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The Luxury Evolution of the Third-Generation Range Rover L322The third-generation Range Rover, launched in 2002, marked a significant change in the history of the iconic 4x4 brand. It was the only model sold under the ownership of Ford, who acquired Land Rover from BMW in 2000. However, most of the design and engineering work was done by BMW before the sale, and the initial versions of the third-generation Range Rover used BMW engines, such as the 4.4-litre V8 petrol and the 3.0-litre inline-six …

Have you had trouble starting your diesel car in the recent cold weather? If so you may have one or more failed glow plugs. What are glow plugs? Glow plugs are electrical heating devices that are installed in the combustion chamber of each cylinder of a diesel engine. They are used to preheat the air in the cylinders so that the fuel will ignite more easily. This is especially important in cold weather or at high altitudes where the air is thinner and the fuel will not ignite as easily …

Have you checked the UK snow forecast? We are in for a treat, with snow likely to affect many of us next week, which is amazing for snow lovers like me. ? But of course, snow also means slippery roads and tricky driving conditions, so I will be packing my recovery tracks in the boot in case I can help somebody else; of course, I won't get stuck in my Land Rover!  They are easy to use; just place them in front of or behind the wheels that have lost traction and drive away. They can als …

If you own a Land Rover Discovery 5, you might have experienced or heard of a common problem with the window regulators. The window regulators are the mechanisms that control the movement of the windows up and down. They consist of a motor, a cable, and a plastic clip that attaches to the window glass. The problem is that the plastic clip is prone to breaking, causing the window to drop or get stuck in the door. This can be annoying, inconvenient, and even dangerous, especially while drivin …

If you are a fan of SUVs, you might have heard of the Honda Crossroad, a compact crossover vehicle sold in Japan from 2007 to 2010. But did you know that Honda also used the Crossroad name for a completely different SUV in the 1990s? The first Honda Crossroad was nothing more than a rebadged Land Rover Discovery, the iconic British off-roader. How did this happen? Let's look at the history of the Honda Crossroad and the Land Rover Discovery. The story begins in 1979, when Honda and British …