Australia's Easy Reading New Car News Home | News | Road Tests Land Rover Discovery "Landmark" Special Edition NEWS INDEX:   Land Rover Land Rover Discovery 4: 2016's Special Editions 2nd December, 2015 Greater on-road presence with the addition of the Discovery Landmark and Graphite Special Editions; Distinctive exterior design features enhance fourth generation Land Rover Discovery; World-renowned all-terrain capability and versatility retained; Australian deliveries from Q2, 2016 ..... more Range Rover Evoque Convertible revealed 9th November, 2015 World’s first luxury compact SUV convertible; Highly-desirable design ensures distinctive profile with roof up or down; Lightweight fabric roof stows in only 18 seconds; Space for four adults, 251-litre boot and ski hatch; Debuts next-generation infotainment system with 10.2-inch touchscreen; On sale from Q3 2016, in SE Dynamic and HSE Dynamic derivatives; Priced from $84,440* (SE Dynamic Si4) ..... more Range Rover Evoque MY16 arrives 2nd November, 2015 Priced from $51,995* for the eD4 Pure 5-Door manual; Ground-breaking exterior design refined to give even more distinctive appeal; The most efficient Land Rover ever: New Ingenium diesel engine deliver fuel consumption rating of 4.3 l/100km; First Land Rover to feature full-LED adaptive headlamp technology; Four trim levels and 10 option packs ..... more Range Rover Evoque Convertible debuts next month 23rd October, 2015 Evoque Convertible is the world’s first luxury compact SUV convertible; Full suite of advanced on- and off-road technologies showcased; The Convertible for all seasons will be revealed in November and will be on sale in Australia from Quarter 2, 2016 ..... more Land Rover Defender pedal car 16th October, 2015 Pedal car hand built in the UK and previews the production model, due for market release mid-2016; Celebrates over 60 years of Defender production; Authentic interior details featuring leather finish with trimmed seats, steering wheel and rear stowage; Expected to cost around £10,000 in the UK ..... more Range Rover Sentinel by SVO 9th September, 2015 First armoured Land Rover to be fully engineered by Special Vehicle Operations; Based on the luxurious Range Rover Autobiography; Retains Land Rover’s huge breadth of capability and uncompromised levels of luxury and refinement; VR8 level certification confirms impressive ballistic and blast resistance; Aimed primarily at export markets and built to special order with indicative pricing*^ of €400,000*^ ..... more Land Rover name found at Islay, Scotland 26th August, 2015 Spencer Wilks, then the Managing Director of the Rover Car Company, owned the Laggan Estate on the island. In 1947, while driving his heavily modified Rover 12 across the rugged landscape, the estate’s gamekeeper Ian Fraser remarked that it must be a “Land Rover” ..... more Land Rover Heritage Driving Experience 5th July, 2015 Heritage and modern Land Rovers and off-road facility added to the Land Rover portfolio of driving experiences; New UK facilities, exhibits and specially-prepared heritage vehicles; A variety of customer packages available; drive by decade or by model; Packages priced from £40 to £2,000 ..... more Land Rover Defender: one-off 2 million milestone model 26th June, 2015 During May 2015, a team of life-long Defender fans were invited to join the Solihull production line to help build this one-of-a-kind vehicle, including adventurer Bear Grylls ..... more Range Rover Evoque for 2016 17th May, 2015 Ground-breaking exterior design refined to give even more distinctive appeal; Most efficient Land Rover ever - new Ingenium diesel engine deliver best-in-class CO2 emissions of 114g/km* and fuel consumption rating of 4.4 l/100km; First Jaguar Land Rover to feature full-LED adaptive headlamp technology; Five trim levels and 11 option packs for greater personalisation opportunities; due 1st Quarter 2016 ..... more Land Rover Discovery Sport release imminent 12th April, 2015 Prices to begin at $53,300* (TD4 SE manual); Deliveries commence 1st May 2015; Bold and progressive design defines the new Discovery range of vehicles; Room for seven occupants, in 2+1 rows; New multi-link rear suspension for superior on-road agility and off-road ability; Roomy and versatile cabin with a compact exterior footprint ..... more ROAD TEST Range Rover Sport SE TDV6 31st March, 2015 GREAT DRIVE Point Plomer Road (near Port Macquarie NSW) 23rd March, 2015 Range Rover Evoque Convertible confirmed for 2016 18th March, 2015 Forty metres below the streets of London, England, the first prototype of Land Rover’s new Range Rover Evoque Convertible was granted exclusive access to the 42 kilometre (26 miles) network of Crossrail tunnels for a development test with a difference ..... more Range Rover Sport SVR price announced 20th February, 2015 Land Rover Australia confirm SVR will be priced from $218,500*; Range Rover Sport SVR is the fastest, most powerful and most dynamically focused Land Rover ever made; On sale from May 2015 ..... more Land Rover Defender Celebration Editions 5th February, 2015 Two limited edition Defender models are coming in 2015 to celebrate a different element of the vehicle’s versatile character ahead of the launch of the iconic model's successor ..... more Land Rover Discovery Sport prices announced 20th January, 2015 Replacing the Freelander, new Discovery Sport is a versatile premium compact SUV featuring dynamic design with a compact footprint providing seven-passenger seating in a “2+3+2” configuration. Discovery