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18/07/2024

The investor day presentations always have fun bits of info.

The investor day presentations always have fun bits of info. https://youtu.be/gh4PIV_S7G4?si=r6Dylqr8RVhSpsnB

29/04/2024

On April 16, a Pivi Pro apps update added iGuide, version 0.4.7, to the Pivi apps list. It never worked showing the error, "iGuide failed to install. iGuide application dependencies not ready." And a few days later, after another update and it was gone...

On April 16, a Pivi Pro apps update added iGuide, version 0.4.7, to the Pivi apps list. It never worked showing the error, "iGuide failed to install. iGuide application dependencies not ready." And a few days later, after another update and it was gone...

29/04/2024

An NHSTA doc from March 22, 2024 mentioned: PIVI IP37 Software update through upcoming SOTA Campaigns OS4.1.4 / OS4.1.5 And the first Defender in the UK received 4.1.4 in early April. Anyone get it on a Range Rover yet?

An NHSTA doc from March 22, 2024 mentioned: PIVI IP37 Software update through upcoming SOTA Campaigns OS4.1.4 / OS4.1.5 And the first Defender in the UK received 4.1.4 in early April. Anyone get it on a Range Rover yet?

19/01/2024

There are lots of ways to see this information about the car - Dealer, Vista, Topix even. But this is an actual build sheet that follows the car as it's being built in the Solihull factory. Affixed with masking tape directly to the carrier that moves the Range Rover from station to station as it's built. 2024 Range Rover Factory Build Sheet (PDF, 1MB)

There are lots of ways to see this information about the car - Dealer, Vista, Topix even. But this is an actual build sheet that follows the car as it's being built in the Solihull factory. Affixed with masking tape directly to the carrier that moves the Range Rover from station to station as it's b...

19/11/2023

This will probably be fixed soon enough but thought posting could help people searching if they're stuck. A bug in the InControl activation process causes issues with certain special characters in an email address and/or passwords not complex enough. SSM76095 If unable to successfully activate InControl on an MY24 vehicle WORKAROUND 1 - Email address format: There is currently a bug within the new ADTS process where the use of an email address which contain certain special characters (.) (-) (_) will result in a login failure on the PIVI screen....

This will probably be fixed soon enough but thought posting could help people searching if they're stuck. A bug in the InControl activation process causes issues with certain special characters in an email address and/or passwords not complex enough. SSM76095 If unable to successfully activate InCon...

17/09/2023

EVO India: Gotta love the "Land Rover Velar" reference! Someone in the UK is crying.

EVO India: https://www.evoindia.com/features/weve-built-up-a-lot-of-history-and-we-are-not-afraid-to-reference-that-but-were-never-shackled-by-it-said-anthony-peat-chief-exterior-designer-jaguar-land-rover   Gotta love the "Land Rover Velar" reference! Someone in the UK is crying.

07/09/2023

Adding this for reference since things changed with the MY24 physical controls purge. For Pivi Pro vehicles prior to 2024, with central volume k**b 1 - Select Park (P). 2 - Hold the media power button down, AKA the central volume k**b 3 - Continue to hold the media power button(volume k**b) down, until the touchscreen goes blank, followed by the brand logo screen being displayed....

Adding this for reference since things changed with the MY24 physical controls purge. For Pivi Pro vehicles prior to 2024, with central volume k**b 1 - Select Park (P). 2 - Hold the media power button down, AKA the central volume k**b 3 - Continue to hold the media power button(volume

04/09/2023

While generally the same as MY23, the interior updates, some returning features and a few other details make for some new info on the 2024 Range Rover - that's going into production as this is written. First note - the 4.4L V8 gets reduced performance for the first 310 miles for break-in - less power and no towing. Bigger note here - burying the lede - after noticing that Walk Away Lock/Unlock (WALAU) was shown in the MY24 videos JLandRover put out last week, pushed me to inquire around. ...

While generally the same as MY23, the interior updates, some returning features and a few other details make for some new info on the 2024 Range Rover - that's going into production as this is written. First note - the 4.4L V8 gets reduced performance for

22/07/2023

IMC (INFOTAINMENT MASTER CONTROLLER) - SOFTWARE VERSION: S21B_21.37.2-778242, ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER: MX53-19C204-BG (G2935050) INCONTROL© TOUCH PRO 21B Software Release Date: 2021-11-16 NEW FEATURES INCLUDED IN THIS RELEASE (CHINESE I-PACE ONLY) BAIDU CARLIFE Baidu CarLife feature is now available Issues fixed in this release 4X4I SCREEN The screen will show the correct pitch and roll angle of the vehicle APPLE CARPLAY…...

IMC (INFOTAINMENT MASTER CONTROLLER) - SOFTWARE VERSION: S21B_21.37.2-778242, ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER: MX53-19C204-BG (G2935050) INCONTROL© TOUCH PRO 21B Software Release Date: 2021-11-16 NEW FEATURES INCLUDED IN THIS RELEASE (CHINESE I-PACE ONLY) BAIDU CARLIFE Baidu CarLife feature is now available I...

