Land Rover
Car marque and former British car company
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| 2024 | Expected launch of the all-electric version of the Range Rover Sport. |
| 2023 | The Range Rover Velar underwent a facelift, updating its design and features. |
| 2023 | Launch of the high-performance SV variant with a 4.4L twin-turbo V8 engine, featuring the fastest acceleration of 3.6 seconds from 0-60 mph. |
| 2022 | Launch of four plug-in hybrid models: P440e, P460e, P510e, and P550e, all using a 3.0L turbo I6 engine with varying power outputs. |
| 2022 | Introduction of diesel models D250, D300, and D350, all featuring 3.0L AJ300D twin-turbo I6 engines with mild hybrid technology. |
| 2022 | Introduction of petrol models P360, P400, and P530 with 3.0L and 4.4L engines, utilizing ZF 8-speed automatic transmission and mild hybrid technology. |
| May 11 2022 | Land Rover revealed the third generation Range Rover Sport, featuring minimalist styling and a range of powertrain options including mild hybrid (MHEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and a planned twin-turbo V8 engine. |
| 2021 | The mid-term update introduced larger infotainment screens and revised layout for the Commercial variant, including enhanced underfloor storage. |
| 2020 | Environmental Action Germany nominated the Range Rover Sport SVR for the Goldener Geier (Golden Vulture) award due to its large size and poor environmental record. |
| 2020 | Reintroduction of Defender after a three-year hiatus, with second-generation models available in short and long wheelbase configurations. |
| November 2020 | A facelift for the Discovery model was launched, debuting as a 2021 model with refreshed interior and new engine range. |
| 2019 | Range Rover Sport increased sales to 81,700 units, representing a year-over-year sales growth |
| 2019 | HSE Dynamic discontinued midway through the year and replaced by a new non-limited HST model featuring the Ingenium AJ300 inline-6 hybrid engine. |
| 2019 | Land Rover celebrated the 30th Anniversary of the Discovery model, releasing a special edition model and hosting celebratory events worldwide. The new Jaguar Land Rover plant in Slovakia was capable of producing up to 300,000 Discovery units annually. |
| 2019 | Production of the Discovery was moved from the UK to Slovakia, making this the first Discovery manufactured outside the United Kingdom. |
| 2019 | A Discovery 3.0 TD6 achieved an 'A' rating in independent AIR Index emission testing. |
| September 2019 | Land Rover announces development of a remote control system for the new Defender, allowing low-speed driving from outside the vehicle. |
| 2018 | The Range Rover Velar's interior design was influenced by the Jaguar I-Pace, introducing a new design language for Land Rover with a more driver-focused cockpit and three integrated touchscreens. |
| 2018 | The Range Rover Velar was named 'World's Most Beautiful Car' at the 2018 World Car Awards, receiving a prestigious design award. |
| 2018 | The Range Rover Sport SVR was released with an enhanced 5.0L Supercharged V8 engine from the Jaguar F-Type, capable of accelerating from 0-60 mph in 4 seconds. |
| 2018 | Production of the facelifted Range Rover Sport began, with redesigned front and rear bumpers, new exhaust systems, and upgraded touch duo infotainment system from the Range Rover Velar. |
| 2018 | The Discovery Sport became the most successful Land Rover model, selling 95,520 units globally, followed by the Range Rover Sport with 77,847 units sold. |
| 2018 | Land Rover experiences a sales decline, dropping to approximately 320,000 units, a reduction of about 100,000 units from peak sales. |
| October 2018 | JLR opened a new manufacturing plant in Nitra, Slovakia, initially to build the Discovery model and later expanded to include the 2020 Defender. |
| June 2018 | Land Rover announces the 'Cortex' project with a $5 million investment to develop self-driving vehicles capable of navigating off-road in all weather conditions. |
| 2017 | The Range Rover Velar was released to the market during the summer. |
| 2017 | HST Limited Edition discontinued and effectively replaced by the HSE Dynamic model, which incorporated many of the same mechanical modifications. |
| 2017 | The SVX version was debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show, though the project was ultimately cancelled before going on sale in 2019. |
| 2017 | Third-generation Discovery replaces body-on-frame design with a monocoque structure, marking a significant engineering shift. |
| November 2017 | At the Los Angeles Car Show, Jaguar Land Rover Group announced the facelifted Range Rover Sport would begin production in 2018, featuring new headlights, a touch duo system interior, and multiple engine options including MHEV 355 and 395 HP models, a V8 with 518 HP, and an SVR version with 575 HP. |
| March 1 2017 | The Range Rover Velar was officially unveiled in London, England, becoming the fourth model in the Range Rover line. |
| February 2017 | The new Discovery went on sale in the UK, marking its official market introduction. |
| 2016 | HST Limited Edition was offered for the 2016 model year with a tuned 3.0 L Jaguar AJ supercharged V6 engine producing 380 bhp, featuring unique cosmetic and performance enhancements. |
| 2016 | Land Rover reaches peak sales, with a 10% increase from previous years, continuing the growth trend from 2014/'15. |
| 2016 | Termination of the original Defender model, concluding its body-on-frame vehicle production. |
| September 28 2016 | The third-generation Discovery was officially unveiled at Packington Hall near Meriden, UK, on the eve of the 2016 Paris Motor Show. |
| June 2016 | Jaguar Land Rover opened a new manufacturing plant in Itatiaia, Brazil, for producing Discovery Sport and Evoque models. |
| 2015 | Range Rover Sport HST Limited Edition officially unveiled at the New York International Auto Show, marking its return to the North American lineup after a 7-year hiatus. |
| 2015 | The Range Rover Sport SVR enters production, featuring a 5.0L supercharged V8 engine shared with the Jaguar F-Type, capable of achieving 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds with a top speed of 162 mph. |
| 2015 | Land Rover peaks in sales, reaching 10% higher than the previous year, with sales continuing to climb in the 2015/'16 and 2016/'17 model years. |
| 2015 | Land Rover began using the new Ingenium engine family to replace Ford-sourced engines. |
| 2015 | Land Rover stops publishing separate sales figures for the Asia Pacific region, instead including them in 'Rest of World' category. |
| 2014 | Land Rover presented the Discovery Vision Concept, featuring innovative design elements like a Transparent Bonnet, Suicide doors, and Laser assisted lamps. |
| 2014 | Land Rover's global sales reach approximately 385,000 units, tripling from the 2008/'09 model year. Asia Pacific region sales quadruple during this period. |
| August 11 2014 | Land Rover officially announced the Range Rover Sport SVR at Pebble Beach, introducing a high-performance variant with significant aesthetic and performance improvements, including a revised front and rear bumper design, new alloy wheels, and enhanced powertrain features. |
| March 27 2013 | Range Rover Sport's second generation was officially announced at the New York Auto Show. The launch event was a notable spectacle, with multiple Manhattan streets closed down for a launch party featuring James Bond actor Daniel Craig as a prominent attendee. |
| February 2013 | At the 83rd Geneva Motor Show, Land Rover unveiled an All-Terrain Electric Defender prototype producing zero emissions, developed after successful trials of the Defender-based Leopard 1 electric vehicle. |
| January 1 2013 | Jaguar Land Rover underwent a fundamental restructuring, renaming the parent company to Jaguar Land Rover Automotive PLC and consolidating Jaguar Cars Limited and Land Rover under Jaguar Land Rover Limited for design, manufacture, and marketing of both brands. |
| 2012 | China becomes Land Rover's biggest single country market, marking a significant shift in the company's global sales strategy. |
| 2011 | JLR began manufacturing cars in Pune, India, initially producing vehicles in CKD (Completely Knocked Down) form. |
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