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RANGE ROVER ELECTRIC PROTOTYPES IN RIGOROUS HOT-WEATHER TESTING
#rangerover #landrover #rr #rangeroverelectric #luxurysuv #electricsuv #bev #ev #rangeroverprototype Range Rover Electric prototypes are currently in one of the world’s most unforgiving climates, undergoing the most intensive testing any Range Rover has ever endured. Elegance in extremity: Range Rover Electric advances through pivotal development phase – prototypes are testing in the deserts of the United Arab Emirates, in temperatures exceeding 122 F (50 C) Refinement reigns: Range Rover Electric prototypes tackle challenging sand dunes in the UAE; a new Intelligent Torque Management system designed to ensure comfort, composure and capability across challenging desert terrain Supreme cooling: Range Rover Electric's new thermal...
DARK, DRAMATIC AND ASTONISHINGLY DYNAMIC. INTRODUCING… THE RANGE ROVER SPORT STEALTH PACK
#landrover #rangerover #luxurycars #luxurysuv #suv #germancarforum Emphasising its dark side, the new Range Rover Sport Stealth Pack option is designed to offer a stealthy take on a refined and luxurious aesthetic Range Rover Sport Stealth Pack features a carefully curated combination of dark and dramatic finishes, including a Carpathian Grey Satin exterior with contrasting gloss black accents, paired with either Ebony or Light Cloud perforated Windsor Leather on First Range Rover Sport option pack to feature Satin Protective Film – a factory-fitted, solvent-free option which offers a rich and contemporary satin finish as well as scratch protection Range Rover Sport features a reductionist console design with the latest 11.4-inch...
RANGE ROVER PRESENTS THE SV ‘BURFORD EDITION’, AN EXCLUSIVE CURATION INSPIRED BY THE COTSWOLDS
#landrover #rangerover #luxurysuv #suv #germancarforum EXCLUSIVE: Range Rover SV Burford Edition is a UK-only model limited to just 10 units for discerning clients BESPOKE: Whether in the city or the idyllic Cotswolds landscape, the Burford Edition represents the pinnacle of Range Rover personalisation APEX OF LUXURY: Long wheelbase with P615 V8 petrol engine, Burford Edition is the ultimate statement of luxury AVAILABLE NOW: Interested parties invited to contact their chosen Range Rover specialist. Pricing available on application. Whitley, UK – Thursday 4 April 2024: More than half a century ago, Range Rover defined the luxury SUV, and has led by example ever since. The new Range Rover SV Burford Edition embodies this principle; the...
DEFENDER OCTA: A NEW HIGH-PERFORMANCE HERO
#landrover #defender #landroverdefender #defenderocta #germancarforum New Defender OCTA will be the toughest, most capable and luxurious Defender vehicle ever British adventure brand Defender will introduce a new high-performance hero in 2024 New Defender OCTA will be the most powerful Defender vehicle ever, with V8 Twin Turbo power 6D Dynamics suspension with pitch and roll control enables outstanding performance A new diamond-inspired signature graphic will adorn all future flagship Defender models Defender Elements events series will exclusively preview Defender OCTA for prospective clients Clients interested in the first Defender OCTA release are invited to contact their retailer now, visit www.landroverusa.com/defender Original...
JLR REPORTS HIGHEST QUARTERLY PROFIT SINCE 2017
Record Q3 and Q3 YTD revenue of £7.4 billion and £21.1 billion respectively Profit before tax and exceptional items (PBT) was £627 million in Q3 FY24, JLR’s highest quarterly profit since Q4 FY17. FY24 YTD PBT was £1.5 billion EBIT margin in Q3 of 8.8%, more than double Q3 FY23 Free cash flow was £626 million for the quarter and £1.4 billion for FY24 YTD and net debt reduced to £1.6 billion Continue reading...
