On November 2, Freelander announced that the brand plans to cover 11 Middle East markets, with a full-scale entry into the region set for the first half of 2027. The 11 markets are the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Bahrain, Oman, and Egypt. It will enter Africa through Morocco, with

On October 27, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) began local manufacturing of the Defender 110 at its Pune facility, making India the first market outside Europe to produce the model. Bookings are now open and deliveries will begin on November 15, 2026. JLR said local production will reduce waiting periods.
The locally manufac

On October 7, Jaguar unveiled the Type 01, the most technologically advanced and powerful model in the brand’s history. The luxury four-door GT was showcased across New York through large digital displays. It was also presented at an exclusive event at STORIED in West Chelsea.
The Type 01 features a low roofline, lon

On September 29, Freelander, a brand under the Chery-JLR JV, presented its international market expansion roadmap at its Global Brand Launch. The UAE is its first international market. In the fourth quarter of 2026, FREELANDER plans to advance dealer network development in other markets across the Middle East and Nor

On September 30, JLR opened orders for the new Range Rover Sport Electric, the first fully electric version of the performance SUV in the UK. The SUV features advanced chassis technologies, while retaining the Range Rover Sport’s design, comfort, and all-terrain capability.
The first fully electric Range Rover Sport

On September 29, FREELANDER, jointly developed by JLR and Chery, held its Global Brand Launch in Abu Dhabi. The brand presented the international left-hand drive (LHD) variant of FREELANDER 8. The broader international roll-out will proceed in stages, beginning with LHD markets before expanding to right-hand drive (R

Autoliv Inc. (Autoliv) developed a fully disassemblable Circular Shell Driver Unit incorporating a 100% recycled magnesium armature as part of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR)’s Cornerstone low-carbon concept vehicle. 
The design enables easier separation of materials at end of life, demonstrating the potential of circular de

On September 16, Freelander, a brand under the Chery-JLR JV, announced the appointment of Al Tayer Motors and Premier Motors as its authorised distributors in the UAE. As Freelander's first international market, the UAE will play a strategic role in the brand's entry into the Middle East. 
Preparations are underway f

On September 7, JLR, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited (TMPV), provided an update on its strategic transformation program.
Under its “Growth Reimagined” strategy, JLR plans to save around GBP 1.7 billion over the next two years. The savings will help the company achieve sustainable g

According to Chery Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Co., Ltd (CJLR) on September 3, the Freelander 8, the Freelander brand’s first model and a range-extended SUV, was officially launched. It is available in five- and six-seat layouts, with a total of six variants priced between CNY 309,900 and CNY 399,900 (limited-time p

On September 2, Jaguar Land Rover unveiled the first-ever Range Rover Electric and opened global order books, including in India. Built in Solihull alongside hybrid and ICE models on a flexible propulsion platform, the SUV features twin 260 kW permanent magnet motors delivering 405 kW and 850 Nm of torque via a singl

On August 12, Jaguar unveiled the interior of the Type 01, featuring a dramatic cabin design with a central spine running the full length of the interior and creating four individual spaces.
The Type 01 features integrated infotainment technology and digital controls designed for easy use. It also features a digital

Chery Jaguar Land Rover (CJLR) announced on July 30 that the first mass-produced Freelander 8 rolled off the production line at its Changshu plant. Pre-sales are scheduled to begin on August 10, with the first batch of vehicles expected to be delivered by the end of August. The model will subsequently be exported to

On July 27, FREELANDER announced that it will introduce the SIVP (Super Intelligent Valet Parking) to the Middle East market.  The system is engineered to adapt fully to the region's high-temperature, high-glare, and complex road conditions.
The SIVP system helps in space search, parking, exit, and summon scenarios.

On July 22, Jaguar Land Rover unveiled the all-new Range Rover GT, fifth member of the Range Rover family.
The Range Rover GT will be the first all-electric Range Rover based on the new EMA platform. It will be built in Halewood, UK, alongside internal combustion engine (ICE) and hybrid models. The Range Rover GT wil

On July 16, Land Rover confirmed the upcoming launch of the Range Rover Sport Electric, its second all-electric model, following the debut of Range Rover Electric. 
The new Range Rover Sport Electric is scheduled to arrive later in 2026, combining the model's signature design with a fully electric powertrain. It will

AUMOVIO SE announced that its concept tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) has been featured in Jaguar Land Rover (JLR)’s Cornerstone circular, low-carbon concept vehicle.
The concept TPMS is designed to improve resource efficiency and extend product lifecycle compared with the conventional TPMS solutions. It featu

On July 14, HERE Technologies announced an expanded collaboration with JLR to enhance the charging experience for owners of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs).
Under the partnership, HERE will integrate its EV Charge Point feature and eMobility Service Providers (eMSPs), ena

On July 14, JLR announced a partnership with Digital Charging Solutions (DCS) that will allow Range Rover, Defender, Discovery, and Jaguar customers to use the InControl Remote app and future JLR apps to locate and access more than one million public EV charging points across 29 European countries from July 2026.
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On July 8, EMR Group announced that it has joined REACT-UK (Rare Earth Automotive Circular Technologies for UK), which is a GBP 6.5 million project to build a UK supply chain for recycling neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnets used in electric and hybrid vehicles.
The project is supported by the DRIVE35 programme and