Sport will deliver a highly refined combination of performance, safety and efficiency thanks to a body shell of high-strength steel and lightweight aluminum. Prices commence at $53,300* ..... more Land Rover draws a line in the sand 13th January, 2015 Land Rover has gone back to the place where it all began to commence a year-long celebration of the iconic Defender. A unique 1km sand drawing at Red Wharf Bay in Anglesey, Wales, leads the brand towards the closing of a chapter in the Defender story ..... more Jaguar Land Rover's ‘Follow-Me Ghost Car Navigation’ 1st January, 2015 To aid navigation on busy urban roads, a ghost car could be projected in front of the car for the driver to follow ..... more Top of page Land Rover Discovery Sport earns 5 stars 4th December, 2014 Another first for Land Rover is the Autonomous Emergency Braking system, which uses a digital stereo camera mounted next to the rear view mirror to detect objects that could pose a collision threat, delivering visual and audible warnings and automatically applying the brakes if a collision is imminent ..... more Enhanced off-road capability for Range Rover and Range Rover Sport 5th November, 2014 Land Rover has announced a comprehensive series of updates for the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport, for models made from March 2015, further enhancing the world’s best luxury and premium sporting SUVs ..... more Range Rover Sport MY15 models arriving from December 20th October, 2014 Improved value on core derivatives; New $92,600* entry level variant; Hybrid drivetrain introduction; available for delivery from December 2014 ..... more Range Rover Sport SVR due in Q2 2015 12th August, 2014 First Land Rover to wear the new high-performance SVR badge; 0-100km/h in an amazing 4.7 seconds; 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine has 405kW and 680Nm ..... more Land Rover Discovery's unique camouflage 7th August, 2014 Latest camouflage wrap gives clearest view yet of vehicle’s design; New compact SUV remains true to Discovery line-up with option of a third row of rear seats ..... more Range Rover and Range Rover Sport for MY15 7th August, 2014 Enhanced eight-speed transmissions on diesel SDV8 and petrol SCV6 derivatives; Uprated SDV8 with additional 40Nm for effortless overtaking; Increased personalisation options, including exterior colours, alloy wheels, panoramic roof and interior colourways ..... more New engines for Jaguar Land Rover 11th July, 2014 "Ingenium" is an all-new range of compact, lightweight, low-emissions diesel and petrol turbocharged engines that deliver efficiency and performance; Configurable and flexible common diesel and petrol architecture enables maximum manufacturing efficiency, more variants, higher quality and greater speed to market ..... more Range Rover Sport SVR 26th June, 2014 404kW Range Rover Sport SVR prototype will complete the hill course at the Goodwood Festival of Speed ahead of 2015 release ..... more Stealth Pack for Range Rover Sport 17th June, 2014 Distinctive new look for model; Optional new exterior design finish extends the appeal of the Range Rover Sport, offering customers even greater choice ..... more Land Rover Discovery Vision Concept 17th April, 2014 With the Discovery poised to transition from a single model to a new family of vehicles which will redefine the leisure SUV category, the Discovery Vision Concept offers an exciting preview of Land Rover’s vision for the range ..... more Land Rover Discovery Vision Concept car to debut this month 4th April, 2014 Discovery Vision Concept car will showcase the essence of a future family of SUVs built on Land Rover’s key principles of emotive design, unrivalled capability and ultimate versatility, taken to new levels using new customer-focused advanced technologies ..... more Land Rover Defender Black Pack and Silver Pack 4th March, 2014 Two new option packs for the Defender; Contrast leather premium seats, ebony headliner and privacy glass as standard; Dynamic Stability Control and ABS fitted as standard for some markets ..... more Land Rover celebrates 25 Years of Discovery with 'XXV Special Edition' 19th February, 2014 XXV Special Edition builds on the Discovery’s luxurious HSE specification, to provide a sophisticated and premium interior ..... more Top of page Range Rover reveals LWB model 28th October, 2013 The ultimate SUV alternative to saloon cars in the long wheelbase market; First Range Rover long wheelbase in 20 years; First customer deliveries from Q2 2014 ; Over 840,000 Range Rovers sold since launch in 1970 ..... more Jaguar Land Rover at Coronation Festival 16th July, 2013 Jaguar Land Rover celebrated automotive innovation with a display of vehicles representing the best of British engineering over the last six decades at the Coronation Festival in London – 11th to 14th July ..... more Range Rover Sport prices announced 1st July, 2013 Due for release in Australia late this year, the new generation Range Rover Sport will arrive with a wide range of models, options and powertrain choices. Prices* will begin at $102,800* ..... more ROAD TEST Range Rover TDV6 29th May, 2013 All-new Range Rover Sport debuts 27th March, 2013 Sport's all-new, first-in-class aluminium architecture achieves a weight saving of up to 420kg. This transforms the vehicle's dynamic performance, enabling it to blend agile handling with exceptional comfort, offering a unique mix of sporting luxury and a dynamic, connected driving experience ..... more A new Range Rover