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17th June 2010 marked 40 years of one of the most important vehicles in the history of motoring
The Range Rover celebrated its 40th birthday on 17 June, 2010. One of the most significant vehicles in the history of motoring, the Range Rover was the world's first vehicle as good on-road as off-road. It was the first fully capable luxury 4x4 and was a milestone in the development of the SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle).
 There have been three generations of Range Rover. The original, now known as the Classic, went on sale in 1970 and continued in production, with numerous upgrades and a multiplicity of variants, for just over 25 years.
 The second-generation vehicle, known as the P38a, went on sale in 1994 and was replaced in 2001 by the current model. The continuing success of the Range Rover ensured that other premium makers jumped into the booming luxury SUV market. The latest version has enjoyed higher annual sales than any previous models and continues to be popular around the world. Sold around the world, from London to Los Angeles, Sydney to Shanghai, Turin to Tokyo, the Range Rover remains the ultimate choice for the luxury SUV customer.
From princes to politicians, from rock gods to rock climbers, from footballers to farmers, the Range Rover has always appealed to a diverse group of customers.
A second model line, the Range Rover Sport, was launched in 2005, aimed at more sports-oriented driver-focused customers. It has been a great success, and in 2007 was Land Rover's biggest selling vehicle worldwide.
Later this year, a further member of the Range Rover family will be added, taking the portfolio to three model lines. The new vehicle will be smaller, lighter and more fuel efficient, tying in perfectly with the Range Rover brand's commitment to environmental sustainability. Yet it will be no less premium, no less luxurious, and no less special than the other Range Rover models.



A Brief History
1966        - Work began on the first Range Rover prototype, known as the '100-inch station wagon'
1970        - The original two-door Range Rover   known as the Classic   goes on sale
1971        - Range Rover receives the RAC Dewar award for outstanding technical achievement
1972        - The Range Rover is the first vehicle to cross the Darien Gap on a British Army Trans-America expedition
1974        - Range Rover completes west to east Sahara desert expedition   7,500 miles in 100 days
1977        - A modified Range Rover wins the 4x4 class in the London-Sydney Marathon, a gruelling 30,000 km (18,750 miles) event and the longest ever speed-based car rally
1979        - A specially modified Range Rover wins the first Paris-Dakar rally (a Range Rover wins again in 1981)
1981        - First production four-door Range Rover appears along with the first factory-produced limited-edition Range Rover   the 'In Vogue'
1982        - Automatic transmission becomes available on Range Rover
1983        - Range Rover 5-speed manual gearbox is introduced
1985        - The diesel-powered Range Rover 'Bullet' breaks 27 speed records, including a diesel record for averaging more than 100mph for 24 hours
1987        - Range Rover launched in North America
1989        - Range Rover is the world's first 4x4 to be fitted with ABS anti-lock brakes
1990        - Limited Edition CSK   named after founder Charles Spencer King   is launched as a sportier Range Rover
1992        - Range Rover Classic is the world's first 4x4 to be fitted with electronic traction control (ETC)
1992        - Long-wheelbase LSE (known as County LWB in the US) launched
1992        - Automatic electronic air suspension introduced, a world first for a 4x4
1994        - Second-generation (P38a) Range Rover goes on sale
1996        - Range Rover Classic bows out after total production of 317,615 units
1999        - Limited Edition Range Rover Linley appears at London Motor Show
2001        - All-New Range Rover (L322) launched
2002        - Half-millionth Range Rover produced at the Solihull plant
2005        - Second model line   the Range Rover Sport   launched
2006        - Terrain Response and TDV8 diesel introduced
2009        - Range Rover features all-new LR-V8 5.0 and 5.0 supercharged petrol engines and technology updates
2010        - Range Rover celebrates its 40th anniversary
2010        - All-New compact Range Rover to be revealed at Paris Motor Show
"Land Rover has a unique history of product innovation. But the Range Rover probably remains the most historically significant vehicle we have ever launched. It is one of the most important vehicles in the history of motoring."
Phil Popham, Land Rover Managing Director

With increased risk of flooding and extremes of weather and in circumstances where remote locations or uneven terrain are involved the emergency and voluntary services often find themselves without the correct resources.

4x4 Response groups, by one name or another, formally and informally, across the UK have voluntarily provided valuable support in these circumstances. In all weathers, at all times of the day and night 365 days a year.