JLR SALES GROWTH CONTINUES IN THE THIRD QUARTER
Wholesales in Q3 FY24 were 101,043 units, up 27% vs. Q3 FY23 and up 4% vs. Q2 FY24 (wholesales exclude China JV); YTD wholesales for FY24 were 291,113 units, up 28% year-on-year Wholesale volumes for JLR’s top three best-selling models for the third quarter were up 49% for Range Rover Sport, 12% for Range Rover and 14% for Defender (compared to Q3 FY23) Retail sales in Q3 FY24 were 109,140, up 29% vs. Q3 FY23 and up 2% vs. Q2 FY24; FY24 YTD retail sales were 317,695 units, up 26% year-on-year JLR today reported increased sales volumes for the third quarter of FY24 (three-month period to 31 December 2023), reflecting improvements in supply as more vehicles were delivered to clients. Wholesale volumes in the period were 101,043 units...
JLR INVESTS IN VEHICLE SECURITY TO REDUCE THEFTS
New Range Rover and new Range Rover Sport consistently exceed standards set by Thatcham, the UK’s leading automotive risk intelligence company Reflected in low theft rates - only 0.07% of new Range Rover and new Range Rover Sports and 0.3% of new Defenders being stolen Vehicles built from 2018 have benefitted from investment of more than £10 million, including a series of enhanced security updates Updates have already been rolled out in the UK to more than 65,000 vehicles, reducing thefts of Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models built from 2018 to 2022 by more than 40% Eligible clients who have already been contacted by JLR are being urged to take up their complimentary security upgrade Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) UK has reaffirmed its...
ONE YEAR OF RANGE ROVER HOUSE
Range Rover returns to exclusive modern luxury location in Monterey with limited 2024 Range Rover SV Carmel Edition Range Rover House: Returning to Monterey, California, where it made its debut a year ago, the exclusive modern luxury destination is the physical embodiment of Range Rover. Select clients are offered the opportunity to sample the quality and craftsmanship of the world’s most luxurious vehicles alongside once-in-a-lifetime experiences, aligned to global cultural moments Modernist philosophy: Over the last year, 15 Range Rover House events have embodied the brand’s modernist design philosophy, with ephemeral experiences reflecting local cultural trends and events which have become much-loved by Range Rover clients Future...
JLR SALES CONTINUE TO INCREASE YEAR ON YEAR IN FIRST QUARTER
Wholesales in Q1 FY24 were 93,253 units, up 30% vs. Q1 FY23 (wholesales exclude China JV) Retail sales in Q1 FY24 were 101,994, up 29% vs. Q1 FY23 Order book remains strong at 185,000 units, reflecting strong client demand Demand for Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Defender continues to be particularly strong, with retail sales up significantly vs. Q1 FY23 and representing 76% of the order book Gaydon, UK, 07 July 2023 – JLR today reported increased sales for the first quarter of FY24 (three-month period to 30 June 2023) compared to a year ago, reflecting continuing improvement in chip and other supply constraints. Wholesale volumes for the first quarter were 93,253 units (excluding the Chery Jaguar Land Rover China JV), up 30%...
DISCOVERY SPORT WITH REDESIGNED MODERN LUXURY INTERIOR
INCREASED VERSATILITY, AND STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY Modern luxurious interior: Redesigned cabin features an elegant 11.4-inch curved glass Pivi Pro (2) touchscreen with intuitive controls Occupant wellbeing: One of the most sophisticated interior air quality technologies may promote wellbeing Connected convenience: Software Over The Air (4) enables download of the latest updates such as apps, maps, software, and services, with no need to visit a Retailer All-round vision: Discovery Sport offers a suite of camera technologies, with ClearSight Ground View TM (6) and Rear View, plus 3D Surround cameras for supreme maneuverability Ready for adventure: With up to seven seats (1), Discovery Sport combines flexibility, performance, and...
JAGUAR LAND ROVER UNVEILS NEW JLR CORPORATE IDENTITY AS IT ACCELERATES MODERN LUXURY VISION
Jaguar Land Rover unveils new corporate identity as it evolves to JLR New JLR identity embodies elegance, modernity and the company’s forward-thinking essence As announced, Range Rover, Defender, Discovery and Jaguar brands to be amplified under House of Brands approach Land Rover heritage mark to remain integral and will be visible on our vehicles, online platforms and retail sites New JLR identity is next step in Reimagine strategy and reflects company’s modern luxury ambition Gaydon, UK, 1 June 2023: Jaguar Land Rover has unveiled its new corporate identity today, as part of its move to a House of Brands organisation. The new brand identity aspires to remove ambiguity and bring to the fore the unique DNA of each of JLR’s brands...
