• The Smart Key backup location “Engine Start Backup” for the new L460 Range Rover is near the cupholders

    Published On: July 1, 2023

    PSA: The Smart Key backup location “Engine Start Backup” for the new L460 Range Rover is near the cupholders and not on the steering column. There has been some confusion on this, are dealers educating?

    This is used when the Smart Key isn’t detected.  There will be a graphic shown on the gauge cluster but not everyone seems to notice it.  Smart key not detected, smart key not recognized, etc…

    To carry out the engine start backup procedure:

    1. Slide the cup holder rearward to access the USB switch pack.
    2. Position the smart key on the markings of the switch pack.
    3. While holding the smart key in position, firmly press the brake pedal.
    4. Press and release the engine START/STOP button.

    Once the engine starts, release the brake pedal, if it is safe to do so.

     

  • Rants from JLR Investor Day 2023

    Published On: June 25, 2023

    Here’s the presentation deck:  JLR Investor Day 2023

    Gotta love this one and the way the disclaimer is wonderfully de-emphasized Pricing transparency, with clear labeling showing the $30k we need to pay over sticker, but don’t blame JLR. Also they capitalized “Retailer” but not “defender”

     

    Poor Jaguar, they push “A Copy of Nothing” line with the images showing classics. They really want to forget about the recent ones. Did they even exist?

    E-PACE

    F-PACE

    I-PACE

    Gone-PACE

     

    JLR is saying that dropping Land Rover from Defender, et al. will increase sales 5.5% in the USA?

     

    Also probably need to work on proofing more, new brand should probably get a capital.

     

    Really hope better attention to detailing is going into the BEV cars that will save the company.

     

  • On trend and on schedule – the refreshed, buttonless 2024 Evoque

    Published On: June 20, 2023

    5/17 – 2024 Range Rover
    5/31 – 2024 Range Rover Sport (SV)
    6/14 – 2024 Discovery Sport
    6/21 – 2024 Range Rover Evoque

    It felt like something would be happening today.  I wonder if they refresh the Discovery next week??

    Quoted from the PR:

    At the beginning of every journey, drivers are presented with a Pre-Drive panel for fast access to commonly used features, such as window demisters and heated seats. Once on the move, it disappears to reveal the familiar three-panel home screen that can be customized with trademark Pivi Pro intelligence and flexibility.

    We need to see the Pre-Drive in action – could this be that Shortcuts menu?

    Also Evoque has Autobiography trim level for 2024 but no SV… hahaha

  • New Shortcuts tile coming to Pivi Pro?

    Published On: June 19, 2023

    As seen at a Range Rover Sport SV event – what appears to be a customizable Shortcuts tile for Pivi Pro.  Finally being able to disable Auto Stop/Start from the main screen!  The drop down option for the SV menu also alludes to interesting UI.

    This is going to be really helpful for owners after the MY24 physical controls apocalypse.

    We have to keep an eye out for what it will actually let us add there.

  • The “Anti-Superfluous Ornament” faction have hit the Discovery Sport too!

    Published On: June 14, 2023

    All touch, all the time.

    The last purchasing guy must have been related to someone at the gear shift factory.

  • Range Rover Classic Inspired Bookmarks!

    Published On: June 11, 2023

    Started designing some fun bookmarks for the new 3D printer

    https://www.roverhaul.com/merch

    Range Rover Classic Flat Silhouette

    Range Rover Classic Grille

    Range Rover Classic Wedge Silhouette – Solid & Wireframe