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The Range Rover Sport may have a "Sport" badge on its rear end, but it's just as tough as the rest of the Range Rover lineup. Yesterday the all-new 2014 Range Rover Sport set the record for a production-standard SUV and broke the long standing record for any kind of production-standard vehicle on the Pikes Pike International Hill Climb course, venue of the spectacular annual competition known as "The Race To the Clouds."

Land Rover has confirmed plans to unveil a new hybrid version of the new Range Rover Sport this fall at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The new hybrid version of the Range Rover Sport will be powered by a diesel-hybrid powertrain.

Land Rover is celebrating its 65th birthday with a celebratory event at Packington Estate near its Solihull homeland and a special edition Defender - the LXV. The Defender LXV features 16-inch Sawtooth alloy wheels and comes in Santorini Black or Fuji White with a contrasting Corris Grey roof, grille and headlight surrounds and facia. The interior gets full leather seats with LXV embossed front headrests and unique orange contrast stitching on the seats, steering wheel and center cubby compartment to complement the exterior LXV decals.

The luxury compact SUV segment is quickly becoming a popular segment with new entries from Audi, BMW and even Acura. Land Rover is considering building a baby SUV that would be sold around the world and would compete in the new segment.

The online configurator for the all-new 2014 Range Rover Sport has been pushed live and with that we learn that the new Sport starts at $63,495 for the SE model. The 2014 Range Rover Sport is offered in SE, HSE, Supercharged and Autobiography trims.

The all-new 2014 Range Rover Sport has officially arrived, with its debut tonight in NYC. It was unveiled tonight in the streets of Manhattan and was driven by actor Daniel Craig. According to Land Rover, the 2014 Range Rover Sport is the "the fastest, most agile and responsive Land Rover ever."

Here's another exciting post for tonight. It appears that the first two official photos of the all-new 2014 Range Rover Sport have leaked on the eve of its debut in New York. Tomorrow night Land Rover is going to reveal the all-new 2014 Range Rover Sport in New York, which is the day before the official start of the 2013 New York Auto Show.

Next week Land Rover is going to take the wraps off the all-new 2014 Range Rover Sport in New York. The new Range Rover Sport will debut at the New York Auto Show, but if you want to see it live in motion, Land Rover is going to drive the new Sport through the streets of Manhattan in live event which will preview the vehicle's transformed on-road dynamics and capability.

Land Rover has announced plans this week to unveil the all-new 2014 Range Rover Sport at the upcoming New York Auto Show. We're a few weeks away from the official debut of the new Range Rover Sport, but in the meantime two leaked photos have surfaced online. The two photos of the 2014 Range Rover Sport were posted on a Facebook page and show the new SUV parked in a garage.

Land Rover has just announced that the all-new 2014 Range Rover Sport will debut this month on March 26 at the New York Auto Show. "The all-new Range Rover Sport takes the model to another level. It is Land Rover's most dynamic vehicle yet and showcases the best of British design, engineering and technological innovation," stated John Edwards, Land Rover Global Brand Director.

Land Rover has announced plans to unveil its new 9-speed automatic transmission at the Geneva Motor Show next week. The ZF 9-speed transmission has been designed for transverse applications and according to Land Rover it is the one of the most efficient and technically advanced transmissions ever used in a production vehicle.

Land Rover has something to celebrate. The all-new Range Rover has received 10 international awards in just three months since production began. The most recent honor came from the AUTOBEST group of motoring writers, naming the all-new Range Rover 'TECHNOBEST 2012'. Recent awards also include 'Dream Machine' from the US TV show MOTORWEEK, 'Luxury Car of the Year' from both What Car? and Top Gear magazines and 'Best Cars - Import Category' from Auto Motor und Sport. The model was also crowned '4x4 Category Winner' in The Sunday Times' Top 100 Cars 2012, among others.

It's official. Land Rover has announced that the 2013 Range Rover is now available with a new 3.0L supercharged V6, which offers a new more efficient powertrain than the V8 options. "The all-new Range Rover has received a tremendous reception in the marketplace, and this exciting new V6 supercharged engine will broaden its appeal still further," said John Edwards, Land Rover Global Brand Director. "It combines the desirability of the world's finest luxury SUV, with the enhanced sustainability offered by this advanced downsized petrol engine."

Spring will be here before you know it and the Range Rover Evoque is getting ready for it with the Sicilian Yellow Limited Edition model, which is making its debut at the Brussels Motor Show. Based on the 2013 Evoque Dynamic Plus, the Limited Edition sports a number of unique features giving it a truly striking appearance. Orders are being taken now with deliveries beginning in May.