NEW RANGE ROVER SPORT SV: MODERN LUXURY PERFORMANCE FLAGSHIP
New Range Rover Sport SV EDITION ONE Performance flagship: New Range Rover Sport SV combines sporting luxury with innovative performance-enhancing technologies Perfect poise: Hydraulic interlinked 6D Dynamics air suspension with pitch and roll control maintains a near-level stance during acceleration, braking and cornering (8) Top performer: The most powerful Range Rover ever, 626hp mild-hybrid Twin Turbo V8 propels 180mph (7) SUV from 0-60mph in as little as 3.6 seconds (7) in new dynamics-optimised SV Mode Lightweight focus: 23-inch Carbon Fiber Wheel option minimizes un-sprung mass, improving handling, acceleration and ride quality Stopping power: RANGE ROVER FIRST Lightweight and powerful Brembo Carbon Ceramic Brakes option, with...
RANGE ROVER OFFERS NEW SV BESPOKE SERVICE FOR GREATER PERSONALIZED LUXURY AND REFINEMENT
Range Rover introduces elevated personalization with new SV Bespoke service for Autobiography and SV models Enhanced personalization: SV Bespoke commissioning service offers Range Rover Autobiography and SV clients an extended choice of materials, color combinations and finishes Individually curated: With up to 391 interior material colorways and 230 colors in the SV Bespoke paint palette, as well as a Match to Sample service, clients can make their Range Rover truly unique Custom made: SV Bespoke commissioning service represents the pinnacle of personalization with unique embroidery and detailing available Extended range: Newplug-in electric hybrid with 542hp delivers a hushed EV range of up to 51 miles for serene progress (2) V8...
JLR DELIVERS SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVED REVENUE, PROFIT AND FREE CASH FLOW FOR THE QUARTER
Revenues in Q4 FY23 of £7.1 billion, up 49% (y-o-y); Full year revenue for FY23 of £22.8 billion, up 25% vs FY22 as chip supply improved further Wholesales in Q4 were 94,649 units, up 24% (y-o-y); Full year wholesales of 321,362, up 9% vs FY22 Free cash flow in Q4 FY23 of £815 million resulting in £1.3 billion in H2 FY23 and £521 million for the full year Q4 EBIT margin was 6.5%; FY23 EBIT margin was 2.4% up from (0.4%) in FY22 Q4 FY23 profit before tax and exceptional items of £368 million Net debt improved to £3.0 billion at 31 March 2023 with cash of £3.8 billion and liquidity of £5.3 billion (including undrawn £1.52 billion revolving credit facility) Order book at 200K units remains strong despite increased retail sales with Range...
QUEEN’S PLATINUM JUBILEE DEFENDER 130 TO ENTER ACTIVE SERVICE WITH THE BRITISH RED CROSS
One-of-a-kind: Donated specially converted Defender 130 will be deployed to the British Red Cross for crisis response work Purpose-driven: Unique purposeful vehicle will be instrumental in helping the charity to support those in difficult-to-reach communities across North Wales Bespoke kit: Enhanced connectivity including a 4G-connected antenna, phone, VHF radio and telematics system with GPS tracking Established partners: Latest collaboration in a partnership that stretches back nearly 70 years to 1954 Public display: British Red Cross Defender 130 will be on show at this week’s Royal Windsor Horse Show from 11-14 May Gaydon, UK – Wednesday 10 May 2023: The specially converted Defender 130, donated to the British Red Cross in...
DEFENDER LINE NOW INCLUDING THE DEFENDER 130 OUTBOUND
DEFENDER LINE UP GROWS WITH HOST OF NEW OFFERINGS INCLUDING THE LUXURIOUS DEFENDER 130 OUTBOUND New Defender 130 Outbound is introduced alongside the Defender 130 V8 and a new heritage-inspired County Exterior Pack Embrace the impossible: Defender Brand grows with a host of new offerings, providing more choice for Defender clients Luxury explorer: NewDefender 130 Outbound is the perfect companion for outdoor adventures, with five seats and enough space for all that’s demanded of it Enhanced Powertrains: Defender 130 now available with 493hp supercharged V8 engine for the first time, merging the comfort and cruising refinement of the eight-seater with powerful V8 performance; 0-60 in as little as 5.4 seconds (1,9) County Exterior...
