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April 2017

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Unveiling of the New Range Rover Velar | Step inside some of the planet’s most exclusive homes | Man’s relationship with dogs | An epic drive through the Isle of Skye | The legendary Beechcraft Bonanza takes to the Skies

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Illuminated innovation: new technologies have paved the way for the Velar’s modernist approach to detailing. From the ultra-slim LED lights (left) to the smart haptics of the central console (right), everything is transformed through technology, yet still profoundly purposeful bring all the elements together, designers must also consider something as elementary as ‘feel’,” Frascella says. “Colour and materials is what you see, what you feel, what you experience. It’s all the senses coming together. So tactility is something we think about when we develop our materials. We know when we’ve got it right, because it feels just as refined as it looks.” You’ll also notice the ‘cut diamond’ pattern which features on the speaker covers, the leather seat perforations and some of the cabin materials, where it’s used to draw your eye to some of the key architectural details. When tessellated, the ‘cut diamond’ graphic looks a little like the Union Jack. Is it a cheeky nod to the Velar’s British heritage? “Actually, it was never intended to be that way,” says Amy. “It came as we started working on how we would repeat the pattern. We call it a ‘secondary read’, something you might only notice on second glance. The Velar is full of beautiful details like these. We have created some surprise and delight with this car.” That key element of surprise, McGovern says, is profoundly informed by the technological advances that have made the new features possible. “For me, the big theme with the Velar is how technology enables design,” says McGovern. “You see that most clearly in the cabin. That calmness, that simplicity, is enabled by the new infotainment system. The technology enhances the feeling of luxury; it adds to that sense of elevation you get in a Range Rover. It’s not just technology for the sake of it. But you see it in the exterior design too, when you know where to look. We couldn’t make the lamps that shape without LEDs. We wouldn’t be able to get the precision in our feature lines or our panel gaps without the latest manufacturing technology. Land Rover’s Engineering Director Nick Rogers and I are absolutely aligned on our vision. He’s as fanatical about using engineering and technology to deliver great design as I am about ensuring there’s no compromise to the engineering.” “Range Rover Velar’s abundance of innovative technologies all contribute to making this vehicle a joy to drive and be driven in. Velar alludes to the levels of modernity that will come in future models too, with its integrated technology, its beautiful surfacing, and its modernist approach to detailing. We’re on a journey of transformation. And this is a transformational car.” 29

 

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In this issue, New Defender is put through its paces by two inspirational young adventurers as they prepare for an expedition to the South Pole. We also celebrate 50 years of Range Rover by taking a journey of discovery to Dubai. As well as looking back, we look to future as a group of visionaries explain the technologies that could change the future for all of us.

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