Sport is near 13th March, 2013 The all-new Range Rover Sport will make its global premiere in New York (USA) in late March 2013 with a drive through the streets of Manhattan ..... more Range Rover's supercharged V6 option 21st February, 2013 The new quad-cam V6 shares its all-aluminium construction with the V8, with the lightweight die-cast block supplemented with cross-bolted main bearing caps to increase rigidity and therefore refinement. The four-valve cylinder heads are constructed of recycled aluminium ..... more The flashiest Range Rover ever is here now 12th February, 2013 The world's first SUV with a lightweight all-aluminium body, the new Range Rover takes the capabilities of the marque's flagship to a new level, with even greater luxury and refinement, enhanced performance and handling on all terrains, and significant advances in sustainability ..... more Range Rover Evoque to gain a Black Design Pack 25th January, 2013 The Range Rover Evoque has asserted itself as Land Rover's most desirable model, selling in excess of 100,000 vehicles in its first full year with sales continuing to show rapid growth worldwide ..... more Top of page ROAD TEST Range Rover Evoque 2WD Pure eD4 2nd November, 2012 An all-new Range Rover Vogue for 2013 2nd September, 2012 In addition to the strong and rigid lightweight body, an all-new aluminium front and rear chassis architecture has been developed with completely re-engineered four-corner air suspension. While the luxurious ride has been retained, the vehicle's handling and agility have been significantly improved ..... more Range Rover Evoque one year on 6th July, 2012 Twelve months ago, when the first vehicle rolled off the production line, the new Evoque had already generated an exceptional market response with more than 18,000 advance orders from buyers worldwide ..... more ROAD TEST Range Rover Evoque 8th March, 2012 Top of page Range Rover Evoque here now 9th November, 2011 The Range Rover Evoque will be offered in both 5-door and Coupé forms and retail deliveries will commence this month. A smooth and refined all turbocharged powertrain line-up is available with a choice of state-of-the-art diesel or petrol engines ..... more Two Concepts for Land Rover Defender 14th September, 2011 Both concepts capture the adventurous, daring, indomitable spirit of Land Rover. This spirit was established in 1948 by the Series 1, the first mass-produced civilian 4x4, which swiftly earned a global reputation for itself, for British engineering and for the Land Rover name ..... more Land Rover DC100 Concept 31st August, 2011 Replacing the iconic Defender is one of the biggest challenges in the automotive design world ..... more Range Rover Vogue for 2012 30th August, 2011 The Range Rover Vogue always has been and remains the definitive, luxury SUV and one whose off-road performance matches its comfort levels and performance. New equipment levels, revised styling and generously specified option packs make it the one to beat in 2012 ..... more Land Rover Defender for 2012 15th August, 2011 A new EU5 2.2 litre diesel engine replaces the EU4 2.4 litre diesel, bringing greater levels of performance and refinement to the 2012 Land Rover Defender. The smaller capacity engine delivers the same power, torque and economy as its outgoing unit but makes this the cleanest Land Rover Defender yet produced ..... more Range Rover Sport for 2012 11th July, 2011 For the first time on the Range Rover Sport, the next generation 7-inch touch-screen is included with optional Dual View technology, allowing the driver to view the navigation display whilst the passenger watches a DVD ..... more Land Rover Discovery 4 update due November 7th July, 2011 Land Rover Discovery Discovery 4's design and equipment levels have been given a make-over for 12MY. There are two new alloy wheel designs, two new option packs and improved audio and navigation systems based on the latest MOST Gen 2.1 electrical architecture ..... more Range Rover Evoque production begins 5th July, 2011 The new Range Rover Evoque passed an important milestone yesterday when the first production vehicle was driven off the production line at Land Rover’s Halewood manufacturing plant in Liverpool (England) ..... more Land Rover Freelander for India 10th June, 2011 The facility at Pune in the Maharashtra region of India, will assemble Land Rover Freelander 2 vehicles supplied in Complete Knock Down (CKD) form from Jaguar Land Rover's Halewood manufacturing plant in Liverpool, UK ..... more Range Rover Evoque here in November 19th May, 2011 Land Rover Australia has announced that new Range Rover Evoque prices will start from $53,395* for a TD4 Evoque Pure (5-door) 6 Speed manual 4WD model. With a choice of three engines, two body styles, three design themes and a wide range of options and accessories, the new Range Rover Evoque offers customers significant choice across a range of price points ..... more Land Rover Freelander 2 hits 250,000 31st March, 2011 Production began in 2007 and the plant's 250,000th Freelander 2 - a 2.2 litre TD4 Diesel GS in Fuji White - was driven off the line on 28th March 2011. The vehicle is destined for a customer who lives in Scotland ..... more Land Rover reveals its 4WD Plug-In Diesel Hybrid 3rd March, 2011 Range_e is based on the Range Rover Sport and uses the current 180 kW 3.0 litre TDV6 diesel engine, working with an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission and a 69 kW electric motor. Using a parallel hybrid system, with a 14.2kW/h