This is one of the top brand manufacturers of 4×4 sport utility vehicles in the world. The name Land Rover refers to both the company and model, as the first vehicle produced by the company is named as Land Rover Series I.
According to the available info, the first Land Rover model was produced in 1948 and the company is still producing the model in various generations. The model was inspired by the Jeep model. The chassis used in the model was similar to the Jeep model. The body of the Series I model was built using distinctive materials like magnesium and aluminum and the alloy of these materials was called as Birmabright.
The company is well known for the production of 4×4 sport utility vehicles in the world. The company has its headquarters located in West Midlands, England. At present it is operated as Jaguar Land Rover. As stated in most of the media, the company is acquired by Tata Motors of India on 26th of March, 2008.
The Land Rover Company stands second in the production of four wheel drive vehicles , next to Jeep. The new model, Range Rover is scheduled to release in 2012.