d their occupants well, some large SUVs, such as Audi Q5 and VW Tayron showed poor crash compatibility in frontal collisions. Their heavy and rigid front structures were found to be potentially harmful to occupants of other cars in a crash. This issue isn’t new—models such as BMW iX, Land Rover Defender, and Polestar 2 have also been penalized for the same reason. However, some vehicles, such as the Mazda CX-60 and CX-80 have been praised for...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21

units, reflecting a 39% YoY increase. The company reported its highest-ever quarterly retail and wholesale volumes in Q4 FY25, with 1,793 units retailed and 1,710 units wholesaled, representing growth of 110% and 118%, respectively, compared to Q4 of the previous year. Among individual models, the Defender led the portfolio with a 90% growth in FY25, followed by the locally manufactured Range Rover and Range Rover Sport, which posted 72% and 42%...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/15

and the facility is expected to open in 2027, creating 350 jobs in the Concord area. It will develop and produce high-powered engines for Cadillac’s F1 endeavor beginning in 2028. Until then, Cadillac will begin competition with Ferrari power units under the hood. The facility’s address is 4295 Defender Way, which is near to GM Defense’s production facility where the GM Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) is built. (multiple sources on February 17...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/21

CES 2025: SMK Electronics introduces new in-cab smoke detection solution On January 7, SMK Electronics Corporation, USA announced a new Smoke Defender & In-Cabin Smoke Detection System to enable real-time reporting of passenger use of smoking related materials in fleet vehicles.  An ideal solution for fleet operators of autonomous, rideshare, rental, and robotaxi vehicles, the system is capable of detecting tobacco, marijuana and vaping use, and...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/09

JLR India retail sales surge by 36% in H1 FY 2025 On October 15, JLR India (Jaguar Land Rover) reported a 36% year-on-year growth in retail sales for the first half of fiscal year 2025 (H1 FY 2025), reaching 3,214 units. This growth included a 41% sales increase in Q2 FY 2025, following a 31% rise in Q1. The surge was driven by demand for the Range Rover and Defender models, especially with the local manufacture of the entire Range Rover lineup. ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/16

JLR India retail sales grew by 31% yoy in Q1 FY 2025 On July 10, JLR (Jaguar Landrover India reported 31% yoy growth, with quarterly retail sales of 1,371 units in the first quarter ended June 30, 2024. Both Defender and Range Rover Evoque grew by more than 50% with Defender being the highest selling model in the portfolio. Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Defender account for 75% of the total order book. JLR India's order bank also grew by 1...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/10

Land Rover unveils all-new Defender OCTA On July 3, Land Rover unveiled its all-new Defender OCTA, the most dynamically accomplished Defender created to date. The vehicle will make its global debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, from July 11-14, 2024. The company plans to open the order book of the vehicle soon, with a starting price of GBP 145,300 (OTR) in the UK. The vehicle is powered by a 4.4-litre Twin Turbo mild-hybrid V8 engine mated t...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/03

Jaguar Land Rover, India sales grew by 81% in FY 2023-24 On April 10, JLR India announced that it retailed 4,436 units during the full year ended March 31, 2024, displaying a growth of 81%. Its total retail sales for the fourth quarter were 854 units, up 43% year-on-year. Range Rover and Defender retail sales displayed yoy increases of 160% and 120% respectively, while the recently launched 2024 model year Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque g...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/12

JLR India sales grew by 93% in nine-month period On January 11, JLR (Jaguar Land Rover) India announced that it sold 3,582 units for the nine months ending December 31, 2023, growing by 93% YoY. Range Rover and Defender lead the segment with an increase of 250% and 150% (YTD) YoY, respectively, contributing to over 75% of the current order book.  JLR India achieved 74% YoY growth in the Q3 FY24 ending December, achieving retail sales of 1,226 un...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/11

t of warranty, ensuring that they are updated with the same levels of protection as current models. More than 65,000 vehicles built from 2018 have benefitted from investment of more than GBP 10 million, including a series of enhanced security updates via their retailers. JLR also urges Range Rover, Defender, Discovery, and Jaguar clients to ensure they are completed via their authorized retailer.   Based on JLR press release...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/23