lithium-ion battery that can be recharged from an external 240V power source ..... more Land Rover Defender Limited Edition 3rd February, 2011 On-sale in Australia from March 2011 priced from $51,190* (MLP*), the Defender Limited Edition offers raw and edgy style, with the class-leading all-terrain capability you would expect of this motoring icon ..... more Top of page Range Rover Evoque 5 door debut due in LA 10th November, 2010 The exciting 5-door version of the all-new Range Rover Evoque makes its global public debut at the 2010 Los Angeles Motor Show on 19th November, 2010. With its stylish and sporting appearance, enhanced by extra practicality and greater family appeal, the 5-door Range Rover Evoque joins the stunning coupé model to provide a highly desirable line-up that will transform the premium compact SUV segment ..... more Five doors for Range Rover Evoque 30th September, 2010 Phil Popham, Land Rover's Managing Director, confirmed today at the Paris Motor Show that the company will have a 5-door version of the new Range Rover Evoque ..... more Range Rover Evoque 23rd September, 2010 In keeping with the ethos of Range Rover, the Evoque delivers premium levels of craftsmanship, luxury, performance and renowned Land Rover all-terrain capability into a 'shrink-wrapped' more compact package ..... more Land Rover Freelander 2 update due in December 11th August, 2010 Land Rover is upgrading the 2011 Freelander 2 with a new 2.2-litre turbo diesel engine, sharper exterior looks and a smarter cabin ..... more Range Rover Evoque goes undercover 15th July, 2010 The all-new Range Rover Evoque has entered its final phase of testing, with hundreds of prototype models despatched around the globe for trial in the toughest climates and conditions ..... more Range Rover Evoque debut 2nd July, 2010 Named the Range Rover Evoque, this all-new model will join the Range Rover line-up in the northern summer of 2011. It will be the smallest, lightest and most fuel efficient Range Rover ever produced ..... more Range Rover for 2011 17th June, 2010 A new, class-leading V8 diesel engine, new 8-speed transmission, two significant Terrain Response® upgrades and subtle external styling enhancements are amongst the features on the 2011 Range Rover ..... more Range Rover Turns 40 17th June, 2010 The Range Rover celebrates its 40th 'birthday' today ..... more Land Rover sales up 8th June, 2010 The Land Rover Freelander 2 continues to be the brand's best-selling model globally, with sales up year to date by 23.3 per cent with over 23,000 vehicles sold ..... more 2WD Range Rover coming in 2011 26th May, 2010 Land Rover has announced that it will introduce a 2WD option (in addition to the 4WD derivative) for the new compact Range Rover. On sale in 2011, the 2WD vehicle will emit less than 130 g/km of CO2 - making it the lightest, most fuel efficient Range Rover ever ..... more Land Rover supports RFDS Outback Car Trek 25th May, 2010 Land Rover Australia has announced the sponsorship of the 2010 RFDS Outback Car Trek, an event which has seen over $16 million donated to the "Doctor" in the Trek's 20 years of operation ..... more Land Rover gains new sales record in UK 8th April, 2010 Land Rover UK, the Company’s largest market, has recorded the best ever month of sales in March 2010 ..... more Top of page Land Rover Discovery 4 about to arrive 7th October, 2009 The class-leading breadth of capability is extended even further with dynamic improvements for both on-road and off-road driving, and Land Rover has added a host of user-friendly new technologies and features ..... more Small Range Rover Confirmed For Production 1st October, 2009 Land Rover has confirmed that a production version of its LRX concept car will be built ..... more Land Rover's new Freelander 2 TD4_e features Stop/Start 24th September, 2009 The new entry level Freelander 2 TD4_e has been introduced into the Australian market, addressing the growing need for more fuel efficient vehicles. As such the Freelander TD4_e is the most fuel efficient Land Rover ever and is the worlds first SUV with an intelligent Stop/Start system ..... more ROAD TEST Range Rover Sport 31st July, 2009 Range Rover Vogue places first in Total Quality Index 21st July, 2009 The Range Rover Vogue has placed first in the luxury SUV segment of the Strategic Vision Total Quality Index, conducted recently in the USA ..... more Land Rover expand Defender line-up 15th July, 2009 The 09MY Defender model line-up now includes five 110 wheelbase and three 130 wheelbase variants, offering features that apply to off-road users or heavy duty payload seekers ..... more Fire and Ice for Land Rover 5th July, 2009 Land Rover is introducing two exciting new limited edition models of the iconic Defender 4x4 – the Defender Fire and Defender Ice. The new models will be available in just a few of the markets where Land Rover has a presence, although not Australia ..... more First Land Rover Showroom Opens in India 1st July, 2009 Land Rover's official entry to the fast-growing Indian car market was marked by the opening of a flagship showroom facility at Ceejay House in Mumbai by Mr. Ratan N. Tata ..... more Land Rover to Enter Indian Market 6th May, 2009 Land Rover's award-winning vehicles, including the Discovery 3 and Range Rover Vogue, are renowned around the world for their unique blend of refined luxury, quality and capability ..... more Introducing the Range Rover Vogue 10MY 21st April, 2009 Powerful new engines, revolutionary interior technologies