A CELEBRATION OF MODERN BRITISH LUXURY: JLR ARRIVES AT MONTEREY CAR WEEK 2024

12 August 2024

  • Land Rover Classic will showcase an unmatched curation of the vehicles of HM Queen Elizabeth II, gracing the show field of the 2024 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance®
  • The 70th anniversary of the Jaguar D‑Type vehicle will be celebrated with a display at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance® on the 17th fairway
  • Range Rover House returns to Monterey Car Week for the third year, with a new location set within the forest of Pebble Beach® on Monterey peninsula
  • This year, Range Rover House will host the worldwide debut of the high‑performance Range Rover Sport SV EDITION TWO
  • Adding to the highly coveted Range Rover House special edition models, this year’s ultra‑exclusive Range Rover SV Carmel Edition will be revealed to selected invited guests
  • Offering an oasis during the excitement of Monterey Car Week, Range Rover House will provide luxury experiences, master class sessions, wellness activities, private dinners, and hospitality for invited guests

Mahwah, N.J., Aug. 12, 2024:  JLR embraces the excitement of Monterey Car Week with a program celebrating the cultural heritage and modernity of our iconic British brands. Highlights of this unforgettable week include a curation of historically significant Vehicle of HM Queen Elizabeth II and Jaguar D‑Type models displayed at Pebble Beach Concours d’ Elegance® for aficionados to enjoy. A new Range Rover House will be at the center of it all, providing luxury hospitality and experiences to VIP guests and loyal clients. Finally, two worldwide debuts of new Range Rover Editions, will be among the most desirable vehicles on the Peninsula. 

 

Monterey Car Week will be one of the finest moments in JLR history, as we will be sharing our rich automotive and cultural heritage as well as our latest most exclusive models with enthusiasts from across the globe. It is a great honor that with Land Rover Classic we will present The Vehicles of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II outside of England for the very first time. Through our newest Range Rover House, we will continue to define modern luxury experiences with the reveal of two ultra‑exclusive Editions and premier hospitality.

Joe Eberhardt
President and CEO, JLR North America

Monterey Car Week provides the ideal platform for JLR House of Brands to showcase the world’s most desirable and culturally significant vehicles for enthusiasts and loyal clients to enjoy. The following programing illustrates the scope of this incredible activation:

THE VEHICLES OF HM QUEEN ELIZABETH II

In a unique moment of celebration on Aug. 18, a specialized collection of ten Defender and Range Rover models used by HM Queen Elizabeth II will create a once in a lifetime display as part of the annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance®.

The display will showcase vehicles that have been used by the Royal family, either in an official capacity or as part of the household fleet. The vehicles on display will include those from the Royal Household private collection, Land Rover Classic, The British Motor Museum and private collections.

Ten historic models will attend the event, including two of the earliest Royal vehicles: the first Land Rover Series I State Review vehicle and a Land Rover Series I owned by the Royal family. A modern twist on the traditional British garden party will take place at an exclusive hospitality area adjacent to the vehicle display on the 18th fairway.

RANGE ROVER HOUSE

Range Rover House offers truly unique experiences, inviting guests to immerse themselves in the essence of modern luxury. This premier destination provides exceptional hospitality, wellness activities, vehicle debuts, and entertainment showcasing the pinnacle of Range Rover lifestyle.

This year, an all‑new Range Rover House located within the Pebble Beach® community will define the vision of Range Rover Modern Luxury. A curated list of activities which will be the talk of Monterey Car Week. Invited guests will experience the following exclusive programming:

Range Rover Sport SV EDITION TWO: The high‑performance Range Rover Sport SV EDITION TWO makes its global debut at Range Rover House. Range Rover Specialists will provide an individualized product walk around and vehicle customization journey. 

Range Rover SV Carmel Edition: Range Rover House would not be complete without an exclusive model offered first to guests. The Range Rover SV Carmel Edition has been thoughtfully crafted by Range Rover's SV Bespoke design team. Making its debut on Thursday, Aug. 15, it has been inspired by the hues of the lush green landscape and ocean cliffs along the breathtaking roads around Carmel. Limited to just 17 units, this unique edition showcases the pinnacle of SV Bespoke design curations.

CELEBRATE THE VEHICLES OF HM QUEEN ELIZABETH II: JLR is set to make history at Monterey Car Week 2024 with a display featuring ten Royal vehicles at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance®. A special preview event will be held at Range Rover House on Friday, Aug. 16, with a selection of these historic vehicles. This marks the first time these remarkable vehicles will be displayed in the United States. 

A GARDEN PARTY, RANGE ROVER STYLE: Guests will experience an exclusive British‑themed celebration on Friday, Aug. 16 at Range Rover House. Hospitality will be curated by famed British Michelin Star chef, Daniel Clifford, featuring an afternoon tea service and personal tea blending. Classic British style will add to the atmosphere including; a Milliner who will design custom headwear for guests to wear; a curated display of iconic Launer handbags carried by HM Queen Elizabeth II; and an exhibition of historic watches presented by Hodinkee.

DESIGN SKETCH MASTER CLASS: A member of the Range Rover design team will be leading master class sessions in automotive design. Guests will be inspired by the Range Rover minimalist design philosophy, as they create their own vehicle sketches.

