Classic Land Rover Defender to Be Made in Sri Lanka as Well

The Land Rover Defender – it's been around so long, its name should not even use capitals any more – it is what it is, a land rover defender, which has been moving itself over land and defending countries for decades now.

Sure it may have evolved considerably from its Series I predecessor of 1948, but it's shape is instantly recognizable. Now, in the wake of a modern replacement, the Defender as we all know it, is being given another home, on the peaceful island of Sri Lanka, just off the southern tip of India.

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Evoque Convertible Won't Be Made, Instead May Get a Panoramic Roof That Opens

The Range Rover Evoque Convertible Concept that was displayed at the 2012 Geneva auto show, will reportedly remain a design study. At the time, Land Rover had said it would listen carefully to feedback on the Evoque Convertible, but according to a report from Car&Driver, the automaker has decided not to build it. Read more »

Range Rover Evoque to be Kept Fresh with Frequent Updates and Get More Spin-Offs

The Range Rover Evoque is a very special kind of vehicle, simply because like the Renault Megane RS, it looks like a concept that somebody allowed onto the public roads. The plush British crossover looks so new and modern, that you'd think the manufacturer would have to tone it down for actual production – for that reason alone, we think the Evoque is a powerful statement of a car to be seen in. Read more »

In and Out in 007 Minutes: Daniel Craig Pockets $1Million for Range Rover Gig

As you’ve probably seen from one of our earlier reports, actor Daniel Craig (better known as the face of James Bond), was the surprise celebrity that unveiled the new Range Rover Sport at a VIP event in Midtown Manhattan on the eve of the 2013 New York Auto Show.

You will say that this is just another PR exercise in which an automaker uses a celebrity to unveil a new model. Well, yes and no. Yes, it is a PR stunt, but it’s not “just another” endorsement.

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Shaken, Not Stirred: Land Rover Releases Five Videos of the New Range Rover Sport

By now, you’ve probably read all the details about the brand new Range Rover Sport that was unveiled during a special presentation on the eve of the New York Auto Show.

Just like its bigger brother, the Sport switched from a steel body-on-frame to an aluminum monocoque. Thus, in spite of being noticeably bigger than its predecessor it has shed a lot of weight (up to 420 kg / 925 pounds), improving both its driving dynamics and its green credentials

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New Range Rover Sport Billed as the Fastest and Most Agile Land Rover Ever [85 Photos]

One of the most important world premieres of this week's New York Auto Show has been officially revealed after weeks of leaks and counter-leaks. The all-new, second generation of the Range Rover Sport is a more compact and athletic interpretation of the Range Rover Mk4, both in terms of styling and performance characteristics, and it will go on sale worldwide later this summer. Read more »

Land Rover Drops New Shots of Range Rover Sport Before Today's Reveal with Daniel Craig

In less than 9 hours from now, at 7:30 PM EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) to be precise, Land Rover will host an invitation-only event in New York City to reveal the all-new, second generation of its Range Rover Sport, on the eve of its first public appearance at the New York Auto Show that begins on Wednesday. Read more »

Are These the First Official Photos of the New 2014 Range Rover Sport?

Carscoops readers are filling up our email box with tips today, the latest one being these two purportedly official images of Land Rover's brand-new 2014 Range Rover Sport that appeared on a German-language blog.

From what we can tell, these shots match the three photos of the second generation Range Rover Sport that was spotted in a window-tinting shop earlier this month, so chances are they are real.

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Land Rover Drops Teaser Video of 2014 Range Rover Sport Arriving in New York

As you probably know from our story last week, the design of the all-new 2014 Range Rover Sport is no longer a secret. So, to pass the time more quickly before the SUV's official reveal on March 26 at the 2013 New York International Auto Show, Land Rover thought about releasing a fresh teaser video of its new model. Read more »