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Land Rover 6x4 Puma Concept |
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May 12, 2008 - 10:28 PM - by Slam
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 The Land Rover Defender is already a pretty badass vehicle. So how do you make a no-frills, no-nonsense off-roader even more badass? Why, add more wheels, of course! That's the approach taken by Land Rover Malaysia and Sasbilt Technologies Malaysia, which together built the behemoth you see above. While we've seen more than our fair share of stretched Range Rovers and Hummers, this concept truck actually has a purpose beyond prom night.
Targeted towards military applications, the Defender 6x4 Puma features an extra-long wheelbase that not even the jungle camo could disguise. The increased cargo capacity can be used for an electric generator or field telecommunications equipment, and the vehicle can drive through all six wheels or through just four. Unveiled at the Defense Services Asia 2008 show in Malaysia, the concept truck reportedly drew attention from military contractors from around the region.
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Land Rover Spring Adventure show this weekend |
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May 09, 2008 - 10:59 AM - by Slam
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THOUSANDS of Land Rover enthusiasts from across the country are set to descend on the Driffield Showground this weekend for the Land Rover Spring Adventure show.
The show, which is now in its fifth year takes place tomorrow and Sunday, May 10 and 11 and is the first major event of the season. It will feature a range of entertainment and stands.
The show also includes an off-road course - regarded as one of the best in the country.
Helicopter rides will also be available. For more information on the show, visit www.lroshow.com
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New Faster Server |
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Apr 22, 2008 - 9:06 AM - by Slam
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 We updated our server last night so you should start enjoying a much faster Land Rover site. If you notice any bugs, please post in the site section so we can continue to make the site better.
Thank you,
RWO
Note:There are bound to be some glitches as we move, so please understand there could be some downtime in the next day or so.
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The NEW LRX Hybrid Concept |
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Apr 21, 2008 - 2:33 PM - by Slam
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 It’s the little guys who now rule the roadway. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the new Land Rover LRX. Long known for its size and off-road power, the iconic all-terrain brand is going mini (well, mini-er). Six inches shorter and almost eight inches lower than an LR2, the LRX was conceived as a premium car, designed to appeal to customers who want the benefits of a 4x4 and the presence of a larger vehicle, but don’t want to be held personally responsible for the disappearance of the ozone. The LRX is a 2.0 liter turbo hybrid, capable of running on bio-diesel. The model’s weight-loss makes for reduced aerodynamic drag, which in turn increases fuel efficiency and reduces carbon dioxide emissions. While the LRX is compact, clever use of space makes it impressively roomy. The clear roof relieves claustrophobia, as do the LRX’s distinctive “floating” seats. The three doors are a head-scratcher, but the iPhone and iPod docks, buttery chocolate brown leather, and top-of-the-line dashboard features more than make up for the extra time it takes to climb out.
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Land Rover CEO Passed Away |
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Apr 20, 2008 - 4:45 PM - by Slam
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 Land Rover's Chief Executive Geoff Polites, who is credited with steering the storied British luxury brands through the ongoing sale process to India's Tata Motors Ltd., has died. He was 60.
Polites died Sunday in his home country of Australia after battling serious illness for the past two years, Ford Motor Co. said. Additional details, including where in Australia he died, weren't released.
Dearborn-based Ford credits Polites with leading the team that returned the overall Jaguar and Land Rover business back to profitability. Ford said Sunday it still anticipates completing the deal with Tata in the second quarter.
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