Friday, May 31, 2013
Thursday, May 30, 2013
In Transit with Peter Bragiel - Episode 10: The Final Stretch | Land Rover USA
Happy Thursday to all you adventurists out there! Join filmmaker and traveler Peter Bragiel as he covers 6,500 miles by crossing through the 25 US states in one month.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Friday, May 24, 2013
Next-Generation Land Rover Defender Delayed
Land Rover’s plans to replace its iconic Defender after close to three
decades have hit a roadblock, with news coming out this week that
development of a successor has been delayed.
Land Rover first previewed its next-generation Defender with its DC100 concept in 2011 and shortly after confirmed that a production version would arrive in 2015.
Around the same time, reports emerged claiming Land Rover was planning a whole range of Defender variants including a low-cost version to serve as the British brand’s point of entry in the U.S. market.
Now, Land Rover global brand director John Edwards has revealed to Autocar
that the new Defender won’t be ready by 2015. The existing Defender,
however, will still be phased out in 2015 due to tougher emissions
regulations coming into play.
Edwards didn’t reveal why the new Defender was being delayed, though
it’s thought that a switch to Land Rover’s PLA aluminum platform found
in upmarket Range Rover models is the likely cause. This means that the
new Defender will likely remain a premium product and keep its off-road
prowess.
The DC100 concept had its own bespoke platform, though one derived from that used in the Range Rover Evoque and LR2 models.
Courtesy of Motor Authority
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Happy Wednesday everyone! Here is your weekly maintenance tip.
Use wheel cleaner:
Your car’s wheels are down there on the road, taking the brunt of road dirt. Add in the dust that wears off your brake pads and you’ve got a formula for stains that are tough to remove when you wash your vehicle. Car-washing liquid won’t do the job.You need a wheel cleaner specifically formulated to remove such stains. Be sure to buy the correct formulation. Some cleaners are designed for metal wheels, and others for painted or clear-coated wheels.The metal wheel cleaners come in various formulations as well, depending upon whether your metal wheel has a satin, aluminum, or chrome finish. Protect metal wheels with wheel polish, painted wheels with a coat of wax.
Monday, May 20, 2013
Friday, May 17, 2013
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Visit Land Rover San Jose and test drive the 2013 Land Rover LR2!
Click the link below for more details. http://bit.ly/18MhT9W
Friday, May 10, 2013
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Monday, May 6, 2013
Thank you Millicent, for this kind review!
“We had a wonderful time working with Omar and Mark in the
process of purchasing a Range Rover Evoque. Smooth negotiation and excellent
service as well as attention to detail throughout.” – Millicent
For more great reviews click here.
Friday, May 3, 2013
Land Rover Celebrates 65 Years Of Technology And Innovation With Defender LXV Special Edition!
The desire to create a vehicle that will tackle any terrain has
been at the forefront of the Land Rover brand since the foundations
were first sketched in the sand by Maurice Wilks. This principle
has subsequently made Land Rover famous around the world since
production began in 1948. 'HUE 166' was the very first Series I
Land Rover, affectionately known by many as 'Huey', and will be on
prominent display at the event.
The occasion also set the scene for the debut of a Special
Edition Defender - the LXV (65 in roman numerals). Defender evolved
from the original Land Rover in 1990 and this iconic family of
utility vehicles - Land Rover Series I, II, III and Defender - has
now sold in excess of two million units. Available in five
different body styles, the LXV is based on the standard Land Rover
Defender which is equipped with the 2.2-litre diesel engine and
6-speed manual transmission, producing 122PS@3,500rpm of power and
360Nm@2,000rpm of torque.
This striking Special Edition sports 16-inch Sawtooth alloy
wheels and comes in Santorini Black or Fuji White with contrast
Corris Grey roof, grille and headlight surrounds and facia. The
interior boasts exclusive full leather seats with LXV embossed
front headrests and unique orange contrast stitching on the seats,
steering wheel and centre cubby compartment to complement exterior
LXV decals. An optional union flag decal can be located on the rear
of the vehicle. Prices will be available in August.
Around 150 heritage Land Rovers are attending the celebratory
event at Packington Estate which was the testing ground for the
original 1947-48 Land Rover prototypes through to the Range Rover
development vehicles of the late 1960's and early 70's. These
vehicles showcase key milestones in Land Rover's 65-year history
and also some 4x4 world firsts such as anti-lock brakes, adjustable
air suspension, Electronic Traction Control, Hill Descent Control,
Terrain Response® and Stop/Start technologies.
The vehicles on display demonstrate Land Rover's legendary
breadth of capability, with ploughing, emergency service, military,
expedition, royal and concept vehicles all firmly positioning Land
Rover as the world's most versatile vehicle. They sit alongside
Land Rover's current model line-up - the Defender, Discovery,
Freelander, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Evoque -
and include the brand's latest technological innovations in the
form of the new Electric Defender research vehicle and the world's
first 9-speed transmission for a passenger car.
John Edwards, Land Rover's Global Brand Director says: "Land
Rover is celebrating 65 years of proud heritage. It is in fact a
dual celebration, as March saw Land Rover deliver the strongest
ever monthly and quarterly sales performance in its history.
"Since 1948, every component in our vehicles has been designed
and engineered with intent and Land Rover continues to this day, to
build the world's most capable all-purpose vehicles. A blend of
refinement, performance and unmatched all-terrain capability make
Land Rover vehicles distinctive and unique, ready to tackle the
world's most challenging and inhospitable terrain."
John Edwards continues: "The all-new Range Rover and Range Rover
Sport are the result of unprecedented investment in technology, in
engineering and in our manufacturing facilities to produce the
world's first SUVs with a lightweight aluminium body structure.
Investing in innovation has always been the lifeblood of Land Rover
and we will continue to develop innovative new technology and
sustainable motoring solutions for the future, whilst retaining the
class-leading and legendary breadth of capability that Land Rover's
heritage is built upon."
Courtesy of: Land Rover Media
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
How Would You Configure The 2014 Range Rover Sport?
After seeing the pre-show unveiling of the 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (with a brief appearance by Daniel Craig), and then getting a bit more intimate with it, we're pretty keen on the new Sport.
It's lighter, more modern-looking, and still exceptionally well-finished, inside and out.
The new Range Rover Sport also gets a supercharged V-6 as the base engine now, generating 340 horsepower.
But the real question is: What would make for the best configuration of the new Sport?
Would you opt for a base engine and load up on the interior options? Go
for a supercharged V-8 engine, but skip the extra add-ons? Or go
full-tilt with an Autobiography build?
Pricing ranges from an entry point of $63,495 on up to more than $93,295.
For us, the sweet spot might just be the Range Rover Sport HSE in
Santorini Black with Corris Grey panoramic roof, Dark Grey oak veneers
and Ebony/Cirrus seats and upholstery, standard 60/40 split-folding rear
seats, the Vision and Convenience package plus the Front Climate
Comfort and Visibility Package, Meridian Premium Audio package, Adaptive
Cruise Control, and the Extra Duty Package, for a grand total of
$77,880.
Breaking that down, it's $9,385 in options on top of the HSE V-6 Supercharged base price of $68,495.
Courtesy of Motor Athority
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