and enhanced driving dynamics reinforce the position of the Range Rover Vogue 10MY as Land Rover's most complete luxury 4x4 ..... more Unrivalled performance & dynamics from 2010 Range Rover Sport 19th April, 2009 The Range Rover Sport reaffirms its status as the most exciting and dynamic member of the Land Rover range with a package of engineering and design changes for the 2010 model year ..... more Discovery 4 - the most capable Land Rover ever 8th April, 2009 The model's class-leading breadth of capability is extended even further with dynamic improvements, for both on-road and off-road driving ..... more Range Rover Sport Stormer Option 22nd March, 2009 The Kit draws its aggressive styling lines from the 2004 Range Stormer Concept Car, ensuring a distinctive design that enhances the appeal of the Range Rover Sport ..... more Land Rover Confirms Grant Offer to Build New Model 15th March, 2009 Our engineering feasibility study has shown that we can very successfully deliver Range Rover levels of quality, drivability and breadth of performance ..... more Land Rover's New Offers 9th February, 2009 After achieving its third consecutive year of growth in Australia last year, with a 16.5% increase over its 2007 result, Land Rover's 2008 success has continued in to the new year delivering 312 retails sales in January ..... more Land Rover Australia records annual sales boost in 2008 27th January, 2009 With a total of 4,320 retail sales in 2008, Land Rover achieved its third consecutive year of growth in Australia ..... more Land Rover Australia records annual sales boost in 2008 6th January, 2009 With the introduction of Range Rover Vogue Autobiography the world's most complete Luxury SUV is now even better. Autobiography offers even higher levels of luxury and refinement, combined with the ability to personalise a Range Rover Vogue to suit one's own sense of taste and style ..... more Top of page New Land Rover Discovery 3 for 2009 23rd December, 2008 The Land Rover Discovery 3 has established a strong position for 'itself' as a premium, luxury, all-purpose vehicle since its launch, with an off-road pedigree which is unrivalled. The 2009 Land Rover Discovery 3 continues this theme with incorporation of eye-catching exterior revisions, new interior trims and specification upgrades ..... more Land Rover G4 Challenge 21st December, 2008 Land Rover confirmed on Friday that it will cancel the Land Rover G4 Challenge programme in order to focus more on product launches in 2009 ..... more Range Rover Sport For 2009 19th December, 2008 Continued enhancement and refinement best describes the changes for the Range Rover Sport for 2009. These include a refreshed exterior trim, new wheel designs and improvements to the interior craftsmanship enhancing the premium feel ..... more Land Rover Defender 110 SVX Arrives in Australia 4th December, 2008 The Land Rover Defender 60th Anniversary SVX 60th Anniversary Limited Edition boasts distinctive exterior design and interior features, making it the most sort after and stylish Defender ever produced ..... more ROAD TEST Range Rover Vogue 25th September, 2008 Land Rover Took A Stand At Goodwood 14th July, 2008 Gerry Judah's largest and most impressive Central Display structure was featured at the 2008 Goodwood Festival of Speed over the weekend ..... more Land Rover's TrackNAVCHALLENGE 2008 11th July, 2008 Months of dedication and team work paid off this month for students from Chase Terrace Technology College, when they were crowned the winners of Land Rover's TrackNAVCHALLENGE 2008 ..... more Jaguar Land Rover Sees Into The Future 30th June, 2008 Jaguar Land Rover has announced the opening of its new industry-leading 'Virtual Reality Centre' at the Design and Engineering Centre in Gaydon, England ..... more Tata Motors completes acquisition of Jaguar Land Rover 4th June, 2008 Tata Motors has now acquired the Jaguar Land Rover businesses from Ford Motor Company for a net consideration of US $2.3 billion, as announced on 26th March, in an all-cash transaction ..... more Prince Of Wales Marks Land Rover's 60th Anniversary 14th May, 2008 Land Rover welcomed HRH The Prince of Wales (Prince Charles) to the company's factory in Solihull, England, yesterday, as it celebrated its 60th anniversary ..... more Land Rover celebrates production of 100,000th Freelander 2 1st May, 2008 The 100,000th car, a Rimini Red 2.2 litre diesel automatic, is now en route to a customer in the city of Surgut, located on Russia's Central Siberian Plateau ..... more Happy 60th Birthday Land Rover 30th April, 2008 Today, the 30th April, 2008, the company that pioneered go-anywhere transport, that helped to open up Australia and the world, turned 60 ..... more ROAD TEST Land Rover Freelander 2 HSE 29th April, 2008 Land Rover Takes Up The Reins At Windsor 24th April, 2008 Land Rover will once again be the main sponsor of the Royal Windsor Horse Show – taking place in Home Park, Windsor Castle, England, from 7th-11th May ..... more Land Rover Defender 110 SVX Special Edition Coming To Australia 21st April, 2008 Land Rover is marking its 60th anniversary with the special edition Defender SVX model, which goes on sale in Australia in the second half of 2008. The iconic Defender still bears a strong visual resemblance to its 1948 predecessor, but inside the SVX model boasts an array of modern comforts and features, such as satellite navigation, Recaro seats and iPod compatibility ..... more Former Ford Australia President Geoff Polites Passes Away 21st April, 