by John Robison
In this article I’d like to take you inside the electronics on a Range Rover Sport. I think you’ll be amazed at how sophisticated these machines have become.

If you were to name one particular capability that Land Rover was known for, what would it be? The wise guys among you would pick oil leaks or Lucas electrics, but I’d pick surefootedness or superior traction. To me, that’s what Land Rover is all about. From the very beginning, the Land Rover was a vehicle that went where nothing else could. And even more important – it came back, under its own power.

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Dear Rovers North,
Our 24th Birthday Party at Silver Lake, Ontario, was blessed with super weather, great attendance and enough mud to wear with pride.
We are writing on behalf of everyone who attended this year’s event to thank you for your generous donations and continued support. Having a successful fund raising auction is key to continuing our club’s annual traditional premier event. Jean-Leon Morin, President David Pell, Secretary/Treasurer Kevin Newell, Off Road Coordinator Ottawa Valley Land Rovers.
Carp, ON
Canada
[Rovers North congratulates you and your organization for another sterling event. It’s a highlight of the North American event calendar –ed.]
Dear Rovers North,
I have recently started to purchase all my parts needs from Rovers North and I wanted to let you know how pleased I am at the quality (second to none) and the timeliness of their arrival. They arrive well packed for protection and your pricing can’t be beat. (…)

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Story by: Mike Koch Photo by: Jason Weaderhorn
Last August, I sold my old Rover and bought a 1978 Series III 109” military with roughly 25,000 original miles on the clock. Our adventures began as soon as I treated it to its first drink of fresh petrol. After lifting up the driver’s seat and filling one 45-litre tank, I looked into my wallet before reaching across the interior, removed the passenger seat, and began to fill the passenger’s side tank. Some hippies in a Subaru wagon asked me: “Hey man, do you know that gas is pouring out about as fast as you’re pouring it in?” “Yes, I did. In fact, I love pouring gasoline all over the environment at $3/gallon!” As gallon after gallon of 87 octane endlessly showered the gas station cement, two employees were throwing down buckets of glorified cat litter. Thank goodness I’ve been buying my lunch at this place for years or these guys would’ve wanted to kill me.
“Dear Santa, one aux. (…)

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