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After 2 Series and a 1995 USA Defender, I knew what it would take to create my Dream Rover. This is it. She is a 1986, ex-MOD with a conversion to an early 1990's Discovery 300Tdi motor. She has the T-177 transmission that shifts smoothly and has been known to run at 85 mph all day long. It isn't much fun, but it can be done. The color is a lovely light green that is very distinctive. The body is dry and rot free as is the frame. There is a minor age issue with some patchwork done to the driver's floor in the past that has been recently addressed. The motor has excellent power, the transmission shifts smoothly and it is as dry as an ex-MOD will likely keep its occupants. I have installed solar blanket in the area above the front seats to cut down on heat and it works pretty well (even in the South Florida Summer heat) To this wonderful vehicle, I added all weather mats, an XM radio receiver Alpine deck in a Tuffy box and a set of MB Quart marine 6x9 speakers enclosed in Tuffy enclosures in the rear. Also in the Tuffy box, I have installed a 3 plug inverter to satisfy all ac power needs that might arise on an adventure. I have exchanged the modern plastic turn signals in front for the screw-on MOD units at remarkable expense, and also added fog lamps. The seats are all in good condition with the rear bench pads only suffering from staining. One bench's back pad has a tear to which I have not attended but does not prevent comfortable use. The top is in excellent shape with one small tear in a flap over the driver's door. All the window plastic is clear and with only minimal abrasion. Because it is a Florida vehicle that I like to drive barefoot, I purchased Bentley-grade sheepskin floor mats that were custom made in the UK for this D90. In as few words as possible, if you really want the perfect Defender with just enough stuff to make it livable and enjoyable without losing the rugged appeal that is the reason for D90s appearing on so many magazine and catalog covers then this is your new truck. It is not inexpensive nor should it be, this vehicle has all the right elements, all the right mod-cons (even AC, which I never considered, can be affixed given the Disco motor) and the perfect vintage look. Feel free to ask questions. I am happy to assist in shipping to the extent that I am able. The VIN number is SALLDVAC7AA269353 but the little ebay box does not like that number.

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Jaguar Land Rover gets to work on new university R&D center

Fri, Mar 20 2015

Jaguar Land Rover has a raft of new products in the pipeline, from the new Defender to the next-generation XF sedan. But new product isn't the only thing the British automaker is investing in: it's also opening new facilities around the world, including what it's calling the National Automotive Innovation Centre back home in the UK. Based at the University of Warwick, the new $220-million R&D center is the result of a joint effort between JLR, its parent company Tata, the manufacturing arm of the university and the British government. The facility will bring together professionals from the automaker as well as its suppliers with academics to encourage, as the name suggests, innovation in the automotive sector. Its 355,000 square feet are earmarked to become the hub for Jaguar Land Rover's advanced research activities, including "workshops, laboratories, virtual engineering suites and advanced powertrain facilities, equipped to enable a full range of design, visualisation and prototyping activities." The cornerstore was just laid in a ceremony this week, but the facility isn't due to open until the Spring of 2017 when it will encompass some 1,000 employees, including 600 relocated by JLR to the new location from other sites in the UK. Related Video: Construction Begins On New UK Automotive Innovation Centre For Jaguar Land Rover - GBP150 million National Automotive Innovation Centre (NAIC) will open in Spring 2017, providing a state-of-the-art technology hub for Jaguar Land Rover's advanced research team and collaborative partners from the supply chain and academia - To keep the UK and Jaguar Land Rover at the forefront of global innovation, the team will develop the vehicles and personal mobility solutions of the future - The NAIC will focus on inspiring the next generation of engineers - from schoolchildren to undergraduates.

Cargo ship carrying 1,200 Jaguars and Land Rovers deliberately run aground [w/video]

Mon, Jan 5 2015

A cargo ship carrying a load of new cars out of Southampton has run aground in the English Channel in between England and the Isle of Wight. The vessel apparently suffered some sort of failure just 45 minutes after leaving port that caused it to list heavily to the starboard side before the crew deliberately beached it on Bramble Bank to prevent the ship from capsizing altogether. The vessel, called the Hoegh Osaka, is a 590-foot car carrier weighing some 57,000 tons and registered in Singapore. Although several automakers (including Honda and Bentley) were reportedly looking into whether they had cars on board, the vessel is said to have been filled to approximately one-third its capacity, with 1,400 vehicles on board – including 1,200 Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles, 65 Mini models and one Rolls-Royce Wraith. 70 to 80 pieces of construction equipment were also said to be on board. The Hoegh Osaka was en route from the southern British port of Southampton to Bremerhaven, Germany. Fortunately, no major injuries have been reported. The crew was mostly airlifted by helicopter off of the beached ship, with two crew members evacuated by lifeboat. One crew member reportedly jumped over 25 feet off the ship into the water before being immediately retrieved by rescue workers. According to the Daily Mail, two crew members were treated for non-life-threatening injuries, including a broken leg. It may take several days, if not longer, to extract the vessel from the sand bank and ascertain the damage to the ship and its cargo. An early attempt to free the ship with tugboats failed, meaning that the Maritime and Coastguard Agency may have to wait until more favorable high tides to try again before towing the ship back into the port. Bramble Bank, where the vessel was run aground, is a well-known obstacle to maritime navigators. The Queen Elizabeth 2 ran aground there in November 2008 with 1,700 passengers on board, but was quickly freed by four tugboats and was able to continue on its way. Two local yacht clubs also play a cricket match there every year at low tide. The vessel's operator, Hoegh Autoliners, praised the skill and quick thinking of the crew in acting to prevent the ship's capsizing by running her aground on the soft, sandy shoal. Watch the clip below for aerial footage of the beached ship, courtesy of the BBC. This content is hosted by a third party. To view it, please update your privacy preferences. Manage Settings.

Jaguar Land Rover details JustDrive connectivity suite

Tue, 18 Nov 2014

JustDrive will allegedly deliver on the long-promised idea of natural communication between driver and car.
Jaguar Land Rover's all-new InControl system is set to get a big bump as the British company will add a new service called JustDrive, which expands on the smartphone-focused infotainment system by adding a singular voice controller for a wide array of the system's currently available apps.

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