LAND ROVER NEWS

Posted: 10-06-2021

Award-winning vocalist Lira and well-known sports presenter Elma Smit have been announced as Land Rover South Africa ambassadors for the new Defender 90.

Posted: 01-06-2021

The Defender 110, introduced in South Africa midway through 2020, was just the start for this family of some of the most capable and durable 4x4s in the world. It has now been followed by the compact, short wheelbase Defender 90.

Posted: 24-05-2021

An updated Range Rover Velar with new infotainment technology, new design features and a choice of five powertrains including an electric plug-in hybrid option is now available in South Africa.

Posted: 26-05-2021

The British & Irish Lions and SA Rugby are delighted to confirm that Land Rover will be the Official Vehicle of The British & Irish Lions Tour to South Africa scheduled to take place in Johannesburg and Cape Town from 3 July to 7 August.

Posted: 12-05-2021

The appeal of Land Rover’s popular compact SUVs, the Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque, have been broadened with a pair of unique special editions.

Posted: 30-04-2021

Jaguar Land Rover’s venture capital and mobility arm, InMotion Ventures, has invested in Battery Resourcers, a lithium ion battery recycling and materials company.

Posted: 29-04-2021

Land Rover celebrates its anniversary on 30 April, 2021 – 73 years to the day since the world debut of the original Land Rover at the Amsterdam Motor Show on 30 April, 1948. Global Land Rover ambassadors and humanitarian adventurers Kingsley and Ross Holgate have commemorated World Land Rover Day by revealing the names of their two, already battle-hardened New Defenders 110s.

Posted: 21-04-2021

The Land Rover Defender has been named 2021 World Car Design of the Year at the annual World Car Awards. It’s the third time Land Rover has claimed the coveted prize following previous wins for Range Rover Velar (2018) and Range Rover Evoque (2012) and is the latest in a number of global awards for the rugged 4x4.

Posted: 18-04-2021

The Kingsley Holgate Foundation has successfully distributed more than 1.2-million meals to vulnerable communities in South Africa since the start of the national lockdown on 27 March, 2020

Posted: 02-04-2021

Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations has launched a pair of exclusive new Range Rover special editions created by its SV Bespoke personalisation team.

Posted: 30-03-2021

Land Rover has announced a three-year extension to its global partnership with Virgin Galactic, the world’s first commercial ‘spaceline’.

Posted: 10-03-2021

Land Rover has launched the powerful Defender V8 as part of a range of enhancements to its unstoppable and award-winning 4x4 family.

Posted: 09-03-2021

The Land Rover Defender has been named Supreme Winner Women’s World Car of the Year 2021.

Posted: 01-03-2021

Locally inspired colours such as izi Khaleni Plum, Bantry Blue and Stimela sa Sebusuku offer a local flavour to local customers

Posted: 25-02-2021

With the addition of extensive carbon fibre detailing, Land Rover has given the highest-performance Range Rover Sport even more attitude. The new SVR Carbon Edition is available now, taking the flagship model to the next level for South African customers.

Posted: 16-02-2021

All Jaguar and Land Rover nameplates to be available in pure electric form by end of the decade; first all-electric Land Rover model in 2024

Posted: 11-02-2021

Land Rover is celebrating the one millionth sale of the Range Rover Sport. Sold in December 2020.

Posted: 10-02-2021

Land Rover Classic is continuing the formidable expedition legacy of the original Defender with a limited production run of adventure-ready Defender Works V8 Trophy vehicles for an exclusive competition at Eastnor Castle in 2021.

Posted: 26-01-2021

Tucana consortium will allow Jaguar Land Rover to make future electric vehicles go further using advanced composites such as carbon fibre

Posted: 18-12-2020

Land Rover and its global ambassadors Kingsley and Ross Holgate have offered some valuable pointers for those hitting the open road in coming weeks.

Posted: 15-12-2020

New Land Rover Defender performed faultlessly over the toughest conditions Mzansi has to offer as part of the first real-world test for the Foundation’s new expedition vehicles

Posted: 14-12-2020

New Land Rover Defender 110* achieves maximum five-star Euro NCAP safety rating

Posted: 03-12-2020

The new Land Rover Defender has been bestowed with two further globally-recognised awards being named overall Car of the Year while also securing the Unstoppable Force award in this year’s coveted TopGear.com Awards.

