Showing posts with label Land Rover. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Land Rover. Show all posts

2013 Range Rover HSE Riding on Vossen's Concave 22-Inch Rims [w/Video]


The creative minds at Land Rover may have found a way to shave up to nearly 1,000 pounds (~450kg, depending on the engine and equipment grade) on the new 2013 Range Rover over the model it replaces, but the premium SUV continues to have a very large footprint and as such, there's no denying that it looks better with bigger wheels. Read more »

Land Rover wants New Defender to be More Modern but Tough as Nails


Despite receiving some updates for 2013, which consist mainly of two new colors, new seats and an audio system, the Defender’s replacement is long overdue.

Land Rover, of course, knows this very well; as a matter of fact, it hopes that the next Defender will do for the brand, in terms of image and sales, what the Evoque has done for its Range Rover luxury sub-division: become a sales hit, bring new buyers to the brand and update its image.

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Kahn Design's Lamborghini Green Pearl RS250 Range Rover Evoque


If it's attention you seek on the road, nothing says "look at me" more than a lime green finish for your ride, which in Kahn Design's case, is said to be a green pearl shade borrowed directly from Lamborghini's color palette.

Besides the eye-catching exterior color that's accentuated by the gloss black roof and center section of the bonnet, Kahn's Range Rover Evoque RS250 includes all the usual styling goods we've come to expect from the British tuner such as an aero kit with new bumpers, side sills, wheel arch extensions, spoilers, and a unique grille.

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Land Rover Graces 2013 Freelander 2 with New Black & White Limited Edition Models


A new limited edition version named Black & White with extra content features and a handful of bespoke styling cues has been added to the range of the recently updated 2013 Land Rover Freelander 2 in Britain. Read more »

Jaguar-Land Rover Confirms Interest in Building a Plant in Saudi Arabia


After opening its first assembly plant in India last year and laying the foundations for a new manufacturing facility in China in partnership with Chery Automobile, the Jaguar Land Rover group is now eyeing a new factory in Saudi Arabia.

The British carmaker signed a letter of intent with Saudi Arabia's government and the National Industrial Clusters Development Program (NICDP), and will begin a detailed feasibility study immediately to determine the viability of setting up an automotive facility in the country.

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Range Rover Evoque RS250 Vesuvius Edition by Kahn Design


The compact-sized Range Rover Evoque has become a favorite of British design house Kahn, which has presented another variation of the SUV named the RS250 Vesuvius Edition, inspired by the tuner's take on the larger Range Rover of the same namesake. Read more »

Hofele-Design Turns the 2013 Range Rover Into the Royster GT 500


German tuning house Hofele-Design has shared details of its upcoming take on the latest generation of the Range Rover premium SUV, which it has named the "Royster GT 500".

The comprehensive tune starts under the hood where Hofele-Design offers a power kit for all engines boosting output by around 20 percent over the stock units.

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Startech Goes Retro with Land Rover Series 3.1 Concept at the Essen Motor Show


Startech, a Brabus subsidiary that focuses its tuning attention on Jaguar-Land Rover Group models, released a new concept based on the latest Land Rover Defender at the Essen Motor Show that runs for the public from December 1 to 9.

Named the Defender Series 3.1 Concept, the study is inspired by the classic Land Rover Series III, which was produced from 1971 to 1984.

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New 2014 Jaguar XFR-S World Premiere Confirmed for the LA Auto Show


Next week's Los Angeles Auto Show will host the world debut of the XFR-S, Jaguar confirmed today. The wildest version of the British firm's mid-size saloon will be joined by the U.S. premieres of the new F-Type roadster that will be displayed for the first time in Black Pack performance trim and the 2013 Range Rover.

"This year’s Los Angeles Auto show is one of the most significant U.S. shows in years for Jaguar Land Rover as we introduce three breakthrough new products," said Jaguar Land Rover North America President, Andy Goss.

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Jaguar-Land Rover and Chery Seal Joint Venture, Begin Construction of New Plant in China


On Sunday, November 18, Jaguar Land Rover and Chery Automobile Company Ltd. set the founding stone of a new manufacturing facility in the city of Changshu, near Shangai, in China.

The two companies’ joint venture, which has been on the cards since March, is named Chery Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Company Ltd. and involves the local manufacturing of Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles as well as the creation of new models for a partnership brand in China.

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A. Kahn's Land Rover Defender Harris Tweed Edition


Harris Tweed is a trademarked cloth that in order to carry the name, must be made from pure virgin wool and hand-woven by the islanders on the Isles of Lewis and Harris, Uist and Barra in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland.

Being a fabric, don't look for it on the outside of Afzal Kahn's newest creation based on the classic Land Rover Defender, but in the interior of the rugged 4x4 model. There you will find the traditional cloth on parts of the seats, the headliner, sun visors, dashboard, door trims and other select components of the cabin.

