| Land Rover Group Ltd. Land Rover is a British all-terrain (ATV) and multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) manufacturing company based in Gaydon, England, UK. Originally 'Land Rover' referred to one specific vehicle, a pioneering civilian all-terrain utility vehicle launched at the Amsterdam Motor Show on April 30, 1948. It was later used as a brand for several distinct four-wheel drive models. Originally a part of the Rover Car Company (Rover), Land Rovers were designed and manufactured as a range of four-wheel drive vehicles under a succession of owners, including British Leyland, British Aerospace and BMW. Today, the marque is part of the Premier Automotive Group, a division of the Ford Motor Company, and one of the longest lived SUV brands -- the only brand which is older is the U.S. Jeep, originally trademarked by Willys-Overland Corporation. http://www.landrover.com/ |