At first look - not to mention the second and third - the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is rather appealing. But living with and thoroughly testing the car reveals a lot of flaws.

The upcoming March 2012 issue of Consumer Reports magazine features road tests of the BMW X3, Jeep Wrangler, Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Volkswagen Tiguan, and Toyota Prius V. These new or updated models were treated to the full battery of more than 50 tests, and the full results are available now to online subscribers.

Some of my colleagues were musing recently about the name of this vehicle. Must we wear out our keyboard-calloused fingers typing “Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?” It seems that the shortest vehicle in the company’s line-up has the longest name, such as the previous champ Land Rover Range Rover Sport. But, we must, as we have just added this upscale SUV to our fleet.

Land Rover has unveiled the DC100 concepts at the Frankfurt motor show, previewing a next-generation Defender that is scheduled to blaze trails in 2015. Big news for off-road enthusiasts, a new Defender comes along so rarely, some have wondered if there would be a redesigned model. And now the question is, will it come to the United States?

The majority of American consumers are not open to buying a car from a Chinese or Indian manufacturer. Such automakers looking to break into the U.S. market face challenges in brand awareness and acceptance, according to a new study by GfK Automotive, a global industry research firm.

After traversing the rough, potholed terrain of bankruptcies, dealership failures, and jettisoned brands, the auto industry has regained traction with some promising new models and technologies. And our Auto Test Center has put about 80 new cars though their...

It’s Tuesday morning and the auto show is like a ghost town. After the marathon of press conferences yesterday, it seems that both journalists and industry types are in need of physical and psychological rehab. Even one of my...

A few recalls have been announced recently affecting Jaguar, Land Rover, and Volvo vehicles. If your model is listed here, the manufacturer should notify you of the recall and provide the fixes at no charge. Customer-service phone numbers are...

It would seem reasonable to assume that a vehicle with a history of good marks for reliability in the United States would get similar owner feedback from owners overseas. But hey, you never know. Thanks to our friends at...

With family in England, I read more than my fair share of British car magazines. If there is one thing these diverse publications all share, it’s a rabid love of the Land Rover Discovery. Reading the reviews, you’d think...

Under the company's new Indian ownership, Land Rover is continuing to expand its upscale Range Rover division. Yesterday, Land Rover commemorated the Range Rover sub-brand's 40th anniversary by revealing a new model it will call the Range Rover Evoque,...

A few recalls have been announced recently that affect the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Kawasaki Ninja 250 motorcycle, Land Rover Range Rover, and Subaru WRX. If your vehicle is listed here, the manufacturer should contact you. Phone numbers are listed...

The auto industry is very complicated these days, with constant change across all corners of the globe. The worldwide economic slowdown dictates widespread cost reductions, inspiring partnerships and changes in ownership. Further confusing the scene are past commitments between...

From a recent Land Rover newspaper advertisement. “The 2009 Range Rover Sport is a wise choice in these uncertain times.” Really? What says practical recession-era transportation better than a $60k luxury SUV that gets 14 mpg overall and has...

At the New York International Auto Show, we caught up with Jaguar Managing Director Mike O’Driscoll. Now that Ford has sold the companies to Indian conglomerate Tata Sons Ltd., we asked him how it was going and what’s changed....