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Exclusive: Massimo Frascella, design director of Jaguar Land Rover quits the company | Autocar Professional

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He began his career at Stile Bertone – a design firm – following on to work on some critical projects like Lincoln Mercury at Ford and Kia Motors, before joining Land Rover as Creative Studio Chief in 2011. His journey at JLR which started with Evoque in 2011, was followed by Velar and Defender back-to-back in 2017 and 2018.

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Land Rover to showcase diesel plug-in hybrid prototype at Geneva show

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Land Rover’s Range_e diesel plug-in hybrid prototype will make its motor show debut at the upcoming 2011 Geneva Motor Show. The Range_e is one of several working prototypes currently being developed at Land Rover’s design and engineering center in the UK. Earlier post.)

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Jaguar Land Rover and Chery Automobile Company agree on terms for proposed joint venture company in China

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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and Chery Automobile Company Ltd have reached agreement on a proposed joint venture in China. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Motors. Annual sales in 2011 increased by 60%, to 42,000.

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Land Rover Introducing 2WD and Hybrid Technology

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Land Rover will introduce a 2WD option (in addition to the 4WD derivative) for the new compact Range Rover. On sale in 2011, the 2WD vehicle will emit less than 130g/km of CO 2 , making it the lightest, most fuel-efficient Range Rover in the lineup. The range_e. Click to enlarge.

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New 2.2L EU5 diesel for 2012 Land Rover Defender

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Land Rover is replacing the EU4 2.4-liter liter diesel in the 2011 Defender with a new EU5 2.2-liter The smaller capacity engine delivers the same power, torque and economy as the outgoing engine, but makes this the cleanest Land Rover Defender yet produced. Land Rover Defender 12MY.

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Land Rover Unveils New Compact Range Rover Evoque; Sub-130g/km CO2

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The Range Rover Evoque. Land Rover unveiled the new compact Range Rover Evoque at a 40 th birthday celebration of brand. The all-new coupé will join the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport line-up in the summer of 2011. It will be the smallest, lightest and most fuel efficient Range Rover ever produced.

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Land Rover pricing the Range Rover Evoque starting at $43,995; most fuel efficient model to date

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Land Rover is pricing the new 2012 Range Rover Evoque starting at $43,995 for the five-door, and $44,995 for the coupe. The Range Rover Evoque is the brand’s most fuel-efficient model to date, and achieves an estimated 28 mpg US EPA highway and 19 mpg US EPA city. Both prices include Destination and Delivery.