Oh Dear oh dear, it seems some people just want to jump to conclusions. We were testing 6cyl BMW diesel engines in Range Rover before it was announced that BMW had bought Rover. We were also developing "Storm" and "Tempest". BMW reviewed the projects and approved Storm as viable, Tempest became Disco Series II. Don't forget BMW needed a wider range of vehicles to help with legislation regarding overall fuel economy. Now then a bit later and it was clear Rover cars were not going to command premium prices (who would pay top dollar for longbridge rubbish?), we quite rightly got rid of Rover. Now became the problem of Land Rover. We wanted to keep her because the vehicles were being developed in the right way and the Brand is as strong if not stronger than BMW. However, reluctantly we had to sell because of the overall fuel consumption legislation in the states which would have meant $1,000 fine per car sold. Thus we developed our own small car (3 series compact, 1 series etc and our own SUV's). True we did get Mini, 4x4 technology, Front wheel drive technology (not used yet) etc. L/R got engine, electrical system technology etc.
so ther you go......just for info.....ex L/R (22 years) and now BMW (nearly 10yrs)!!
