistake this vehicle for anything else…” said Geoff Upex, Land Rover’s director of design. “It had to look thoroughly modern, bold and distinctive” he said, but very definitely a Land Rover.

"Range Stormer", Land Rover's First Ever Concept Vehicle

Mon, 16 Feb 2004 05:00:00 GMT

January 4. Cobo Hall, the Motor City. The arena lights are dimmed and high power spotlights illuminate the center stage. Fog fills the arena. From the far right, a pair of headlamps cut a swath through the haze. Ceiling mounted spotlights dance across the arena floor, now and then illuminating the moving headlamps affording us tantalizing glimpses of the vehicle prowling the stage. As the music rises to a crescendo, sixty five hundred journalists from around the world hold their collective breaths, as Range Stormer climbs to the limelight of center stage. It is unmistakably a Range Rover, but it's not like any Range Rover we’ve ever seen. After the briefest of hesitations (the Detroit Auto Show is after all a SHOW), the vehicle's doors begin to pivot upward in an elegant curve. The Range Stormer features gull wing doors! As Mathew Taylor, Land Rover's Managing Director, steps out of the "Stormer" the hall erupts in cheers. Taylor walks a short distance and as the stage's turntable begins to spin the 'Stormer, he just points at the car and smiles.

Vehicle Review: Land Rover Range Stormer / Range Rover Sport

Sun, 15 Feb 2004 05:00:00 GMT

Everyone knows the Range Rover is the ultimate luxury SUV that's dually suited for advanced off-roading, but when it comes to on-road performance…well, it has certainly improved the past few years, but its 282 HP shrinks in the wake of the 340 put out by the Porsche Cayenne S (worse – the Porsche’s Turbo makes a cool 450!)

So, what's Land Rover's answer? The Range Stormer concept vehicle (also known as the Range Rover Sport – final production name still TBD), a vehicle that looks more like it came from James Bond’s Q-branch than from the drawing boards of Solihull. This is a Land Rover that screams!

THE FEMININE QUOTIENT

Sun, 15 Feb 2004 05:00:00 GMT

Here's one for the women: It seems Land Rover is introducing a Women's panel at the product development stage to make sure that women's wants and needs are accommodated and integrated into future Land Rover vehicles. (Is this what happened over at VW, resulting in the little vase thingy on the dash?)

TReK is still King

Thu, 02 Oct 2003 04:00:00 GMT

When we received our invitation to attend the 5th TReK competition last month, we hesitantly said yes. Hesitantly, not because we don’t like TReK, on the contrary, we love TReK, but because we feared that it would have been influenced by the G4 Challenge and the Land Rover’s relegated to moving the competitors around.

We needn’t have worried, TReK ’03 remained true to its roots and to Land Rover’s own heritage.

SOLIHULL SACROSANCT

Sat, 29 Mar 2003 05:00:00 GMT

There is much more that's new on the new Range Rover than the addition of those gills behind the front wheel arch. Its third re-design in its 31-year history includes a unibody structure instead of the traditional body-on-frame...independent front and rear suspensions instead of the old solid axles...and BMW engines in favor of the old engines from GM.

Learning from the Experts - Off Road Training at Eastnor Castle

Fri, 14 Mar 2003 05:00:00 GMT

Two names stand out in the in the Land Rover lexicon capturing the brands heritage: Camel Trophy and Eastnor Castle. Many of us fell in love with Land Rovers after watching them battle the worst possible conditions in Madagascar, Brazil, Australia, Borneo, Siberia, Africa and South America. Camel Trophy will remain forever a part of Land Rover’s history, unfortunately it is history.

But long before there was Camel Trophy there was Eastnor Castle. In those fabled woods, shrouded in secrecy, all modern Land Rovers have been tested and proven. And not only vehicles have been put to the test at Eastnor Castle, but generations of expedition, military, rescue and relief drivers. While the closest we’ll ever get to a Camel Trophy is our living room’s TV, we can all experience first hand the hills, mud, and deep water that have challenged Land Rover engineers and off road drivers for decades.

A Faster Freelander?

Fri, 07 Mar 2003 05:00:00 GMT

It could make 0-60mph about two seconds faster, stop about seven feet shorter and do the quarter mile in under 16 seconds...and it could be coming to a select few Rover dealers in the near future.

Surviving The G4 Challenge: A Written Account from G4 Competitor

Sun, 02 Feb 2003 05:00:00 GMT

Can you imagine my surprise when I picked up the phone to check for messages, this voice says he is from land rover and he wants to know if I’m available to go to Las Vegas for the Canadian selection event. Available, ya, like there is a question. Instructions say to call or e-mail with an indication of my choice I do both. Problem here is I’m home alone, no one to tell and I’m just a bit excited, the cat has left the room, too much jumping about I guess.

