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Monday, August 24, 2015
Rolls ROyce nears final build of it's new Technology and Logistics Centre.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars confirmed today that construction of the company’s new Technology and Logistics Centre at Bognor Regis, close to the Home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood, West Sussex, is well underway and on track for a successful launch in early 2016. In celebration, a new Rolls-Royce Wraith drove onto the construction site, marking the first time that one of the super-luxury manufacturer’s motor cars has been present at the new facility.
The Technology and Logistics Centre is located on the Oldlands Farm Business Park on the northern edge of Bognor Regis, eight miles from Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.
The new 30,000m2 facility will provide logistics support to the company’s manufacturing plant and head office at Goodwood, West Sussex for current and future models, and consolidate three current operations: an inbound warehouse for production parts, a distribution centre - including an inbound body store and finished car store - and a workshop.
Described by commentators as ‘Putting the Regis back into Bognor Regis’ at the time of the announcement, the Rolls-Royce Technology and Logistics Centre site has been identified by Arun District Council as part of its ‘Enterprise Bognor Regis’ initiative.
The area is being developed as a new premier business location in West Sussex, reserved for mixed office, industrial and supporting development to deliver a new generation of buildings in a high quality environment to sustain both newly established and growing businesses. Rolls-Royce is the first major business to take advantage of the initiative.
Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Chief Executive Officer, said, “The construction of our Technology and Logistics Centre is well underway and on track. This considerable investment reflects the ongoing success of our business and demonstrates our full commitment to building our future here in West Sussex.”
He continued, “Rolls-Royce Motor Cars makes a significant positive impact on the local economy and our business is a British luxury manufacturing success.”
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has recently announced that the Company will produce a new drophead tourer in 2016, and confirmed development of a high-bodied car, with an all-new aluminium architecture that can cross any terrain.
Further updates on the construction of the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Technology and Logistics Centre will be published later this year.
USA - Land Rover Discovery Sport names Digital Trends 2015 SUV Of The Year.
- Land Rover's versatile premium compact SUV, the Discovery Sport is the first member of the new Discovery vehicle family and features a 240hp turbocharged 2.0-liter engine and 5+2 seating option
- Discovery Sport goes on sale starting May 2015
Land Rover North America announced today that the 2015 Discovery Sport compact SUV has been named "SUV of the Year" by leading consumer technology publisher Digital Trends.
Digital Trends compiled their three favorite vehicles from five different categories: Car, SUV, Performance, Luxury, and Alternative Energy, and spent four days in Palm Springs, California comparing them against one another, narrowing down each category into one single winner.
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The award methodology factored in technology, style, safety, value, driving dynamics, efficiency and performance.
The Discovery Sport was chosen for its concept-car styling, midsize stature, efficient and peppy turbocharged four-cylinder, plethora of technology, and stylish and versatile interior. With the smart use of technology, the Discovery Sport also won points for shedding the weight of its predecessors without losing its river-fording abilities.
"An ever-tightening Federal fuel economy standard doesn't mean Americans have lost any love for the SUV," wrote Nick Jaynes, Digital Trends Automotive Editor. "And, delightfully, vehicles like the Land Rover Discovery Sport prove they don't have to. This machine truly represents the compromise-free future of SUVs."
"We're thrilled to have the Discovery Sport named Digital Trends' 'SUV of the Year'," said Kim McCullough, Vice President, Marketing, Jaguar Land Rover North America.
"To be recognized for our capability and technology in such a competitive segment shows how truly special this vehicle is and we're so excited to see it arrive in retailers across the country in a few weeks."
The 2015 Discovery Sport delivers a highly refined combination of performance, safety and efficiency thanks to a body shell of high-strength steel and lightweight aluminum, a 240hp turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, nine-speed automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive.
The progressive new design approach of the Discovery Sport defines the new Discovery family with optimized volume, proportions and stance. Its design leadership combines with engineering integrity to result in a dynamic profile, the ultimate use of interior space and 5+2 seating configurability.
The Land Rover Discovery Sport will go on-sale next month in North America. Pricing begins at $37,070¹.
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