The yearly bacchanal of the world’s wealthiest automotive enthusiasts, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, is fast approaching. Which means luxury automakers will be teasing some of their most exciting vehicles this week, hoping to attract the attention (and wallets) of the uber-rich. So it’s little surprise that Land Rover, makers of the de rigeur SUV […]
11
Aug
550-horsepower, 162 mph & 0-60 in just 4.5 seconds
18
Feb
Land Rover brings its highest trim to its best-selling vehicle
Although defined by its luxurious edge and segment-leading off-road capability, Range Rover has always been a niche brand. Until the Evoque was introduced, that is, and it quickly became the best-selling vehicle from the British off-road marque and firmly established itself as one of the strongest offerings in its segment. Now Land Rover has taken […]
14
Mar
The 4th-generation super SUV gets better in every way
I know that look. I’ve seen it before, and I don’t like it. While we sit in our gleaming new 2013 Range Rovers somewhere in the lost hinterlands of southern Utah called Hog’s Canyon, two very serious hikers in German-flag emblazoned gear stare at us with bemusement. Like humans watching a squirrel trying to water […]
15
Sep
Pulling one of the most beloved off-roaders into the 21st Century
The most iconic Land Rover of all time, the spare bones Defender, is getting a modernized resurrection via two new concepts: the DC100 and DC100 Sport. Unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show (where else this week, really) these two concepts aren’t just whimsical blog fodder, they’re actually intended for eventual production heading into 2015. The […]
21
Mar
Formula One technology-derived carbon fiber bike
In order to celebrate the upcoming launch of its new Range Rover Evoque (see below), Land Rover’s design department has crafted a bicycle ostensibly built to match with its more active lifestyle SUV. The luxury British brand’s aerodynamically-optimized frame is made entirely of carbon fiber, and was created using F1-derived technology by premier carbon bike […]
2
Dec
Land Rover's Defender SVX gets a boating makeover
German aftermarket giant Brabus has their Danish subsidiary Startech line give a complete cosmetic makeover to Land Rover’s iconic Defender SVX off-road champion. It’s cosmetic because there are no modifications done to the engine or performance, simply some alterations to make it match its Land Rover Defender 90 Yachting Edition moniker. This isn’t the first […]