Land Rover is trying to show how durable the all-new 2013 Range Rover is by having it tow an Airstream to Morocco and back. In order to demonstrate the class-leading towing ability of the all-new Range Rover, Land Rover teamed up with an American icon to take part in the ultimate road-trip to one of the highest points in Africa. With a newly-launched Airstream 684 Series 2 aluminium travel trailer hitched to its electrically-deployable tow bar, a Range Rover Autobiography with the 334 horsepower SDV8 engine was chosen for the challenge - to drive from Airstream's European home in the English Lake District, to the top of the Atlas Mountains in Morocco - and back...

Land Rover CEO Ralf Speth recently confirmed to Automotive News, that the next-generation Land Rover Defender will make a return the U.S. The new Defender could arrive as early as 2015 and was previewed last year with the DC100 concept.

Land Rover is releasing a new lower priced version of the popular 2013 Range Rover Evoque, the five-door "Pure" model. The new lower-priced Evoque is described as a "more accessible" model that features an aluminum alloy roof in place of the panoramic laminated glass roof standard on other Range Rover Evoque models, and an interior trimmed in leather and Dinamica synthetic suede.

Land Rover has unveiled the updates to the 2013 Land Rover LR4 aka Discovery 4. For 2013, the LR4 gets new optional features including the Extended Leather Pack inspired by the HSE Luxury Limited Edition, and distinctive Black Design Packs available with 19" or 20" all-black painted wheels and a host of black trim finishers and design details such as gloss black grille and fender vents. Land Rover has added five new exterior colors and two new interior colors as well.

Land Rover is reportedly thinking about adding a new smaller model to its lineup that would be smaller than the current Evoque. Gerry McGovern recently told Automotive News, "Certainly, I think we can go smaller. "In a world focusing on sustainability you could argue that smaller and lighter is the way to go."

The all-new lighter 2013 Range Rover is set to arrive in showrooms this coming winter. Land Rover just announced the pricing, which starts at $83,500.

This week Land Rover officially unveiled the all-new 2013 Range Rover, but now details are starting to surface about the next Range Rover Sport. The next Range Rover Sport will arrive by the end of next year as a 2014 model.

Land Rover has unveiled the all-new fourth-generation 2013 Range Rover at an event at the Royal Ballet School in Richmond Park. At the event, the all-new Range Rover was unveiled by wading through a water pool that was almost a meters deep and then climbing a rocky causeway before coming to a stop in front of White Lodge - a formal royal residence and home to the Royal Ballet School.

While the U.S. no longer gets the Land Rover Defender, our friends in Europe can still buy one. Land Rover has given the iconic Defender a list of new colors, updated seats and a new audio system for the 2013 model year.

Land Rover has given the small LR2 a facelift for 2013, which includes a new engine, styling updates and more content.

Following yesterday's photo leaks of the all-new 2013 Range Rover, we now have the first official photos and details of the new SUV. According to Land Rover, the 2013 Range Rover is lighter, stronger and more refined than before. The 2013 Range Rover is a whopping 700 pounds lighter than the outgoing model, which gives it better fuel economy specs.

The new 2013 Range Rover isn't a huge departure from the last one on the outside. It keeps its iconic design cues and features a lightweight all-aluminum body structure. According to Land Rover, the fourth generation of the unique Range Rover line, the all-new model has been developed from the ground up, capturing the innovative spirit and iconic design of the original model which changed the world of motoring when it was launched over 40 years ago.

The first photos of the all-new 2013 Range Rover have apparently leaked online ahead of the SUV's official debut. We've got two leaked photos of the new SUV, which borrows many styling cues from the smaller Range Rover Evoque.

We have to wait a bit longer for the official details, but the 2013 Range Rover is expected to be lighter than the current model and will be offered with V6 and V8 engines.

Long time partners Land Rover and UK's Bowler that builds all-terrain performance cars and rally raid vehicles, have agreed to a new partnership. Under the agreement, "Powered by Land Rover" badging on Bowler's competition cars and across its marketing materials acknowledges the role that Land Rover technology plays in the performance and race success of Bowler products. The "Powered by Land Rover" branding will also be highlighted in joint event and promotional activities.

From its first competition vehicle of the mid-1980s, Bowler has based its racers on Land Rover technology. The company's latest models - the EXR rally raid competition car and the road-going EXR S - both use modified engines, chassis and other components from the Range Rover Sport.

Land Rover is giving the 2013 Range Rover Sport a few updates for the new model year, but you probably won't really notice them. The 2013 Range Rover Sport gets new five-spoke alloy wheels, new body colors and new interior trim combinations.

