http://expeditionportal.com/the-new-land-rover-defender-manufactured-in-austria/
Land Rover and Austria's Magna Steyr have entered into a manufacturing contract. Scott Brady has posted an article on the ExPo home page speculating about the possibility that Magna may build the Defender model. The LR plant in England where the Defender is currently manufactured is scheduled to close at the end of this year. Whether Magna will build the current Defender or a new model is not known.
The linked article contains the press release from LR describing the deal with Magna. The press release doesn't contain the word "Defender." It just states that Land Rover is expanding production at plants around the world, and that the deal with Magna adds to the capacity "to build future vehicles."
Magna certainly has the 4x4 expertise. The company builds the G-Wagen for Mercedes today, and at one time built the Pinzgauer. Magna engineered the 4Matic AWD system for Mercedes, and built most E-Class 4Matic vehicles.
Over the years, Magna has had contracts with most European vehicle manufacturers. For example, today Magna builds the MINI Countryman subcompact SUV.
What's your take on the LR-Magna Steyr agreement?
Land Rover and Austria's Magna Steyr have entered into a manufacturing contract. Scott Brady has posted an article on the ExPo home page speculating about the possibility that Magna may build the Defender model. The LR plant in England where the Defender is currently manufactured is scheduled to close at the end of this year. Whether Magna will build the current Defender or a new model is not known.
The linked article contains the press release from LR describing the deal with Magna. The press release doesn't contain the word "Defender." It just states that Land Rover is expanding production at plants around the world, and that the deal with Magna adds to the capacity "to build future vehicles."
Magna certainly has the 4x4 expertise. The company builds the G-Wagen for Mercedes today, and at one time built the Pinzgauer. Magna engineered the 4Matic AWD system for Mercedes, and built most E-Class 4Matic vehicles.
Over the years, Magna has had contracts with most European vehicle manufacturers. For example, today Magna builds the MINI Countryman subcompact SUV.
What's your take on the LR-Magna Steyr agreement?