A good soundtrack can make all the difference. With the right music, podcast, or audiobook, doing chores around the house can be elevated from a hum-drum task to a chance to reconnect with your favorite album, indulge in a little true crime, or work your way through that new bestseller. This also holds true when […]
Category: Land Rover
FCA & Nissan Merger (plus Ford & GM Merger?)
Annnnnnd we’re back…AutoInfluence easing the month of May right out the door with this week’s current automotive news headlines. But first, let’s address the elephant in the room, the rumored merger of Ford and General Motors. Unless you’re living under a rock, those of you who follow our weekly headlines in real-time are […]
Are Days Numbered for JLR?
Today on AutoInfluence, we look at Jaguar Land Rover, their last decade of ownership under Tata Motors and the questionable nature of their longterm viability. Just over ten years have passed since the June 2, 2008 acquisition of Jaguar Land Rover by Tata Motors for a cool $2.3 billion dollar ‘all-cash’ transaction. At […]
Land Rover’s Reassuring Strategy for Autonomous Driving
With autonomous driving representing the next quantum leap in automotive technologies, it’s easy to appreciate why it’s the subject of so many headlines on a daily basis. From discussion of visionary collaborations and their aggressive timelines for integration, to the more somber side of things in the form of injuries and fatalities caused by […]
Why I Dig The Range Rover Velar
Let’s get this out of the way. I fully acknowledge that I’m among a minority of people who have never found themselves enamored with Land Rover offerings. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve always respected the Range Rover and its ilk, as well as their fusion of versatility and luxury. Unfortunately, the overall styling has done […]
2016 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2016 Land Rover
The vehicles may have changed, but off-roading hasn’t. There are still the same types of uneven terrain that need to be conquered, the same sense of peril, and the same yearning for exploration instilled in our adventurous hearts. Off-roading used to be a Jeep thing, and you would either find lease a 2016 Jeep Wrangler or […]
The Four Most Expensive SUVs on the Market
Perhaps you recently came across a large chunk of change, and you’re considering cashing in that money on a luxurious SUV. If you’re seeking all the possible features, amenities, and capabilities offered in such a vehicle, you may want to be eyeing some of the pricier options. You’ll find several of the most expensive SUVs […]
Benefits of Buying Used Vehicles
When you’re shopping for a new car, you have to start by choosing what kind of car you want to shop for. By kind of car, I don’t mean the make and model. You first need to decide whether it makes more sense for you to purchase a new or a used car. Even within that decision, […]