Proving that it is quite intent in maintaining its presence in China despite a slowdown in the Chinese automotive market, Jaguar Land Rover has given the crowd at the 13th … Continue reading
Land Rover went a little bland with the design on their Discovery Vision Concept
You do not have to be Superman in order to gain X-ray vision now, as the engineers over at Land Rover have come up with a pseudo working solution, where cameras and displays will work hand in hand to show you what lies beneath your ride. This unique concept of a ‘transparent bonnet’, so to speak, will use cameras located in the grille alongside jet-fighter-style displays on the windscreen, making the entire setup look as though you are staring right through your bonnet.
Heck, even Nick Fury’s tough-as-nails ride in Captain America 2: The Winter Soldier did not have such a display to see that mine latch under his vehicle as it was dispatched by the Winter Soldier, although a fat lot of good that would have done him anyways. But I digress – this ‘transparent’ bonnet was designed for drivers who want to check out rocky terrain off-road, and city drivers too, can avoid hidden potholes without having to make second guesses.
Basically, this unique system functions in the same vein as that of an electronic periscope, where an image is projected from below the car onto the windscreen located in front of the driver via a Heads Up Display. I do wonder how this development in Land Rover will see its rivals play catch up down the road.
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Aside from the sleek body designs and supercharged engines, part of the appeal of a sports car is feeling close to the ground, hurtling along with such close proximity to the roads as to feel a tangible connection to the street or circuit beneath you. But as Jaguar Land Rover’s Transparent Bonnet concept shows, augmented reality could bring us closer to the tarmac than ever before.
Land Rover has unveiled a new concept system that makes the hood of the car see through so that the driver can see what is under the car and out … Continue reading
One of the best looking SUVs that Range Rover has produced in a long time is the new Evoque. The smaller SUV comes in a number of packages offering varying … Continue reading
Land Rover has introduced its first hybrid models, the Range Rover Hybrid and Range Rover Sport Hybrid. Both models will offer higher fuel efficiency and less CO2 emissions than its non-hybrid vehicles while keeping in line with the auto maker’s performance record. Those interested will be able to make a purchase next month, with deliveries […]
Instant torque feels delicious on the highway, but it could be an even bigger asset in an offroader. Land Rover has been experimenting with electric versions of its Defender 110 for a while now, and claims its latest prototypes benefit from a reduction in wheel spin due to the single-speed motor, making them more adept at climbing and less likely to churn up the environment. The prototypes don’t necessarily stand out in terms of raw specs: they’re 25 percent heavier than turbodiesel models, with lower horsepower and torque ratings, and with a range of just 50 miles. They try to make up for it in other ways, however, with the ability to deliver up to eight hours of slow, grueling off-road time, where range is secondary to staying upright, and by exploiting Land Rover’s Hill Descent Control feature for faster recharging through regenerative braking. There’s no plan to bring an EV Defender to market any time soon, or to run the Dakar gauntlet like some rivals have, but the prototypes are due to make appearance at the Geneva Motor Show before being tested for painful-sounding “specialist applications” later in the year.
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Yesterday we heard that Damian Dinning, who served as the head of Nokia‘s camera and imaging department, was leaving the company. He’ll be ending a 9 year tenure on November 30, but when this announcement was made, there will still a few mysteries left to figure out. Why was he leaving? Where is he going next? The suspense surrounding Dinning’s departure was apparently short lived, as he explained everything in a statement to PureViewClub today.
As it turns out, this was a personal decision to leave the company, as Dinning says that Nokia is moving “a number of key strategic roles” to Finland. Since he and his family are based in the UK and don’t particularly want to move to another country, Dinning decided it was time to step down from his role at Nokia. After clearing the air surrounding his departure, Dinning proceeded to praise the “unsung heroes” who are responsible for the progress Nokia has made in the imaging field, and then revealed that photography isn’t his only passion.
He also happens to be passionate about cars, and cars are what he’ll be working with next. Dinning announced in his statement that he’ll be taking a position at Jaguar Land Rover, saying that he’ll be using in his knowledge in smartphone arena to help the company make advancements in the field of connected cars:
As for my future, I am moving to an industry I’ve wanted to be part of for a very long time. My experience in telecoms and smartphones provides me with a great opportunity to make a difference in a company whose own development is inspiring at a time of great change. I am thrilled that I’ll shortly be joining Jaguar Land Rover where I’ll take a role
driving future innovations in the exciting new field of Connected Car.
Earlier in the week, Dinning said on Twitter that he’s excited for December 10 to roll around. Since his last day at Nokia will be November 30, it stands to reason that his first day at Jaguar Land Rover will be December 10. We’ll be keeping an ear to the ground for more details, but in the meantime, be sure to check out PureViewClub to read Dinning’s full statement!
Damian Dinning explains Nokia departure, joining Jaguar Land Rover is written by Eric Abent & originally posted on SlashGear.
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The venerable Land Rover brand is set to get 16 new models in a bid to double its annual sales by 2020. Land Rover plans to cover three main areas of the global SUV market, including luxury, leisure, and utility. To meet this goal Land Rover will expand all three of its model families.
Those three model families include the high-end Range Rover, a new Defender, and the Freelander. A significant expansion of that Freelander model will create four new leisure SUVs during the next seven years. Right now, Land Rover isn’t giving any details on exactly how many of its new SUV models it believes it can sell. However, analysts believe if Land Rover can capture 3% of the market that it would produce close to 600,000 units annually.
The high-end Range Rover line will be expanded with six models, including the Evoque XL and a convertible Evoque. Land Rover is also reportedly considering a smaller three-door Range Rover that would be only 4 m long. Among the new Freelander, models will be five-seat and seven-seat versions with an entry-level Freelander similar in size to be current Evoque.
The Land Rover dual purpose or utility segment will include a production version of the DC100, which will replace the Defender. The drawings show five-seat and seven-seat Defenders as well as a crew-Pickup version. Some of the new vehicles will be built in a Chinese facility with a capacity of 130,000 vehicles per year with 60% of that number said to be Land Rover models.
[via Autocar]
Land Rover to get 16 new models is written by Shane McGlaun & originally posted on SlashGear.
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