LAND ROVER G4 CHALLENGE UPDATE

Fri, 03 Jan 2003 05:00:00 GMT

As the 4:00 AM wake-up call echoed across the Nevada desert, 39 sleepy but resolute individuals emerged from their tents and raced towards the starting gate of a 8-mile cross country run for the beginning of the G4 National Selection competition.

3rd Generation Range Rover

Fri, 04 Oct 2002 04:00:00 GMT

You know it's new the minute you lay eyes on it: the brushed metal power vents on the sides, the European-style crazy lights in front and back...and inside! Cherry and walnut blend, with brushed aluminum fascia that reminds one more of a luxury yacht than a luxury car.

Son of Camel - The adventure of a Lifetime

Mon, 30 Sep 2002 04:00:00 GMT

If you are among the thousands if not millions around the world that still miss the days of the Camel Trophy, if you feel the demise of the Trophy robbed you of a chance to test you mettle in the “Olympics of four-wheeling”, if you watch Camel Trophy videos saying to yourself “I could do that”, it’s time to put your money where you mouth is ‘cause Land Rover has a new adventure challenge that’s Camel Trophy in all but name.

Record Sales

Thu, 12 Sep 2002 04:00:00 GMT

While vehicle sales slipped 1.7% for GM, 12.6% for Ford and 3.8% for DaimlerChrysler (Spring 2002 to Spring 2001 comparison), sales for Land Rover increased 36.6%!

A $15,000 Land Rover?

Tue, 03 Sep 2002 04:00:00 GMT

Yes...it's been dubbed "the Landie" and it will be in showrooms as early as 2006; which is now less likely as the Premier Automotive Group CEO Wolfgang Reitzle who championed the cause departed in April.

FOURWHEELING IN CROCODILE DUNDEE COUNTRY

Tue, 16 Jul 2002 04:00:00 GMT

As we drove the Defender 110 down yet another washout, we came across our third water crossing. Normally this would present only a brief delay while the driver walks across the stream to ascertain depth, current, bottom conditions and to check for obstructions. We didn’t believe this approach would work in this case. The warning posters kept coming to mind: “don’t risk your life, Never enter the water or you may become part of a crocodile’s menu”.

THE LARA CROFT LAND ROVER LINE

Fri, 05 Jul 2002 04:00:00 GMT

Have you see the tricked out Defender 110 used in the movie "Tomb Raider"? Software sensation Lara Croft, (a.k.a. actress Angelina Jolie), uses it to fight crime and the elements, and it's more than up to the task.

REVIEWS...What they're saying:

Fri, 07 Jun 2002 04:00:00 GMT

Automobile's SUV special issue in April, 2002, gave the new 2003 Range Rover a very tough and thorough going over, and concluded that they were very happy with the new BMW engine, among other things.

Cornhusker Rovering

Mon, 13 May 2002 04:00:00 GMT

Nothing cures a case of the wintertime doldrums and cabin-fever blues faster than a four wheeling trip. When winter’s long nights threaten to turn us into couch potatoes, we load up the Discovery and head out. On a clear winter’s day, we packed a couple weeks worth of food, filled the water and fuel tanks, and set off toward Nebraska to corroborate rumors of endless sand dunes, of pine-covered ridges, and miles of four-wheel-drive trails.

MORE CHANGES IN 2006?

Sat, 04 May 2002 04:00:00 GMT

As if "The Landie" weren't enough of a sea change for Rover, there's also talk of an entire line replacement.

IT’S HERE! AND WOW!!

Mon, 11 Mar 2002 05:00:00 GMT

The all new Range Rover made its official world debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit a few days ago, and WOW it’s one heck of a Land Rover. From every angle it’s clearly identifiable as a Range Rover, yet from every angle it’s different and new. Under Geoff Upex, Land Rover’s design director, the design team was able to capture the essence of Range Rover yet move it to the 21st century. It is at once retro and forward looking. The clamshell hood with raised contours, split tailgate, and floating roof with blacked-out pillars are all part of Range Rover’s 30 year DNA, while the striking headlamps, tail-lamps and dramatic front fender engine intake louvers hint at Range Rover’s evolution. But even though there are unmistakable similarities to previous Range Rovers, this Range Rover shares not a single body panel with its forbears.

IS ROVER DOWNSIZING AGAIN?

Thu, 07 Mar 2002 05:00:00 GMT

It looks like Land Rover may be set to do a little downsizing once again. Not the company...the vehicle line-up.

Bob Daly's Review - 2002 Freelander

Sun, 03 Mar 2002 05:00:00 GMT

The Freelanders are rolling out of the Land Rover Dealerships in record numbers and we know why. If you are at all interested in purchasing a competent, all wheel drive, (real world) vehicle, you owe it to yourself to try the Freelander.

A 4X4 PLAYGROUND

Thu, 07 Feb 2002 05:00:00 GMT

This survey is being circulated around to 4WD enthusiasts to see if there is any interest in a "playground" specifically designed for off-road practice, fun and adventure. As with any survey, the more responses, the better, so please take a moment to fill out the following questions and send it to the e-mail address listed at the end.

