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Land Rover Wins the 1979 Dakar Rally – A Forgotten Victory
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In 1979, Land Rover achieved off-road racing glory by winning the very first Paris-Dakar Rally.
While most people associate the Dakar Rally with motorcycles and modified trucks, it was a Range Rover Classic that took the top prize in the car category of the grueling inaugural event. Piloted by Frenchman Alain Génestier, the V8-powered Range Rover proved its legendary endurance by conquering 6,200 miles (10,000 km) of deserts, rocks, and dunes between Paris and Dakar, Senegal
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20th May 2025
The Birth of the Land Rover Discovery – 35 Years Ago This Month
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In May 1989, Land Rover unveiled a completely new model that would become one of its most versatile and popular: the Land Rover Discovery.
Designed to bridge the gap between the utilitarian Defender and the more luxurious Range Rover, the Discovery was initially launched in 3-door form and became a game-changer. With its iconic alpine windows, stepped roof, and emphasis on both practicality and comfort, the Discovery brought a whole new type of customer to the Land Rover brand &mda
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14th May 2025
Celebrate World Land Rover Day with JGS4x4 – Honouring an Iconic Legacy
Today, April 30th, marks a special occasion for Land Rover enthusiasts across the globe: World Land Rover Day. This day commemorates the launch of the very first Land Rover, which made its debut at the Amsterdam Motor Show on April 30th, 1948. Over seven decades later, the Land Rover name is still synonymous with rugged capability, British engineering, and iconic design.
At JGS4x4, we’re proud to support Land Rover owners and fans with a comprehensive range of parts and accessories to keep
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30th Apr 2025
Feels Like Spring Around the Corner!
As the days get longer and the daffodils start to bloom, it's a sure sign that spring is just around the corner! And what better time to give your Land Rover a fresh lift with a new set of coil springs?
After a long, harsh winter, your suspension might be feeling the strain of rough roads, heavy loads, and all the mud and grit that comes with off-road adventures. Whether you’re looking to replace worn-out springs or upgrade to a heavy-duty or lifted setup, JGS4x4 has got you covered with a
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21st Mar 2025
Why the 2017 Range Rover Sport's Spoiler Was Tested at 80mph in Reverse
When Land Rover gave the Range Rover Sport a refresh in 2017, one of the key design changes was a more pronounced rear spoiler. But while it was primarily a styling update, there was a very practical reason behind it being tested to withstand speeds of 80mph—in reverse!
Now, before you get excited, no, the Range Rover Sport can’t actually drive that fast backwards. The real reason for this unusual test lies in how new Land Rovers are transported. Many vehicles are shipped on ope
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12th Mar 2025