Buyers can choose between five new body colors: Barolo, Barossa, Causeway, Havana and Mariana. On the inside there are two new interior trim combinations that allow buyers to choose a dark upper cabin with lighter colored seats or the opposite way around. There's also a new carbon veneer pack for the interior. The Range Rover Sport Supercharged model also gets new Red Brembo brake calipers.

Auto Express is reporting that a faster and sportier version of the Range Rover Evoque is currently in the works. Auto Express recently uncovered the plans in an interview with design director Gerry McGovern at last month's Beijing Motor Show.

"You can go too far with the Evoque, but what's so right about the car is it has what I call killer proportions," McGovern said. "For the moment, we're looking at the cabriolet and special editions - we could do a more overtly sporty one, for example."

Land Rover's design team and Victoria Beckham have collaborated on a special edition version of the Range Rover Evoque.

Gerry McGovern, Director of Design, Land Rover explains: "The design of Evoque has truly captured the hearts of customers worldwide. Working with Victoria the intention was not to change the fundamental architecture and award winning design of the Range Rover Evoque. We wanted to create a Special Edition that extends its character in a new direction through understated, restrained colour and detail changes.

Land Rover has given the world a preview of what a convertible version of the new Range Rover Evoque would look like with the Range Rover Evoque Convertible Concept.

Land Rover calls the concept a design study that builds on the Evoque's success and reflects the automaker's expertise at identifying and leading new market segments. The concept features a fully retractable soft-top, a drop down tailgate and room for four passengers.

Land Rover hasn't announced if the concept will be produced, but positive feedback could always help.

Land Rover Design Director, Gerry McGovern, said: "We believe that the Evoque lends itself beautifully to the idea of a convertible. From a pure design perspective, we have used Evoque's dramatic shape to create a distinctive and highly desirable proposition."

Land Rover has unveiled a new concept version of the Range Rover Evoque, the Range Rover Evoque Convertible concept. The Evoque Convertible concept is going to be unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show early next month. Land Rover is using the concept to gauge public interest in a convertible version of the Evoque.

The Range Rover Evoque Convertible is based on the three-door version of the Evoque. The concept features a power soft-top with a glass rear window. According to Land Rover the Evoque convertible could be offered with two or four wheel drive and either gasoline or diesel engines, if it does get the green light for production.

Contrary to the recent accolades that the all-new Range Rover Evoque has received, Consumer Reports recently placed the compact SUV near the bottom of its class.

Consumer Reports recently brought the BMW X3 and Range Rover Evoque together for a head-to-head matchup. The BMW X3 came out on top with a score of 80, while the Evoque only received a score of 60. CR applauded the X3 for being sportier on the road than most SUVs and its 22 mpg overall rating that was made possible by its new eight-speed automatic. CR gave the Evoque negative marks for its cramped cabin, stiff ride and artificial-feeling steering.

CR tested the BMW X3 xDrive28i with its 240-hp 3.0L six-cylinder engine. CR stated that the X3 rides firmly and provides decent isolation from bumps and road imperfections. Noise levels in the cabin are hushed overall. With limited body lean and quick, responsive steering, the X3 is aggressive in the corners. The X3 beat out eight previously tested compact luxury SUVs with only the Audi Q5 3.2 beating it.

CR tested the Range Rover Evoque Pure with its 240-hp 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine and liked the styling, acceleration and braking of the Evoque. Unfortunately its ride was choppy and the cabin was too noisy and cramped. The Evoque tackles corners well but its steering feels artificially weighted, impairing feedback. When pushed to its handling limits on CR's track, the tail slid out and the vehicle repeatedly lifted a wheel during an avoidance maneuver.

There have been reports that Land Rover is planning a bigger Evoque to fill the gap between the Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Sport models. Autocar is reporting that the success of the smaller Evoque and the growth of the brand is going to lead to the introduction of a bigger Evoque.

The success of BMW and Audi's SUV lineup has prompted Land Rover to broaden its Range Rover lineup, which includes a new model that will sit between the Evoque and Range Rover Sport. The next-generation Range Rover Sport is expected to move even further upmarket, so a new "Grand Evoque" is definitely needed.

The Grand Evoque will be based on the same platform as the current Evoque, but will be stretched about 12 inches. The extra length will provide more room for rear seat passengers and more cargo room. A third-row seat is also a possibility, but could be hard if designers are trying to maintain the Evoque's coupe-like roofline.

Autocar reports that the Grand Evoque will likely be powered by a new range of four-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines. It's expected to launch by 2015.

Land Rover is hard at work on a replacement for the Defender. Land Rover gave us a preview of what the next-generation Defender could be like at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show with the DC100 and DC100 Sport concepts. Now Land Rover is bringing updated versions of the two concepts to the LA Auto Show this week to gauge public reaction and to explore the possibility of bringing the Defender back to the US market.

