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FIRST JAGUAR LAND ROVER SHOWROOM OPENS IN INDIA

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Land Rover Enthusiasts Published June 2009 – Topics: Factory News Weblog | Tags: , , , , , , ,

First Jaguar Land Rover Showroom opens in India. Ratan N. Tata lighting the ceremonial lamp. Photo: Land Rover UK

First Jaguar Land Rover Showroom opens in India. Ratan N. Tata lighting the ceremonial lamp. Photo: Land Rover UK Jaguar Land Rover’s official entry to the fast-growing Indian car market was marked today by the opening of a flagship showroom facility at Ceejay House in Mumbai by Mr. Ratan N. Tata, Chairman of Tata Sons [...]


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First Impressions California Dreamin’

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Land Rover Enthusiasts Published June 2009 – Topics: Editorial Features | Tags: , , , , , ,

Neill Thornton, San Diego, CA.

Neill Thornton, San Diego, CA [Neill Thornton, San Diego, CA, grew up in Northern California and now works as an IT professional for the U.S. Navy on board the USNS Mercy. He serves, too, as a Hospital Corpsman in the Navy Reserve with the Marine Corps’ 4th Tank Battalion. Here’s his newest Land Rover experience [...]


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the School of Rock

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Land Rover Enthusiasts Published June 2009 – Topics: Editorial Features | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,

the School of Rock. Story & Photos by Tyler Mattson

Tyler in his Land Rover Series IIA high altitude off-roading around Reno, NV Story & Photos by Tyler Mattson [Tyler Mattson, Reno, NV, is a 17 year old junior at North Valleys High School and an Eagle Scout. He already owns three Rovers: a ’69 II-A Bugeye, a “highly modified” ’59 Series II 109”, and [...]


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TEXAS-Sized SCARR Rally 2009 Gilmer, TX

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TEXAS-Sized SCARR 2009 Gilmer, TX. Story and Photos by Matt Martin

Gustaf Kupetz directing traffic Story and Photos by Matt Martin [Matt Martin, Rovers North’s Marketing Director, beat out everyone else in Westford for the chance to attend the 2009 SCARR event. Read why we’re all jealous –ed.] Dirt, rain and mud. Fun, family and friends – and more mud… Everything’s bigger in Texas and the [...]


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Descending Across America, 1st Descents LRL Magazine

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Land Rover Enthusiasts Published June 2009 – Topics: Editorial Features | Tags: , , , , , , , ,

Descending Across America, LRL Magazine 1st Descents. Story By Gustaf Kupetz, Photos by Matt Martin

Doug Evilsizor and Gustaf Kupetz discussing build strategy on the LR3 (left to right). Story by Gustav Kupetz, Photos by Matt Martin Join LRL as we take Land Rover’s LR3s and push them right to the limit on a few epic LRL trips. We take on challenging terrain and historic locations with temperatures from Speedo [...]


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Burke’s Corner June – July 2009

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Land Rover Enthusiasts Published June 2009 – Topics: Off Road Adventures | Tags: , , , , , , , , ,

Burke

[Bill Burke, an internationally known off-road expert and instructor, has extensive training in Emergency Response. He addresses backcountry first aid this issue because off-roading and safety go hand-in-hand. This article cannot replace proper first-aid training; only professional training from qualified agencies will give you the skills and mindset required to render responsible and quality emergency [...]


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Behind The Steering Wheel

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Land Rover Enthusiasts Published June 2009 – Topics: Behind The Steering Wheel | Tags: , , , , , , , ,

BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL. By Jeffrey B. Aronsonr

By Jeffrey B. Aronson Ahem, it’s time to eat crow. Rovers North generously put my article about the QE I serving as an appealing prop for an L.L. Bean catalogue shoot on the cover of the Winter 2009 issue. In addition, I found myself compelled to mention its appearance to most of the 1,200 people [...]


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A 130 Takes on the World

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Land Rover Enthusiasts Published June 2009 – Topics: Editorial Features, Travel Stories | Tags: , , , , , ,

A 130 Takes on the World. Story and Photos: Andrew and Karen Taylor

[Andrew and Karen Taylor moved from Aberdeen, Scotland to London. There, Andrew works for BP and Karen works for ENI, the Italian national oil company. Both are “travelers with a passion for British classic cars and Land Rovers.” With Andrew’s 40th birthday came the decision to celebrate by touring the world in a Land Rover. [...]


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UK Debut for Land Rover’s Latest Offering – a Mobile Phone as Tough as its Vehicles

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UK DEBUT FOR LAND ROVER’S LATEST OFFERING – A MOBILE PHONE AS TOUGH AS ITS VEHICLES. Photo: Land Rover UK

UK Debut for Land Rover’s Latest Offering – a Mobile Phone as Tough as its Vehicles Land Rover today announced that it has teamed up with Sonim Technologies, to launch the Land Rover S1 by Sonim, a rugged, high quality mobile phone designed to meet the needs of those who work and play in the [...]


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Land Rover Launches Exciting Fire and Ice Defender Limited Editions

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Land Rover Enthusiasts Published June 2009 – Topics: Factory News Weblog | Tags: , , , , , ,

Land Rover Launches Exciting ‘Fire & Ice’ Defender Limited Editions. Photo: Land Rover UK

Gaydon, Warwickshire, 09 June 2009 – Land Rover is introducing two exciting new limited edition models of the iconic Defender 4×4 – the Defender Fire and Defender Ice. Inspired by the world’s most challenging landscapes – where Defenders have earned their reputation for rugged dependability – the Fire & Ice models blend classic Land Rover [...]


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