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Toyota Land Cruiser could spawn two new EVs to rival Mercedes, Land Rover

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Toyota wants to bring the Land Cruiser brand into the electric future with two new EVs. The company is reportedly gearing up to electrify the Toyota Land Cruiser with its own brand. As Toyota’s longest-running nameplate, it only makes sense for an electric Land Cruiser. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Nifco develops thermoplastic oil pan for Jaguar Land Rover ALIVE6 project

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Nifco UK has developed a thermoplastic oil pan as part of the Jaguar Land Rover ALIVE6 Project with government funding from the Advanced Propulsion Centre. The part is one of the outcomes of the Jaguar Land Rover ALIVE6 project—launched last year—to create a prototype engine incorporating new and cutting edge technologies.

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Jaguar Land Rover showcases remote-control and autonomous 180? turn technologies

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Jaguar Land Rover is showcasing two of the prototype technologies that its UK-based research team are developing to deliver autonomous driving in the future: remote control via smartphone and autonomous multi-point turning. Wolfgang Epple, Director of Research and Technology, Jaguar Land Rover. Multi-Point Turns.

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Jaguar Land Rover in two UK projects worth ~$16M to advance connected and autonomous vehicle technology

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Jaguar Land Rover is participating in two new projects in the UK worth a combined £11 million (US$15.7 million MOVE-UK project, which is led by Bosch, is intended to help future autonomous vehicles drive naturally—more like human drivers rather than like robots. million (US$7.9-million) million (US$7.9-million)

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Land Rover reveals Discovery Vision Concept; emphasizes assistance, HMI, all-terrain technology

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The Discovery Vision Concept offers a glimpse into the advanced research projects which are underway at Jaguar Land Rover. The Discovery Vision Concept’s headlights feature laser diodes in combination with LED running lights. Laser Referencing.

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Brunel team working to develop next-generation light, thin-walled aluminum die-cast parts

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Researchers at Brunel University London are developing a new generation of ultra-light car parts that will reduce fuel costs and carbon emissions. million) project is a partnership driven by Brunel Centre for Advanced Solidification Technology (BCAST), Jaguar Land Rover and others. The three-year, £7.5-million million (US$9.6-million)

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Jaguar shares details about new Ingenium family of efficient gasoline and diesel engines

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Jaguar Land Rover has revealed some details about its new Ingenium family of efficient diesel and gasoline engines. The powerplants—designed, engineered and manufactured by Jaguar Land Rover—deliver class-leading levels of torque, horsepower and refinement while reducing emissions and fuel consumption.