70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LEGENDARY JAGUAR D‑TYPE: Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance® will celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the D‑Type with a special display placed on the 17th fairway. Jaguar Classic is proud to exhibit the 1954 Jaguar D‑Type Prototype as part of this collection. This legendary Jaguar vehicle showcases the rich racing heritage of the brand. Producing 250 BHP and capable of reaching speeds of over 170 mph, this model is a testament to the technological advancement of Jaguar design and engineering.

* Pebble Beach® and Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance® are trademarks and service marks of Pebble Beach Company. Used by permission.

 

Further information

Joe Stauble

PR Manager JLR North America

Jstauble@jaguarlandrover.com

Jeff Ehoodin

Land Rover PR Senior Specialist

Jehoodin@jaguarlandrover.com

Media website: www.media.landrover.com 

 

Range Rover Channels:

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rangerover  

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LandRover

Twitter: http://twitter.com/LandRover

Instagram: http://instagram.com/RangeRover 

YouTube: http://youtube.com/LandRover 

 

Land Rover Classic Channels:  

Instagram: instagram.com/landrover.classic/  

http://www.youtube.com/LandRover

 

Jaguar Classic Channels: 

Instagram: www.instagram.com/jaguar.classic  

 

Jaguar Channels:  

Facebook: http://facebook.com/jaguar 

Twitter: http://twitter.com/jaguar    

Instagram: http://instagram.com/jaguar 

YouTube: http://youtube.com/jaguarcars 

 

Notes to Editors

About Range Rover Brand

Every Range Rover vehicle leads by example with modernist design, connected, refined interiors and electrified performance driving unrivalled luxury. Inspired by exemplary design since 1970.

The brand encompasses Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar and Range Rover Evoque and is underpinned by Land Rover – a mark of trust built on 75 years of expertise in technology, vehicle architecture and off‑road capability. 

As part of our vision of modern luxury by design, every Range Rover is available as an electric hybrid. A fully electric Range Rover and Range Rover Sport will arrive by the middle of the decade. 

Range Rover is one of the world’s leading British luxury brands, sold in 121 countries. It belongs to the JLR house of brands together with Defender, Discovery and Jaguar.

About Range Rover House  

Range Rover House is an invitation‑only experience which presents Range Rover brand vision of modern luxury and design leadership. Since 2022, over 40 Range Rover Houses have run across over 20 countries in the world's most desirable locations, from Sydney to Abu Dhabi, Whistler, California and St Tropez. Range Rover House exemplifies the brand’s DNA, bringing true modern luxury to life through curated experiences. Each house – meticulously designed under the direction of Chief Creative Officer Professor Gerry McGovern OBE – embodies Range Rover’s luxurious, modernist and relevant design philosophy, while reflecting local and cultural trends and events.   

About Land Rover Classic 

Land Rover Classic is the official source of authentic cars, expert services, genuine parts, and unforgettable experiences for classic Land Rover enthusiasts worldwide. Our team of highly skilled engineers at the Jaguar Land Rover Classic Works facility in Coventry specialises in outstanding Land Rover Series I and Range Rover Reborn restorations and building the Defender Works V8.  

 All enquiries from prospective Land Rover Classic customers should be directed to:   
sales@classic‑jaguarlandrover.com / +44 (0) 2476 566 600 / www.landrover.com/classic   

About Jaguar Brand

Jaguar will transform into an all‑electric luxury brand by 2025, with uniquely expressive vehicles defined by pioneering technologies and visionary design. A copy of nothing. 

We are already on the journey to electrification, with a curated range of electric hybrid and full electric models. Today's Jaguar range comprises the I‑PACE all‑electric performance SUV, F‑PACE performance SUV, E‑PACE compact performance SUV, XE and XF saloons, XF Sportbrake and F‑TYPE sports car

Jaguar is designed and engineered in the UK and sold in 117 countries. It belongs to the JLR house of brands with Range Rover, Defender and Discovery. 

About Jaguar Classic  

Jaguar Classic is the official source of authentic cars, expert services, genuine parts and unforgettable experiences for classic Jaguar enthusiasts worldwide. Our team of highly‑skilled technicians at the Jaguar Land Rover Classic Works facility in Coventry specialises in creating authentic heritage products including limited edition collectable vehicles and new original Continuation cars, such as the Jaguar D‑Type and C‑Type. 

 All enquiries from prospective Jaguar Classic customers should be directed to:   
sales@classic‑jaguarlandrover.com / +44 (0) 2476 566 600 / www.jaguar.com/classic  

About JLR 

JLR’s Reimagine strategy aims to deliver a sustainability‑rich vision of modern luxury by design. 

We are transforming our business, targeting carbon net zero across our supply chain, products, and operations by 2039. We have set a roadmap to reduce emissions across our own operations and value chains by 2030 through approved, science‑based targets. Electrification is central to this strategy and before the end of the decade our Range Rover, Discovery, Defender collections will each have a pure electric model, while Jaguar will be entirely electric. 

At heart we are a British company, with two design and engineering sites, three vehicle manufacturing facilities, an engine manufacturing centre, and a battery assembly centre in the UK. We also have vehicle plants in China, Brazil, India, Austria, and Slovakia, as well as seven technology hubs across the globe.    

Jaguar Land Rover is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Motors Limited, part of Tata Sons.