2008 The untimely passing of Chief Executive Officer of Jaguar Land Rover and former Ford Australia President Geoff Polites over the weekend has robbed his family, friends and colleagues of a dedicated, focused and determined man who was an inspiration to everyone he met ..... more Land Rover at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 11th April, 2008 Land Rover will be celebrating its 60th anniversary as the featured marque at England's 2008 Goodwood Festival of Speed from 11th to 13th July ..... more 100,000 Land Rover Freelander 2s 9th April, 2008 Employees at Halewood Operations on Merseyside, in England, are celebrating after producing the 100,000th Land Rover Freelander 2. The milestone vehicle has been built just 17 months after Freelander 2 production started at Halewood ..... more Tata Motors To Purchase Jaguar & Land Rover 27th March, 2008 Tata Motors, of India, yesterday announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with the Ford Motor Company, of USA, for the purchase of Jaguar and Land Rover, comprising brands, plants and Intellectual Property Rights ..... more Land Rover LRX Flies Into Melbourne 8th February, 2008 Smaller than a Freelander 2, its lower weight and reduced aerodynamic drag are designed to give significant gains in fuel efficiency and reduced C02 emissions ..... more Land Rover's Hat Trick 10th January, 2008 Land Rover has achieved its third successive record sales year with 226,395 cars sold around the world in 2007. That's an increase of 17.6% on the previous year ..... more Top of page Land Rover LRX Concept 16th December, 2007 Land Rover unveils a vision of its future at the 2008 Detroit Motor Show, next month, with the debut of the LRX concept - a bold evolution of Land Rover design that indicates the brand’s progressive shift into new areas of the market, while remaining true to its core values. As the company prepares to celebrate its 60th anniversary during 2008, the three-door LRX, with its more compact size, lighter weight and sustainability focused technologies, clearly addresses the needs of a changing world ..... more 'Cave Drawings' Show The Way For Jaguar And Land Rover 14th December, 2007 Land Rover and Jaguar have revealed plans for a new design facility that will draw on advanced audio visual technologies with the projection power of eight cinemas to significantly speed up product development cycles ..... more Defender 110 SVX Celebrates Land Rover's 60th Year 28th November, 2007 Land Rover will be celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2008 with a special edition of the iconic Defender, whose origins can be traced directly back to the original 1948 Land Rover ..... more Land Rover Freelander 2 Voted Scottish SUV of the Year 2007 28th October, 2007 The Land Rover Freelander 2 has won the title of Scottish SUV of the Year at the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers’ (ASMW) annual awards ceremony in St. Andrew’s last Friday night ..... more New Land Rover Defender - 59 Years In The Making 12th October, 2007 Greater ability both on-road and off-road plus increased comfort, performance and refinement are among the major improvements introduced for the Land Rover Defender for 2007 ..... more Land Rover Freelander 2 Awarded Category Win UK's Caravan Club’s 25th Tow Car Of The Year Awards 2008 27th September, 2007 The Land Rover Freelander 2 has scooped the accolade of ‘Best Tow Car over £32,000’ at the UK's Caravan Club Tow Car of the Year 2008 awards ceremony ..... more Winning Model Makers Get Land Rover Experience 21st September, 2007 The 'A Team' from Chase Technology College, Burntwood (UK), that built its victorious model to successfully tackle an in-door all-terrain track at the TrackNAVCHALLENGE final held in July, was treated to demonstrations of full-size Land Rovers by highly skilled instructors ..... more Land Rover Signals Strong and Sustainable Future 20th September, 2007 Speaking in Frankfurt, Land Rover's Managing Director, Phil Popham, said the business was in excellent shape with sales continuing to grow and profits “never better” ..... more Land Rover Freelander 2 Gets Sleek Premium Pack For 2008 11th September, 2007 Land Rover is introducing a stylish new Premium Pack for their new Freelander 2, as well as new upgrades and options for the 2008 model year ..... more Range Rover Vogue For 2008 2nd September, 2007 In a continuing process of evolution, the 2008 model year Range Rover Vogue has further strengthened its position as the world's most complete luxury SUV ..... more Land Rover Discovery 3s For Kangaroo Island Wilderness Tours 29th August, 2007 This new fleet of vehicles will redefine the levels of luxury and comfort available to their clients on Kangaroo Island and represents a significant investment in the future for the company ..... more Range Rover Sport For 2008 22nd August, 2007 Since its debut in 2005, Land Rover's most performance oriented vehicle yet has been a phenomenal success. Last year the Range Rover Sport was the highest selling Land Rover model worldwide beating the world's most awarded 4WD, the Discovery 3 ..... more Land Rover's All-New Freelander 2 - Now On Sale In Australia 1st July, 2007 Redefining the class standards, Freelander 2 delivers outstanding breadth of capability on and off-road. Priced from $49,990 (RRP) the all-new Freelander 2 is the most complete vehicle in its class and matches the refinement usually associated with premium saloon cars .... more Land Rover Freelander 2 Proves A Hit