John Edwards, Land Rover Global Brand Director said, "Our intention is to introduce the all new Defender in the middle of the decade - there's a lot of work to do to meet these dates and our concepts are just the start of the journey. We are here in LA to showcase our DC100 and DC100 Sport concepts and start to actively explore the possibility of bringing the future Defender to North America."

Although Land Rover claims that the concepts have been updated, it is difficult to notice the changes. The concepts now ride on 20-inch alloy wheels and the DC100 concept gets expedition accessories with a raised air-intake 'snorkel' for wading and a roof rack.

Land Rover unveiled the DC100 and DC100 Sport concepts in Frankfurt two months ago. The concepts were a preview of a possible design direction for the next Defender. It's being reported that Land Rover is going to bring an updated version of the DC100 concept to the LA Auto Show that kicks off in two weeks.

The updated DC100 concept will gauge U.S. public reaction, which hopefully means that Land Rover is thinking about bringing the next Defender to the U.S.

The next Defender is still a ways off, since Land Rover plans to release it by 2015.

Motor Trend has announced this year's winner of the SUV of the Year award, the 2012 Range Rover Evoque.

According to Motor Trend, the "Evoque transcends conventional perceptions of a sport/utility vehicle; seamlessly combining sporty styling and agility, with off-road prowess and utility."

This year the publication tested 10 SUV's, which on off-road capability and ruggedness on a three-mile course of highly-challenging terrain, a 35-mile loop filled with twisting back roads, open highways and low speed in-town driving.

"The Evoque quickly emerged as the stand-out vehicle of this year's field during our testing," said Angus MacKenzie, Editor-in-Chief of Motor Trend. "Its performance against the award criteria was very strong. With its dramatic styling, refined on-road manners, and impressive off-road ability, the Evoque sets the benchmark for the fast-growing compact luxury SUV class. Land Rover has a worldwide hit on its hands with the Range Rover Evoque."

Range Rover is reportedly mulling the idea of a more powerful version of its recently introduced Evoque. According to Autocar the high-performance version of the Evoque is powered by the same Ford-derived 2.0L as the standard Evoque, but it packs a higher pressure turbo to give it 300 horsepower, up from the current 237.

Evoque program director David Mitchell has been driving around in an Evoque prototype with the upgraded engine and he states that the chassis can handle the extra power.

The only big dilemma is how to badge a high-performance version of the Evoque, since Range Rover does not currently have a performance sub-brand.

The original Land Rover Defender debuted in 1948 and after selling two-million units Land Rover remains committed to replacing the iconic Land Rover Defender by 2015.

John Edwards, Global Brand Director, Land Rover stated, "The entire Land Rover team is excited about the opportunity, and the responsibility, of creating the replacement for the iconic Land Rover Defender. Loved the world over for its simple, honest and distinctive design, we are determined that the new Defender will be true to its heritage while meeting the requirements of a changing global market. We plan to engage with existing and potential customers to help us finalize the details of the new vehicle. One thing's for sure, it's going to be an exciting journey, and we can't wait to get going."

The DC100 and DC100 Sport concepts are being revealed at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show and represent a possible direction for the next Defender. Both concepts are described as modern interpretations of the Defender.

Both concepts are powered by 2.0L four-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines with hybrid and plug-in capabilities. The concepts bring the Defender into the 21st century with new technology like the Terrain-i scanning device that warns the driver of obstacles when off-roading and can suggest alternative routes. "Wade Aid" uses sonar technology to assess water depth and advise the driver of optimum speed for water fording. The paint even has self-cleaning and healing capabilities.

After 63 years its finally time for Land Rover to replace the Defender. Land Rover is committed to replacing the Defender by 2015. To gauge public opinion on where the automaker should take the next Defender, Land Rover is unveiling the DC100 concept in Frankfurt.

The DC100 concept isn't going to debut until next month, but in the meantime Land Rover has released this preview.

Gerry McGovern, Director of Design, Land Rover stated, "Replacing the iconic Defender is one of the biggest challenges in the automotive design world; it is a car that inspires people worldwide. This isn't a production-ready concept but the beginning of a four-year journey to design a relevant Defender for the 21st century."

John Edwards, Global Brand Director, Land Rover added: "Loved the world over for its simple, honest and distinctive design, we are determined that the new Defender will be true to its heritage, while meeting the requirements of a changing global market.

We plan to engage with existing and potential customers to help us finalize the details of the new vehicle. One thing's for sure, it's going to be an exciting journey, and we can't wait to get going."