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Most powerful Land Rover Defender Octa to debut this year

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The Land Rover Defender Octa will be the new top-spec model in the off-roader’s lineup and will get the new JLR logo as well Land Rover has announced it will be unveiling the new Defender Octa later this year, making it the most powerful version of the off-roader and also the first offering to wear the ‘JLR’ badge.

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Land Rover Defender Octa to break global cover later this year | Autocar Professional

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Land Rover will unveil the new Defender Octa later this year. Land Rover Defender Octa technical details Technical details remain largely under wraps, but JLR has confirmed the new variant will use a twin-turbocharged V8 rather than the supercharged ‘AJ’ unit in the existing eight-cylinder Defender models.

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JATO: Euro car market drops 7.9% in June; SUV demand slows; Tesla posts highest market share gain

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SUV registrations totalled 556,400 units during the month, up by only 0.7% The noticeable YoY drop can be partially explained by the record month of registrations seen in Sweden in June 2018, which came ahead of a new tax hike which hit the market in July of that year. of total registrations. compared to the 552,500 units of June 2018.

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Who needs a V8: Zero-emission Range Rover Electric teased with epic performance and true off-road capability

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The 2024 Range Rover Electric has been previewed ahead of its launch next year with the British 4X4 maker releasing pics and early details of its flagship SUV that will provide a more luxurious and expensive alternative to large battery-powered rivals like the Kia EV9. Not that the Range Rover Electric will neglect luxury.

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JATO: electrified vehicles 13% of new car reg in Europe in January 2020; electrified vehicles only growth-driver

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They made up 77% of total car registrations in Norway, 38% in Sweden and 28% in Finland. By brand, these cars represented an important part of the volume registered by Smart (96%), Lexus and Toyota (95% and 66% respectively), DS (42%), Suzuki (41%) and Land Rover (37%). SUVs continue to gain traction. —Felipe Munoz.

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