Posted: 04-12-2020

Land Rover is lending another 58 cars to the British Red Cross to help with coronavirus work

Posted: 27-11-2020

Land Rover has revealed new noise cancellation technology that removes unwanted road and tyre sounds from the cabin and provides a quieter and more refined experience for drivers and passengers

Posted: 27-11-2020

Land Rover is partnering with global software, mobility and telecoms companies to create a smart city hub that will allow real-world testing of connected technology where self-driving vehicles share the streets with cars, pedestrians and cyclists

Posted: 27-11-2020

Future Land Rover models will feature floor mats and trims made from ECONYL® yarns produced using plastic waste

Posted: 20-11-2020

New Pivi Pro touchscreen infotainment has been recognised by the prestigious motoring jury AUTOBEST, receiving the SMARTBEST 2020 award dedicated to the best connected technologies in the industry.

Posted: 05-11-2020

Land Rover is proud to announce it will continue its partnership with the South African Rugby Union (SARU) as the official vehicle partner and an associate sponsor of the Springboks.

Posted: 26-10-2020

Just over a month after setting off on a mission to follow the entire land border of South Africa and track the Atlantic and Indian Ocean coastlines along with a circumnavigation of landlocked Lesotho, the Kingsley Holgate Foundation’s Mzansi Edge Expedition has reached its halfway point

Posted: 17-09-2020

With the easing of travel restrictions within South Africa, the continent’s most experienced expedition team is beginning an exciting new adventure, this time to track the outline of Mzansi.

Posted: 28-09-2020

The Range Rover Velar is now even more desirable, sophisticated and intelligent.

Posted: 19-08-2020

More than 1.5 million Jaguar Land Rover Ingenium engines have now been produced

Posted: 14-08-2020

This Month Jaguar Land Rover South Africa's Marketing Director, Lisa Mallett; highlights the contributions of women to the ‘male-dominated’ automotive industry.

Posted: 06-08-2020

Special edition features striking combination of Carbon Fibre exterior detailing with distinctive Gloss Black 22-inch alloy wheels for a stealthy appearance.

Posted: 17-07-2020

50 years of continuous evolution: Range Rover celebrates half a century of design and engineering excellence with special edition models and advanced diesel engines

Posted: 01-07-2020

Join us in celebrating the arrival of the New Defender in South Africa.

Posted: 26-06-2020

Jaguar Land Rover sub-Sahara Africa today honoured its top performing importers at the annual Importer of the Year event, which was streamed online for the first time in its history.

Posted: 26-06-2020

Jaguar Land Rover South Africa today honoured its top performing retailers at the annual Retailer of the Year event, which was streamed online for the first time in its history. 

Posted: 04-06-2020

Posted: 25-05-2020

World’s first Ground View technology makes the bonnet invisible so that drivers can see obstacles ahead of, and underneath a vehicle with a virtual 180-degree view

Posted: 19-05-2020

Posted: 19-05-2020

Rigorous protocols put in place at every Jaguar Land Rover dealership nationwide

Posted: 11-05-2020

System can electrically charge air particles to ionise them and remove harmful pollutants and particles

Posted: 12-05-2020

Land Rover and Ambassador Kingsley Holgate are preparing for their next life-saving mission through Africa and beyond

Posted: 05-05-2020

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Posted: 30-04-2020

Posted: 08-04-2020

Nationwide lockdown has intensified the need for nutritious meals at orphanages and old age homes

Posted: 06-04-2020

57 vehicles including 27 New Defenders from the press fleet put into service with the British Red Cross to deliver medicine and food to vulnerable people including the elderly across the UK

Posted: 02-04-2020

Volunteers deployed to critical areas where coronavirus education and contact tracing is critical

Posted: 20-03-2020

With the news dominated by COVID-19, we want to let you know that we are vigilantly implementing enhanced protocols to ensure your safety.

Posted: 12-03-2020

Range Rover SVAutobiography long-wheelbase with many exclusive elements was produced to the world heavyweight boxing champion’s precise specification

Posted: 03-12-2019

Many travelers reach a level of anxiety ahead of a border crossing and wrongly begin preparing for confrontation. Instead, prepare to make friends.

Posted: 21-11-2019

New Range Rover Evoque is Best SUV/Crossover at 2019 Women’s World Car of the Year Awards

Posted: 20-11-2019

An extra-large festive experience this season at Jaguar Land Rover EXPERIENCE Johannesburg

Posted: 19-11-2019

Land Rover has defined all-terrain capability and toughness from the conception of its very first 4x4.