JLR to start production of electric vehicles at Nitra plant, Slovakia by 2030 On October 26, JLR announced that it will start production of electric vehicles at its Nitra plant in Slovakia by 2030. The Nitra Plant is part of JLR’s GBP 15 billion investment over five years to transform its vehicles to electric, which includes electrifying the Range Rover, Defender, Jaguar, and Discovery brands and launching nine pure electric models by 2030. JLR...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/27

8% yoy growth and retailed of 1,308 units. JLR India had previously reported a 102% sales growth in Q1 ending June, compared to the same period last year.It also mentioned that its closing order book stood higher by 90% in H1 compared to the same period last year. Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Defender continue to witness strong demand contributing to 72% of the total order book. The current total order book covers for more than eight months...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/12

Qualcomm to bring 5G capabilities to select next-generation JLR vehicles On September 5, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) announced a collaboration to bring 5G capabilities to select next-generation JLR vehicles across its brands Range Rover, Defender, Discovery, and Jaguar. JLR vehicles with 5G connectivity based on Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions can be expected on the road in 2025.With the Snapdragon Auto 5G Mode...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/05

h helped the Company to reduce its net debt to GBP 2.5 billion and strengthen its balance sheet to GBP 4 billion.The order book reduced to 185,000 client orders in Q1 FY 2023, from 200,000 on March 31, 2023, due to chip and other supply constraints. Demand for the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Defender remains strong and represents 76% of the order book.JLR expects lower production and cash flow in Q2 FY24 compared to Q1 FY24 due to the annu...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/26

JLR India sales grew by 102% in Q1 FY 2024 On July 24, JLR India (Jaguar Land Rover) announced that in Q1 FY 2024 ending June, it retailed a total of 1,048 units displaying a growth of 102% compared to the same period last year. This performance was enabled by a phenomenal 209% in Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Defender sales, contributing 78% of the current order book. The recent order book covers more than six months of sales and displayed...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/25

Jaguar Land Rover reveals corporate identity to accelerates modern luxury vision On June 1, Jaguar Land Rover announced its new corporate identity as part of its transition to a House of Brands organization.The aim is to eliminate confusion and highlight the DNA of each of JLR's brands: Range Rover, Defender, Discovery, and Jaguar. Additionally, it seeks to accelerate the realization of the company's vision to become proud creator of modern luxur...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/02

through its facility in Solihull.During the fourth quarter of FY 2022-23 (January - March 2023), the production was 2,600 units per week. JLR expects it will reach 3,000 units per week during the year.At present, JLR has an order bank of 200,000, 76% of which are Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Defender.Based on tata Motors investor conference call Q4, FY 2022-23Keyword: Plant operating status...

News  Updated at: 2023/05/19

AEye, US presents 4Sight Intelligent Sensing Platform at Future Mobility Campus Ireland On May 3, AEye, Inc. presented its  4Sight Intelligent Sensing Platform capabilities in inclement weather at Future Mobility Campus Ireland’s (FMCI) AI Connect event, where attendees were offered demo drives in FMCI’s Land Rover Defender test vehicle with integrated 5D radar, camera, and Continental’s AEye-powered lidar, running on NVIDIA’s Orin pla...

News  Updated at: 2023/05/04

Range Rover Sport are built offering internal combustion engine (ICE), hybrid, and battery electric vehicle (BEV) options. As a next step within the Reimagine strategy, it was revealed JLR will move to a House of Brands approach, to amplify the unique character of each of its brands - Range Rover, Defender, Discovery, and Jaguar. JLR makes strides towards its financial goals of achieving a net cash-positive position by FY25 and double-digit EBIT...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/20

Jaguar Land Rover adds third shift in Slovakia plant for Defender In an investor update, Tata Motors announced that Jaguar Land Rover has moved to three shifts on Defender production to improve the delivery of this model. After it, a lot of orders on the Defender nameplate will start to fall and the retails increase.Jaguar Land Rover produces Defender in Nitra, Slovakia plant.(Based on Tata Motors investor conference call for Q3, FY 2022-23)Keywo...

News  Updated at: 2023/02/03