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 | Mid-term update introduced with refreshed interior, larger infotainment screens, and new engine range. |
| 2021 | The mid-term update introduced larger infotainment screens and revised layout for the Commercial variant, including enhanced underfloor storage. |
| June 15 2021 | A China-exclusive long-wheelbase version of the Range Rover Evoque was revealed at an event in Shanghai. |
| 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 | Sales of Range Rover Evoque declined to 68,200 units, showing a significant drop from the previous year. |
| 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. |
| March 22 2019 | A Chinese court ruled that Landwind had copied five unique design elements of the Evoque, ordering an immediate cease of production and sales, and mandating compensation to Jaguar Land Rover. |
| 2018 | Range Rover Evoque achieved sales of 98,501 units during the year, indicating strong market performance. |
| 2018 | The Range Rover Evoque Convertible production concluded after a short two-year run in the market. |
| 2018 | The Range Rover Evoque Pearl Noir Edition production run concluded after being available in the market for approximately four years. |
| 2018 | First generation Range Rover Evoque production ended, and the second generation of the vehicle went into production. |
| 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. |
| November 22 2018 | Second generation Range Rover Evoque was officially revealed at an event in London, introducing a new design language with retracting door handles and a new infotainment system. |
| 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 Evoque Convertible began its model year production, featuring four seats, a power-retractable soft top roof, and 20-inch wheels, based on the three-door Evoque Coupé. |
| 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 | Range Rover Evoque underwent a significant model year update with new technology, driver assistance features, and updated design elements. |
| 2016 | New Active Driveline on-demand four-wheel drive system, manufactured by GKN Driveline, became optionally available, featuring torque vectoring technology. |
| 2016 | The three-door Evoque Coupé model was discontinued early in the 2016 model year. |
| 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 | Launched the Convertible Evoque as a June model, expanding the lineup to three distinct models. |
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