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Badass Range Rover Evoque Desert Warrior 3 Powered by BMW Diesel [w/Video]


This is RaBe Race Car's Desert Warrior 3 (DW3), an off-road racer loosely based on the Range Rover Evoque, designed to compete first in the 2013 FIA Off Road Rally Championship and then in 2014 Dakar Rally.

Even though it uses a modified version of the regular Evoque's body, the Desert Warrior 3 relies on a BMW-sourced, 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six diesel engine producing 271hp (275PS) and 850 Nm (627 lb-ft) of peak torque in standard guise and up to 345hp (350PS) when unrestricted, for its motivation.

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U Spy: Can You Tell Which Range Rover Models were Spotted in France?


The wait for the regular 2013 Range Rover Mk4 might be over, but Land Rover is far from done with the series as the British firm has more models heading our way in the next year or so.

The ones we know are coming for sure are the more athletic looking and smaller in size Range Rover Sport, and on the other end of the spectrum, a more luxuriously equipped version of the Range Rover with a longer wheelbase (LWB).

In a recent trip to France, CarScoop reader and owner of the LandRoverHell website, Glenn B., spotted a group of camouflaged Land Rover prototypes and was able to rattle off some quick spy shots for us with his mobile phone.

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New Range Rover and the Defender from 007’s New Skyfall Flick Debut in Paris [w/Video]


While the F-Type was Jaguar's most anticipated new car launch at the 2012 Paris Auto Show, its sister company Land Rover had its own special premieres.

The first was the world debut of the all-new, fourth-generation Range Rover, which was displayed in its entire range at Land Rover's stand.

The all-aluminum Range Rover has been designed from scratch and will be available in Europe with three powertrains: the 3.0-liter TDV6 and the 4.4-liter SDV8 diesels, as well as the top-of the-Range (pun intended) supercharged 5.0-liter V8 that packs 503HP and accelerates the luxury model from 0-60 mph in just 5.1 seconds.

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New Range Rover and the Defender from 007’s New Skyfall Flick Debut in Paris [w/Video]


While the F-Type was Jaguar's most anticipated new car launch at the 2012 Paris Auto Show, its sister company Land Rover had its own special premieres.

The first was the world debut of the all-new, fourth-generation Range Rover, which was displayed in its entire range at Land Rover's stand.

The all-aluminum Range Rover has been designed from scratch and will be available in Europe with three powertrains: the 3.0-liter TDV6 and the 4.4-liter SDV8 diesels, as well as the top-of the-Range (pun intended) supercharged 5.0-liter V8 that packs 503HP and accelerates the luxury model from 0-60 mph in just 5.1 seconds.

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B&B Launches New Tuning Program for Range Rover Evoque Pushing Output up to 296-Horses


B&B Automobiltechnik is a German tuning brand that specializes on VW Group, BMW Group and Mercedes-Benz products, but now it wants to become known for its Land Rover projects as well, beginning with the Range Rover Evoque.

The company offers a number of performance enhancements for all three engines available for the Evoque.

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B&B Launches New Tuning Program for Range Rover Evoque Pushing Output up to 296-Horses


B&B Automobiltechnik is a German tuning brand that specializes on VW Group, BMW Group and Mercedes-Benz products, but now it wants to become known for its Land Rover projects as well, beginning with the Range Rover Evoque.

The company offers a number of performance enhancements for all three engines available for the Evoque.

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Land Rover Mulling a Smaller Crossover than the Evoque


There’s no denying that the Evoque, the most compact model ever to wear the Range Rover badge, has been a smash hit for the company, having sold more than 90,000 units since its launch last year.

In fact, JATO Dymanics reports that European sales of the Evoque, which is available as a three- and five-door, were 27,685 vehicles in the first half of 2012; that’s almost as much of the rest of Land Rover’s range combined (29,891). In order to meet demand, JLR’s Halewood plant is working around the clock for the first time ever in its 50-year history.

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Land Rover Mulling a Smaller Crossover than the Evoque


There’s no denying that the Evoque, the most compact model ever to wear the Range Rover badge, has been a smash hit for the company, having sold more than 90,000 units since its launch last year.

In fact, JATO Dymanics reports that European sales of the Evoque, which is available as a three- and five-door, were 27,685 vehicles in the first half of 2012; that’s almost as much of the rest of Land Rover’s range combined (29,891). In order to meet demand, JLR’s Halewood plant is working around the clock for the first time ever in its 50-year history.

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Jaguar-Land Rover to Celebrate James Bond's Golden Anniversary at Paris Auto Show [w/Video]


The last time we saw a Jaguar in a 007 flick it was 10 years ago in Die Another Day: the car was a previous-generation XKR convertible driven by the villain, while Bond drove an Aston Martin Vanquish.

It was the last Bond film starring Pierce Brosnan and at the time, both companies were part of Ford’s Premier Automotive Group. Nowadays, Daniel Craig has replaced Brosnan, the fictional secret agent’s storyline has been rebooted and Ford has since sold Jaguar and Aston Martin.

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