21/07/2023

Well done JLR, well done!

20/07/2023

Our new desk organizer! A Land Rover Series 1 Gauge Cluster for your desk and pen!

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09/07/2023

4500 KM Test Drive: Exploring the 2023 Range Rover L460

https://youtu.be/uElzrQ2KYw8

09/07/2023

The Pivi Pro Shortcuts screen has been showing up in various PR and now on YouTube too. That video finally shines some light on it. It's probably part of the Pre-Drive feature mentioned in the MY24 Evoque 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....

The Pivi Pro Shortcuts screen has been showing up in various PR and now on YouTube too. That video finally shines some light on it. It's probably part of the Pre-Drive feature mentioned in the MY24 Evoque PR: At the beginning of every journey, drivers are presented with a Pre-Drive panel for fast ac...

04/07/2023

Just found this in a JLR PHEV tech doc - I've never seen this before. Does anyone have L460 PHEV with side model designation badging?

Just found this in a JLR PHEV tech doc - I've never seen this before. Does anyone have L460 PHEV with side model designation badging?  

03/07/2023

OS Release 4.0.0 Applies to: 20MY & 21MY & 22MY & 23MY & 24 MY = L663 Defender. L560 Velar, L462 Discovery, L550 Discovery Sport, L551 Evoque 22MY & 23MY &24MY = L460 Range Rover 23MY & 24MY= L461 Range Rover Sport Jaguar “brand family of vehicles": X761 F-Pace, X260 XF, X760 XE, X590 I-Pace, X540 E-Pace IMPORTANT – CHANGES TO PROFILES…...

OS Release 4.0.0 Applies to: 20MY & 21MY & 22MY & 23MY & 24 MY = L663 Defender. L560 Velar, L462 Discovery, L550 Discovery Sport, L551 Evoque 22MY & 23MY &24MY = L460 Range Rover 23MY & 24MY= L461 Range Rover Sport Jaguar “brand family of vehicles": X761 F-Pace, X260 XF, X760 XE, X590 I-Pace, X540...

03/07/2023

Already rolling out to the I-Pace from that non-Land Rover, Jaguar "brand family of vehicles", Pivi Pro 4.0 had arrived! Applies to: 20MY & 21MY & 22MY & 23MY & 24 MY = L663 Defender. L560 Velar, L462 Discovery, L550 Discovery Sport, L551 Evoque 22MY & 23MY &24MY = L460 Range Rover 23MY & 24MY= L461 Range Rover Sport…...

Already rolling out to the I-Pace from that non-Land Rover, Jaguar "brand family of vehicles", Pivi Pro 4.0 had arrived! Applies to: 20MY & 21MY & 22MY & 23MY & 24 MY = L663 Defender. L560 Velar, L462 Discovery, L550 Discovery Sport, L551 Evoque 22MY & 23MY &24MY = L460

02/07/2023

Take your kids to the game.

01/07/2023

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. ...

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 cluste...

25/06/2023

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....

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"  

25/06/2023

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21/06/2023

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....

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

20/06/2023

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.

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

17/06/2023

Blasphemous self-promotion.

15/06/2023

The Anti-"Superfluous Ornament" faction have hit the Discovery Sport too!

15/06/2023

All touch, all the time. The last purchasing guy must have been related to someone at the gear shift factory.

All touch, all the time. The last purchasing guy must have been related to someone at the gear shift factory.

13/06/2023

An oldie but a goodie YVB160H

11/06/2023

Starting designing some fun bookmarks for our new 3D printer

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08/06/2023

Cabin Air Purification Pro in action, 2023 Range Rover in Brooklyn

08/06/2023

The CABIN AIR PURIFICATION PRO: PM 2.5 filtration and nanoe X technology significantly reduces odors, bacteria and allergens, including the SARS-CoV-2 virus, while CO2 Management enhances wellness by monitoring levels inside the cabin.

The CABIN AIR PURIFICATION PRO: PM 2.5 filtration and nanoe X technology significantly reduces odors, bacteria and allergens, including the SARS-CoV-2 virus, while CO2 Management enhances wellness by monitoring levels inside the cabin.

05/06/2023

Looks like the parts are back in stock and your dealer can replace the dummy module with the real thing. You should get a letter from JLR directly but in case you don't, reference: Global Service Action Number: N714v3 An important message for owners of Discovery, Range Rover, Range Rover Velar and Range Rover Evoque Dear ###x We are providing a Customer Satisfaction Program free of charge to owners of certain 2022 and 2023 model year Discovery, Range Rover, Range Rover Velar and Range Rover Evoque vehicles....

Looks like the parts are back in stock and your dealer can replace the dummy module with the real thing. You should get a letter from JLR directly but in case you don't, reference: Global Service Action Number: N714v3 An important message for owners of Discovery, Range Rover, Range Rover Velar and R...