Land Rover TReK Competition

Wed, 02 Jan 2002 05:00:00 GMT

I flew to South Africa as an automotive journalist to cover Land Rover’s first Global TReK Competition for Land Rover Line and several print journals. When I got there I found out to my surprise (and delight) that I had been drafted along with John Lloyd and Gene Cussons to form and additional 12th team of competitors. So in the end I had the rare privilege of both reporting the action and being part of it.

Rover...Polo?

Mon, 17 Dec 2001 05:00:00 GMT

"That's right - we play polo using Rovers instead of ponies."

A Tire Primer

Wed, 12 Dec 2001 05:00:00 GMT

Buying the right tires for your SUV can be a daunting experience. All those manufacturers' claims sound good, but choosing the best tire for your vehicle requires a little bit of knowledge before the rubber hits the road.

Auxiliary Lights

Mon, 22 Oct 2001 04:00:00 GMT

An Auxiliary Light Primer! Thinking about adding auxiliary lights to your vehicle? You might be surprised at how far their performance has come recently over standard Halogen lights.

A Most Amazing Weekend

Mon, 17 Sep 2001 04:00:00 GMT

What a weekend, folks. Some of this is unbelievable, but I swear this is nothing but the truth....

J.L., of the Ottawa Valley Land Rover Owners, went out for a bit of 4x4-ing Friday, with a local club member's 88" Rover, (aquarover winner Keith Elliot), following me along. We brought a guy from work and his girlfriend along as well, they were riding in the back of the 109". We went out around his house, deep in the woods behind Ottawa.

Basically, we went snowmobile trail riding, and it got a little messy. "Valdy" was feeling particularly adventurous, and when a chance arose to ford a three-foot-deep stream, I basically put on a crazy face and charged.

What's Your Favorite Rover Accessory?

Fri, 31 Aug 2001 04:00:00 GMT

We'd like to know what your all-time, must-have absolute favorite Rover Accessory is. This is the accessory you've either purchased or dreamed about purchasing for your Rover. The one accessory you'd choose if you could only choose one. (Although studies tell us the average truck in the United States has four - count 'em - accessory items on, in or under it.)

Resortation for Fun and Profit

Tue, 08 May 2001 04:00:00 GMT

I was looking for a little project to work on over the winter and I found what I thought I was looking for in an ad in the Atlantic British classifieds. "A 1960 Series II, Needs work. Best Offer."

I called and the somewhat relieved voice on the other end of the phone told me I could have the car for free if I would just come and pick it up that very weekend. As this was solidly within my price range, I agreed immediately.

KALAHARI-KARI!

Mon, 07 May 2001 04:00:00 GMT

No doubt we'll be overcome in the next few months with news about the new Kalahari Disco II, which recently made its debut at the big New York Auto Show.

What's the Difference With Differentials?

Tue, 01 May 2001 04:00:00 GMT

If you put a record on a record player (or a CD, if you're under 30) and spun it slowly you would notice that the outside travels a much farther distance than the inside. This is essentially what happens when you drive around a corner in your vehicle; the outside wheels must turn faster and travel farther than the inside wheels.

This difference is accommodated by the differential gears in your vehicle's axle housings. Without a "diff", your inside wheels would creak and groan trying to keep up, and you'd wind up replacing your axle shafts about as often as you change your oil.

YOU PLAY IN MY SANDBOX THEN I’LL PLAY IN YOURS…

Sat, 04 Nov 2000 05:00:00 GMT

It seems only fitting that - with so many car manufacturers entering the SUV arena - that Land Rover would cash in on its cache' to move into areas outside the strict SUV playing field.

THE PRICE MAY LOOK HIGHER, BUT…

Sun, 29 Oct 2000 04:00:00 GMT

Although the 2001 Discovery SE's price is up $250 from last year, it includes dual sunroofs and a six-disc CD changer as standard equipment.

AND THEN THERE WERE NONE…?

Thu, 19 Oct 2000 04:00:00 GMT

It looks like BMW AG is planning on selling its engine plant at Longbridge, England - a big blow to MG Rover Group Ltd., which remains practically the only independent British carmaker left.

NORTH AMERICA HERE WE COME!

Thu, 15 Jun 2000 04:00:00 GMT

The Freelander has emerged as the best-selling 4x4 in all of Europe. The four-door model Freelander is scheduled to arrive December, 2001 and, based on its success in Europe, Land Rover expects to sell 20,000 of them in a year.

FREELANDER'S SUCCESS = LESS JOBS

Mon, 03 Apr 2000 04:00:00 GMT

Land Rover is eliminating up to 250 jobs at its legendary Solihull plant in England, as it is decreasing Freelander production by as many as 10,000 units.