Gaydon, Friday 18 May 2007 – Land Rover today welcomed Ian Pearson Minister for State (Climate Change and the Environment) to its Gaydon Design and Engineering Centre, to demonstrate the environmental technologies and CO 2 strategy being developed to tackle climate change. The visit enabled the Minister to learn about the largest ever environmental commitment to be undertaken by a vehicle manufacturer in the UK.... 

LAND ROVER DISCOVERS YOUNG PLAYER OF THE SEASON AT THE GUINNESS PREMIERSHIP AWARDS Gaydon, Warwickshire, 10 May 2007 – London Wasps and England open side flanker, Tom Rees was presented with the Land Rover Discovery of the Season award by Land Rover UK’s managing director at last night’s prestigious Guinness Premiership Awards 2007. Tom, who beat off stiff competition for the honour from Toby Flood... 

Diesel sales boost Land Rover’s ‘green’ credentials Land Rover managing director Phil Popham has claimed the brand’s emphasis on diesel engines is improving its sales and environmental performance. Dropping the naturally aspirated petrol engine in favour of the V8 turbodiesel has provided a real kick in sales of the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport as well as contributing to making vehicles... 

1947 While using a Jeep on his farm in Anglesey, Rover’s Technical Director Maurice Wilks and his brother Spencer Wilks, Rover’s Managing Director see a gap in the vehicle market. They sketch the outline of a vehicle in the sand of a Welsh beach and the ‘Land Rover’ is born. Development commences using a Jeep chassis with a Rover car engine. Simple body panels made from light alloy and a chassis... 

Land Rover today passed a historic milestone when the four millionth vehicle rolled off the production line, 59 years after production began at the company’s factory in Solihull. The car, a Discovery 3, was donated to the Born Free Foundation, a charity dedicated to wildlife conservation and animal welfare. It was collected by the actress Joanna Lumley, Born Free’s Founder patron, and will become a ‘Rapid... 

                                · Freelander 2 TD4 diesel automatic makes Geneva debut · New Freelander 2 personalisation programme introduced   · Improved cabins in Discovery 3 and Range Rover Sport for 2008 model year   · Due to the continued success and demand...