Posted: 19-11-2019

Land Rover takes James Bond and Defender fans behind the scenes with the No Time To Die stunt team

Posted: 08-11-2019

A fleet of Land Rover vehicles headed by the Springbok Range Rover Sport SVR will escort the Springboks around South Africa on their Champions Trophy Tour

Posted: 06-11-2019

World-first Zambezi-Congo Expedition the toughest test yet for the Holgate Expedition Team

Posted: 04-11-2019

New Land Rover Defender 90 delivers Webb Ellis trophy to South Africa held aloft through the opening roof by Richie McCaw

Created by Land Rover Special Vehicles, SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition is the most powerful and luxurious Velar yet

Posted: 10-10-2019

Outreach sees over 1,300 people screened and more than 130 specialist eye surgeries conducted

Posted: 25-09-2019

Engineers design unique 3D-printed glove to prevent musculoskeletal disorders Innovative lattice structure has been developed to protect employees working on the line

Posted: 04-09-2019

See the moments the two lucky mascots hear it from former Springbok Jean de Villiers that they are headed to Japan

Posted: 10-09-2019

Designed with purpose, engineered to excite: Clever and characterful with an instantly recognisable silhouette that features signature Defender elements including short front and rear overhangs

Posted: 28-08-2019

Land rover ambassador bryan habana and new zealand’s justin marshall joined the rangers for the match amongst the wildlife

Posted: 06-08-2019

Land Rover visits the 4x4 experts at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) global fleet base in Dubai as the next step in the new Defender’s testing programme

Posted: 31-07-2019

Goal of performing 200 life-changing cataract operations around Mozambique’s Zambezi Delta

Land Rover’s legendary all-terrain SUV celebrates its 30th birthday in 2019

The world’s most versatile compact 5+2 SUV has been updated with the latest user-friendly technology and more efficient, electrified engines

Posted: 14-05-2019

Mike Cross, Land Rover Chief Engineer, Vehicle Integrity, has won Autocar’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Posted: 10-05-2019

Exclusive Range Rover Astronaut Edition produced by Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations is only available to members of the Virgin Galactic Future Astronaut community

Posted: 16-04-2019

Students from 14 countries, including South Africa, have qualified for the Land Rover 4x4 In Schools Technology Challenge world finals

Posted: 30-04-2019

New challenge awaits: Specially-camouflaged prototype model is preparing to embark on field-testing with global Land Rover conservation partner, Tusk Trust

Posted: 30-04-2019

Once-off Range Rover Sport SVR revealed at Experience Johannesburg

Posted: 23-04-2019

Bespoke Springbok-inspired alterations make for a one-of-a-kind Range Rover Sport

Posted: 20-03-2019

Oxford University researchers with portable laboratory equipment will work with African scientists to learn about the challenges facing malaria research and investigate the potential of portable DNA sequencing technology

Posted: 25-03-2019

All 12 Team Land Rover riders cross the finish line after eight days and 630km in the saddle.

Posted: 14-03-2019

Plug-in hybrid Range Rover and Range Rover Sport are now available

All-new Jaguar Land Rover EXPERIENCE Johannesburg officially open

Premium driving destination and lifestyle centre open to the public seven days a week

Posted: 21-02-2019

Re-imagined road signs: Evoque’s all-terrain credentials are showcased in an urban capability test across London

Posted: 08-02-2019

The Webb Ellis Cup is midway through its 20-nation worldwide tour in the lead up to Rugby World Cup 2019™ in Japan

Posted: 18-12-2018

Land Rover Discovery proves its merit as the one of the most capable adventure vehicles

Posted: 04-12-2018

Award-winning pet photographer Emma O’Brien provides heartwarming images of actual rescue dogs modelling pet accessories

Posted: 05-12-2018

Cape Town to Kathmandu Expedition Team safely reaches the famed Karakoram Highway in Pakistan

The next-generation Range Rover Evoque premiered with a high-energy dynamic display in London’s creative hub

Posted: 22-10-2018

Unrivalled all-terrain abilities enable challenging FNB Wines2Whales route recces and race support

Posted: 19-10-2018

Retailer refreshed using modern design and latest Corporate Identity

Posted: 11-10-2018

Land Rover celebrates its 70th birthday and 70 years of creating opportunities for those less fortunate

Posted: 02-10-2018

Unique Discovery is Red Cross’s new emergency mobile command centre to work with disaster response teams and help save lives

Posted: 25-09-2018

Two months since they departed from Cape Town on Mandela Day (18 July 2018), the world-first Land Rover Cape Town to Kathmandu team has successfully completed the African leg of the expedition and is now preparing to tackle the next challenging section through the Caucasus and central Asia.

Posted: 10-09-2018

Eight days, around 15 000m of accumulated climbing and roughly 700km total distance will prove the team’s #UnstoppableSpirit.

Posted: 29-08-2018

Innovative apprentice recruitment programme recognised by the Department for International Trade.

Posted: 28-08-2018

Engineers work with psychologists to understand human trust in self-driving vehicles.

Posted: 28-08-2018

Community garden in Thembisa revamped as part of the third annual Land Rover Hope Boxes campaign.