Tag: JLR

JLR makes Halewood factory EV-ready, with £500m investment

JLR is making a £500 million investment into its Halewood factory in the UK, as the site pivots to electric vehicle production over the coming years.This consists of £250 million being invested now in...

EVs just got even more sustainable: JLR and Pirelli will use 100% traceable, natural rubber tyres on the Range Rover Electric

JLR and Pirelli introduce FSC-certified natural rubber tyres for Range Rover Electric, ensuring full traceability to plantations.Aligned with JLR’s Reimagine strategy, the initiative supplies 250,000 sustainably sourced tyres annually, emphasizing responsible sourcing.Both companies aim...

JLR brings back the Freelander name as a separate EV brand

JLR previously canned the Freelander name after the discontinuing of the previous Freelander SUV, back in 2015.Now CJLR, the joint venture between JLR and Chery, which has been ongoing for 12 years, has announced...

JLR inks Fortescue deal for advanced EV battery tech in luxury cars

JLR partners with Fortescue for cutting-edge battery intelligence software, Elysia, to boost EV performance.Elysia enhances battery longevity, safety, and faster charging across JLR's luxury electric vehicles.Debuting on the Range Rover Electric, it supports JLR's...

JLR charges up with second-life Range Rover batteries for on-the-go power

JLR pioneers portable Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) from second-life Range Rover batteries.Collaborative effort with Allye Energy marks the first commercial availability of a BESS using JLR battery packs.Each BESS, powered by seven second-life...

Jaguar commits to an all-electric, SUV future; Scrapping internal combustion models

Jaguar ends ICE production, signalling a shift to an exclusive electric vehicle lineup.The 2025 four-door GT marks a powerful leap in Jaguar's electric identity.Overhaul includes facility changes, ending US direct sales, and transitioning to...

The Range Rover Electric: A pivotal point for one of Britain’s most iconic brands

The Range Rover Electric marks a monumental shift for the iconic brand into the electric vehicle (EV) realm.Prototype testing aims for the quietest and most refined Range Rover, featuring advanced technologies.Manufactured on Modular Longitudinal...

Jaguar Land Rover opens a £250 million EV test facility

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) unveils £250 million EV test facility in Coventry, UK.The facility focuses on Electric Drive Unit (EDU) development for JLR’s upcoming pure electric models.The investment creates 350 new jobs, empowers local...