With UK Customers 28th June, 2007 The all-new Freelander 2 is proving a real hit with UK customers since its launch in December 2006. Sales for the award-winning compact 4x4 are up 20 per cent compared with the same time last year .... more Freelander 2 Awarded 5 Stars By Australian NCAP 14th June, 2007 The all new Land Rover Freelander 2, which is just weeks away from local release, has just been awarded a top five star rating, for occupant protection, in the Australian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP) ..... more Land Rover Announces Earthwatch As Sponsorship Partner 4th June, 2007 Earthwatch, the international environmental charity, has become Land Rover's fifth Global Sponsorship Partner. Land Rover will assist Earthwatch's activities in working to conserve endangered species and their habitats by engaging people worldwide in scientific field research and education ..... more Range Rover Vogue For 2007 22nd May, 2007 The world's most complete luxury 4x4 just got smarter, with the 2007 model year Range Rover Vogue TDV8, pioneering an innovative world-first technical solution - the petrol fuel guard system ..... more Four Million Land Rovers 9th May, 2007 Land Rover passed a milestone when the four millionth vehicle rolled off the production line recently, 59 years after production began at the company's factory in Solihull ..... more Land Rover Freelander 2 Awarded Top Marks For Safety 26th March, 2007 Land Rover’s all new Freelander 2 has been awarded a top five star rating in the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) for adult passenger safety. It also achieved four stars in the child protection category ..... more Land Rover at the 2007 Melbourne Motor Show 4th March, 2007 The outstanding Land Rover Freelander is about to be replaced locally, by the new Freelander 2. Additionally, the tough as old boots Land Rover Defender has been upgraded for 2007 ..... more Land Rover Legend Lives On 13th February, 2007 Customer demand for the Defender continues and overnight, in England, saw a substantially revised new model for 2007 roll off the production line at Solihull ..... more Land Rover Discovery Van For UK 11th February, 2007 In response to customer demand, Land Rover has announced that it is to launch a commercial derivative of the award-winning Discovery 3, which will go on sale on 19th March, 2007, in the UK ..... more Land Rover Sets Global Sales Record In 2006 10th January, 2007 Land Rover has achieved a global sales record for the second year running. In 2006, the 4x4 manufacturer sold 192,500 vehicles around the world, an increase of 4 per cent (8,500 vehicles) on the previous year ..... more Top of page ROAD TEST Land Rover Discovery 3 HSE 18th December, 2006 Range Rover 2007: World-First System Prevents Mis-Fuelling 10th October, 2006 The world's most complete luxury 4x4 just got smarter, with the 2007 model year Range Rover TDV8, on sale this week in the UK, pioneering an innovative world-first technical solution – the petrol fuel guard system ..... more Change in Design Chiefs at Land Rover 15th August, 2006 Land Rover announced, yesterday, that its highly regarded Design Director, Geoff Upex, is to retire from the company at the end of 2006 after 23 years service ..... more Land Rover Reveals All-New Freelander 2 20th July, 2006 Land Rover's all-new Freelander 2 has made its world debut at the British International Motor Show at ExCeL in London's Docklands ..... more Land Rover To Make A Splash At Goodwood 4th July, 2006 Land Rover is to take part in the Goodwood Festival of Speed for the first time in the 4x4 manufacturer's 59 year history and is set to make a big impression on festival goers with a dramatic display of off-road action ..... more Land Rover's All-New Freelander 2 25th June, 2006 The all-new Land Rover Freelander 2, due for release in the UK later this year, redefines the compact premium 4x4 class. New from the ground up, Freelander 2 delivers outstanding on-road performance as well as the class-leading off-road ability of a Land Rover ..... more Discovery 3 Honours Continue 23rd June, 2006 Land Rover Discovery 3 has scooped an Auto Express New Car Honour - in the 4x4 Off-Roader category - for the second year running, beating off tougher competition than ever ..... more 2007 Range Rover Gets A New V8 Diesel 28th May, 2006 The Range Rover gets an all-new V8 diesel engine and a series of other significant enhancements for the 2007 model year ..... more Upgraded Defender For 2007 17th May, 2006 Customer demand for the iconic Defender will see Land Rover release details of a new model for 2007 later this year ..... more Land Rover Celebrates The Queen's 80th At Royal Windsor 12th May, 2006 Starting yesterday The Royal Windsor Horse Show (11th – 14th May, 2006), in partnership with Land Rover, will be continuing the Queen's 80th birthday celebrations ..... more Land Rover Discovery Navigates Hercules Aircraft 5th May, 2006 The sky's no longer the limit for Land Rover North America as an LR3 (Discovery 3 in Australia) has accomplished something no vehicle has ever done before ..... more Australian G4 Competitor Forced to Withdraw 27th April, 2006 Australian competitor Tom Landon-Smith (36) has been forced to withdraw from the 2006 Land Rover G4 Challenge less than 48 hours before the start of the event ..... more Adventure Challenge Countdown 20th April, 2006 On Sunday, 23rd April, in the thriving metropolis of Bangkok, 18 competitors will eagerly await the signal announcing the start of