Audi planning to build large electric SUV on Scout platform in U.S. Audi is planning to expand its U.S. operations by developing a large electric SUV with a range extender option on Scout Motor’s rugged body-on-frame platform used by the Scout Terra and Traveller, and produced at Scout’s plant in Blythewood, South Carolina, beginning by late 2027, according to sources familiar with the matter. Audi’s new electric SUV will be designed with a...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/18

ly Centre (BAC). The company will also resume stamping operations in Castle Bromwich, Halewood, and Solihull, along with key areas of the Solihull vehicle plant, including the body shop, paint shop, and Logistics Operations Centre. The vehicle production will soon follow in Nitra, Slovakia, and the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport lines in Solihull. More updates on the phased restart, including at the Halewood plant, will be provided soon. JLR ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/07

MYNM and Al Fanar partner on charging infrastructure for JLR vehicles in Saudi Arabia On July 31, multiple sources reported that Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors (MYNM) and Al Fanar announced a partnership for charging solutions. Every customer purchasing an electric or plug-in hybrid Jaguar or Land Rover vehicle from MYNM will receive a professionally installed 22kW alfaCharge home charger from Alfanar.  The partnership follows six months of intensi...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/04

EAL Study asks owners to consider 37 attributes, ranging from the sense of comfort they feel when climbing into the driver's seat to their exhilaration when they step on the accelerator. Porsche ranked highest among premium brands for a second consecutive year, with a score of 890, followed by Land Rover (886) and BMW (881). The BMW X6 was the highest-ranking individual model. MINI ranked highest among mass market brands for a second consecutive ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/26

JLR to launch eco-friendly tires with 70% sustainable materials in partnership with Pirelli On July 9, JLR announced that it will be the first to introduce newly developed tires made with over 70% renewable and recycled materials, such as silica from rice husks and plant-based resins, at scale. The new tires will be available this year as standard on select new Range Rover models with 22" wheels, with plans to roll them out more widely across oth...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/09

Jaguar Land Rover to set up manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu, India, operations to start in 2026 On June 25, the Government of Tamil Nadu announced on its social media handles that Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), a subsidiary of Tata Motors, will set up a new automotive manufacturing facility in Ranipet, Tamil Nadu. The plant is scheduled to begin completely knocked down (CKD) operations in early 2026. In the first phase, the facility will have an annu...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/26

Samsung SDI wins Jaguar Land Rover Quality Award Samsung SDI Co., Ltd. (Samsung SDI) announced that it has won the JLR Quality Award from Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). The South Korean company was recognized for its product technology and quality. Samsung SDI has been supplying 2170 cylindrical batteries to JLR for its premium models, including the Range Rover and the Range Rover Sport, through a strategic partnership signed in 2018. (From a press rel...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/30

JLR completes winter testing of Range Rover Electric prototypes in Arjeplog, Sweden On April 25, JLR announced that Range Rover Electric prototypes have completed a second successful season of testing and development in the sub‑zero conditions in Arjeplog, Sweden. The engineers have tested Range Rover Electric’s advanced thermal management system over 45,000 miles on frozen lakes and land tracks. The ThermAssistTM technology optimizes range, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/25

il 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% growth, respectively. JLR India’s FY25 performance builds on strong momentum from the pr...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/15

JLR expands workforce with 150 new roles to drive EV production On March 20, JLR announced that it is hiring 150 maintenance technicians in the West Midlands to support its Reimagine strategy, aiming for fully electric models across all brands by 2030. Fifty technicians will join the Solihull plant to maintain advanced equipment for Range Rover electric production, launching this year. The remaining 100 roles will be at the Wolverhampton Electric...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/20

JLR deploys Ericsson’s private 5G at Solihull plant to boost manufacturing operations On February 12, Ericsson, a Swedish networking and telecommunications company, announced that JLR has deployed Ericsson Private 5G at its Solihull plant, to advance industrial connectivity. Networking technology enhances the production of Range Rover vehicles by enabling critical applications such as vision systems, IoT sensors, and production tools. JLR repl...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/14

JLR tests Range Rover electric prototypes in UAE On November 28, JLR announced that prototypes of the electric Range Rover are currently undergoing rigorous testing in the deserts of the United Arab Emirates, where temperatures exceed 50°C. Range Rover is testing its advanced thermal management system, include tough desert climbs and city drives under intense sunlight, ensuring maximum cabin comfort and vehicle performance. The vehicles’ new I...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/28

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 commences deliveries of locally manufactured Range Rover Sport On August 13, Range Rover commenced the deliveries of locally manufactured Range Rover Sport SUV in India for INR 1.4 million. The new Range Rover Sport is available in two powertrains - 3.0 l gasoline dynamic SE, delivering power of 294 kW and torque of 550 Nm, and 3.0 l diesel dynamic SE, delivering power of 258 kW and torque of 700 Nm. Range Rover Sport is built on the st...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/13

Carbon Revolution, Australia to supply carbon fiber wheels for Range Rover Sport SV Edition Two On August 12, Carbon Revolution plc announced that it would supply the carbon fiber wheels available on the just-revealed Range Rover Sport SV Edition Two. The 23-inch single-piece carbon fiber wheels contribute to a vehicle weight saving of 76kg. It improves handling, acceleration, and ride quality, increasing the Range Rover SV’s performance throug...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/13

Land Rover introduces Range Rover SV Edition Two On August 7, Land Rover introduced the Range Rover Sport SV Edition TWO, the most powerful and dynamic Range Rover Sport featuring supreme performance, and four distinct design curations for 2024. The vehicle is powered by 4.4‑litre Twin‑Turbo MHEV V8 gasoline engine, delivering 635PS of power, and 750 Nm of torque. The vehicle can accelerate from 0‑60 mph in 3.6 seconds and has a top speed o...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/07

intenance work will be carried out on the production lines to ensure efficient operation for the remainder of the year. In addition to maintenance, JLR will continue to build an additional 30,000 square meters space at its Solihull facility for new EV production. It will also install new robots for Range Rover Electric production, and upgrades will be made to the trim and final spaces for next-generation EVs. It will carry out over 76 different a...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/07

nership. Overall satisfaction was 847 (on a 1,000-point scale), an increase of 2 points from a year ago, while the BMW 7 Series was the highest-ranking individual model overall. Among brands: •    Porsche ranked highest among premium brands with a score of 891, followed by Jaguar (886) and Land Rover (882).•    MINI ranked highest among mass market brands with a score of 858, followed by Ram (854) and Kia (853) ranks third.•    Rivian...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/27

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

nology for its next generation of electric vehicle (EV) architectures. The partnership will allow Meridian specialists to contribute to designing new models at an earlier stage, which is crucial for JLR’s luxury electrification plans.  The current Meridian in-car audio technology can be found on Range Rover models with the 1600W Meridian Signature Sound System, featuring 35 speakers and 20W speakers in each of the four main headrests. The audi...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/02