JLR TO INVEST £15 BILLION OVER NEXT FIVE YEARS
Investment of £15bn over five years in JLR’s industrial footprint, vehicle programmes, autonomous, AI and digital technologies and people skills JLR’s Halewood plant in Merseyside, UK, to become an all-electric manufacturing facility JLR’s Engine Manufacturing Centre in Wolverhampton, UK, to be renamed Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre JLR reaffirms Reimagine strategy, with new House of Brands approach to accelerate delivery of modern luxury vision Next generation medium-size SUV architecture to be pure-electric Pre-order books to open for first all-electric Range Rover later this year First of three reimagined modern luxury electric Jaguars will be a 4-door GT built in Solihull, UK Gaydon, UK, Wednesday, 19 April 2023: JLR...
JLR SALES RISE IN FOURTH QUARTER AS CHIP SUPPLY CONTINUES TO RECOVER
Wholesales in Q4 were 94,649 units, up 24% vs Q4 FY22; and for the full year 321,362, up 9% compared to a year ago (wholesales exclude China JV) Retail sales in Q4 were 102,889, up 30% vs Q4 FY22; and for the full year 354,662 units, down 6% compared to a year ago Order book remains strong at 200,000 units as sales increased, reflecting strong client demand, particularly for Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Defender Free cash flow expected to be over £800 million positive in the fourth quarter and over £500 million positive for the full year Gaydon, UK, 06 April 2023 – JLR today reported increased sales for the fourth quarter of FY23 (three-month period to 31 March 2023) and for the full financial year, reflecting a continuation of...
BUILD YOUR OWN ADVENTURE: LEGO LAUNCHES CLASSIC DEFENDER 90 SET
Celebrating 75 years of Land Rover with the LEGO® Icons Classic Defender 90 The LEGO® Group and Defender are celebrating 75 years of Land Rover with a build-your-own-adventure: the new LEGO® Icons Classic Land Rover Defender 90. The 2,336-piece set is complete with all the accessories for an off-road expedition. The set has a two-in-one format, allowing builders to create an everyday road-ready model or customise it for adventures. Defender has racked up 75 years of all-terrain expeditions. Instantly recognisable around the world, it has a unique record of adventure, humanitarian aid and hard work. The 32cm-long LEGO® model reflects this with accessories including a roof rack, raised air intake, front bumper with working winch...
Jaguar Land Rover partners with Tata Technologies
The collaboration with Tata Technologies will enable Jaguar Land Rover to deliver its modern luxury vehicles and experiences faster, using advanced digital technologies Partnership with Tata Technologies is the key driver of Jaguar Land Rover’s fully connected, digital industrial strategy Tata Technologies will implement cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software solutions that will revolutionise operations for employees and suppliers, delivering advanced interfaces, increased efficiency, and enhanced collaboration Further example of the development of strategic relationships with the wider Tata Group as part of Reimagine strategy Gaydon, UK, 14 March 2023: Jaguar Land Rover is partnering with Tata Technologies, the...
JAGUAR LAND ROVER CREATES FURTHER THREE GLOBAL TECH HUBS TO DEVELOP AUTONOMOUS CARS
JLR launches three new tech hubs in Europe as part of self driving technology push New engineering hubs opening in Germany, Italy and Spain to develop next-generation autonomous technologies Nearly 100 new jobs created working on developing driver assistance systems and artificial intelligence (AI) for self-driving cars of the future Comes in addition to the six JLR tech hubs in USA, Hungary, Ireland, UK, China and India Marks the next phase in Jaguar Land Rover’s digital transformation and global digital recruitment drive, as big tech industry downsizing continues New technology hubs are part of strategic partnership with NVIDIA and adds to Jaguar Land Rover’s growing global footprint Gaydon, UK, Tuesday 21st February 2023: Jaguar...

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