the 2006 Land Rover G4 Challenge ..... more New Line-Up for Land Rover Discovery 3 10th April, 2006 Land Rover is rationalising the Discovery 3 line-up adding as standard, leather interiors and automatic climate control on all models in the new range ..... more Ford Designs And Builds New V8 Diesel Engine 10th April, 2006 The launch of a new V8 diesel engine at Ford's Dagenham Diesel Centre has further strengthened the site's role as the company's global centre for diesel engineering and manufacturing ..... more UK's Range Rover Sport HST 29th March, 2006 The Range Rover Sport, the most dynamic Land Rover ever, now gets an even more exciting look of the new flagship, Supercharged 'HST' specification ..... more Land Rover 2006 Heritage Weekend 15th March, 2006 The annual Heritage Land Rover Weekend will take place during the British May Day Bank Holiday weekend, at the Heritage Motor Centre ..... more Land Rover's E-terrain Technology Concept 13th March, 2006 Land Rover is showcasing innovative technologies – collectively known as the e-Terrain System – that reduce both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions while also improving the outstanding breadth of capability of Land Rover’s 4x4 vehicles ..... more UK Competitor Selected For 2006 G4 Challenge 21st February, 2006 Brian Reynolds, a railway engineer, has beaten two other UK finalists in the Land Rover G4 Challenge to take his place as the UK representative ..... more Land Rover Worldwide Sales Boom In January 15th February, 2006 Land Rover has got off to a flying start with a record breaking January. Global sales are up 22% against the same period last year at just over 15,000 units making this the best January ever for the 4x4 manufacturer ..... more Land Rover G4 Challenge UK Finalists 20th January, 2006 Counting down to one of the world's toughest driving and multi-sport adventure challenges, Scotsman and 2003 Land Rover G4 Challenge veteran, Tim Pickering, last week visited the Land Rover Experience in Dunkeld, Perthshire to administer some gruelling training on the three 2006 UK finalists ..... more Top of page Discovery 3 S – Amazing Drive Away Pricing 22nd December, 2005 Land Rover Australia has announced outstanding drive-away prices on the Discovery 3 S model in both V6 and TDV6 ..... more Land Rover G4 Challenge Australian Representatives Selected 28th November, 2005 Three outstanding world class competitors have been selected to represent Australia at the International Land Rover G4 Challenge selections event to be held at Eastnor Castle, UK in January 2006 ..... more Land Rover Announced as Best Cars Winner 24th November, 2005 Land Rover has accepted the prestigious BEST CARS "Best All Terrain 4WD" award for Discovery 3 Td V6 as announced at a ceremony held at the RACV in Melbourne ..... more Range Rover Sport At SEMA 3rd November, 2005 Land Rover North America is presenting the first Range Rover Sport to appear at the annual Specialty Equipment Manufacturer’s Association (SEMA) show, in Las Vegas, USA ..... more The New Range Rover Sport 9th August, 2005 Range Rover Sport, the all new sports tourer SUV from Land Rover is now available for purchase at Land Rover dealers throughout Australia. This vehicle combines breathtaking dynamic ability with best-in-class comfort and refinement ..... more A World Apart Range Rover Vogue 7th August, 2005 Range Rover Vogue, the most complete luxury SUV in the world, has been released for sale in Australia. It is the most refined, luxurious and powerful Range Rover ever ..... more Global Adventure For Range Rover Sport 27th June, 2005 The new Range Rover Sport has been put through a real on- and off-road work out during the latest Land Rover G4 Challenge recce trip in Southeast Asia ..... more England's Land Rover Show 21st April, 2005 England's annual Land Rover Show takes place at the Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon during the Bank Holiday weekend 30th April and 1st May ..... more Range Rover Sport 2nd March, 2005 The Range Rover Sport, an all-new sports tourer SUV from Land Rover, is the best-performing and best-handling vehicle that the renowned sport-utility vehicle manufacturer has ever built ..... more Land Rover Triumphs With 4WD of the Year Award 21st January, 2005 Land Rover's all-new Discovery 3 SE TdV6 won its first major Australian accolade with the announcement yesterday that it won the Overlander Magazine 4WD of the Year award ..... more Land Rover Reveals The Range Rover Sport 11th January, 2005 Just 12 months after revealing the Range Stormer concept car at the NAIAS in 2004, Land Rover is back this year with a remarkable and updated product range, comprising three new products not seen before at Detroit ..... more Land Rover's 5th Consecutive Year Of Growth In U.K. 9th January, 2005 Land Rover sold 47,147 vehicles in the UK in 2004, beating the previous year's record by 128 units in a year of increasing competition in the 4x4 sector ..... more Range Rover for 2006 3rd January, 2005 The 2006 Range Rover will make its world debut, this month, at the Detroit Motor Show in USA. Power will be provided by a 4.4 litre V8 or a 4.2 litre supercharged V8 ..... more Top of page ROAD TEST Land Rover Discovery HSE 23rd November, 2004 ROAD TEST Land Rover Freelander SE 16th July, 2004 ROAD TEST 2004 Land Rover Freelander S 7th May, 2004 Top of page About | Car Clubs | Great Drives | Home | News | Road Ramblings | Road Tests | Subscribe | Top Drive ©   2004 - 2015   All rights reserved.   Next Car Pty. Ltd.