7 Facts About Land Rover

1. In June 2004, Land Rover released a comprehensive 25 model range of bicycles.

2. In 1995, Land Rover endorsed the production of a hand-made bicycle using its logo.

3. In 2005, under Ford ownership, Land Rover became more interested in the club environment.

4. The current generation of Land Rover used by British Army, the Snatch 2, have upgraded and strengthened chassis and suspension compared to civilian-specification vehicles.

5. In February 2013, Land Rover unveiled at the 83rd Geneva Motor Show an All-Terrain Electric Defender that produces zero emissions.

6. In 2006 Ford purchased the Land Rover brand from BMW for around £6 million.

7. The Land Rover is regarded as a British icon, and was granted a Royal Warrant by King George VI in 1951.