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No matter who you are, the Land Rover Range Rover probably comes to mind when someone asks you to name a few iconic SUV and off-road vehicles. The Range Rover has been in production since 1970, and the current 2012 Range Rover line and now encompasses two other models- the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque and the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Today's standard Range Rover hasn't received a major facelift since 2002, which means one is on the way soon!

 Yes, this is the billion dollar question. Why is there legislation waiting in the wings to be voted on, that could cost U.S. taxpayers this much money? Well, fuel-efficiency.

Representative Dan Lungren, a Republican, of California's 3rd Congressional District has proposed a bill that would award the first U.S. domestic car manufacturer that makes 60,000 mid-sized sedans that run completely on gas and get at least a whopping 100 miles to the gallon.

As the legislation reads, hybrids and plug-ins are invalid for the cash prize. Personally, I think this is a great opportunity for car manufacturers, the government, and the U.S.'s occupants in general. The ROI on this billion dollar investment could be incredible. Advancements of this kind of nature could propel U.S. automakers back to the top of the world car market. This could put our people back to work creating innovative products.

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Yes, this is the billion dollar question. Why is there legislation waiting in the wings to be voted on, that could cost U.S. taxpayers this much money? Well, fuel-efficiency.

Representative Dan Lungren, a Republican, of California's 3rd Congressional District has proposed a bill that would award the first U.S. domestic car manufacturer that makes 60,000 mid-sized sedans that run completely on gas and get at least a whopping 100 miles to the gallon.

As the legislation reads, hybrids and plug-ins are invalid for the cash prize. Personally, I think this is a great opportunity for car manufacturers, the government, and the U.S.'s occupants in general. The ROI on this billion dollar investment could be incredible. Advancements of this kind of nature could propel U.S. automakers back to the top of the world car market. This could put our people back to work creating innovative products.

Does this excite you at all or do you think it's a bad idea? Comment on our Facebook or tweet us here.

Land Rover certainly seems to be doing something (or a few things!) right this year. The 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque began the year on a positive note by winning several award- one of which was the "American Truck of the Year" designation at the 2012 North American International Show in Detroit. This followed 19 percent global sales increases for the company for the 2011 year.

Land Rover now has another award to add to its growing collection. The 2012 Range Rover Evoque has been named Autoweek's "Best of the Best" in the truck category for its unique style, impressive performance, and value. It was cited as offering "crisp handling [and] satisfying power" and for "break[ing] new Ground for Land Rover, edging out the Mercedes ML and BMW X3."¹

Recently, on the 1^st of December to be precise, World AIDS Day was held. This Day is a reminder to the world that, in places like South Africa, thousands of people die every day from AIDS-related sickness and live with HIV. That's why our hero company, Land Rover, has teamed with the Red Crescent Societies and the International Federation of Red Cross to support these people. The IFRC is only one of the company's six Global Humanitarian and Conservation Partners in the Land Rovers, Our Planet initiative. Started in 2010, the three-year partnership named "Reaching Vulnerable People Around the World" between Land Rover and the IFRC supports many global projects, including HIV programs in South Africa, the Netherlands, and China.

Land Rover enthusiasts in the United States can now explore the brand in the way it was meant to be experienced. The Land Rover Experience Driving School is now open in Manchester, Vermont, home of the beautiful Green Mountains. Combining 80-acres of extensive trail system with seasoned experts, the school offers lessons, terrain programs, full-day adventures, multi-day adventures, and group events. The Experience also caters to needs for special occasions. Drivers can get behind the wheel of a 2012 Land Rover LR4, 2012 Land Rover LR2, 2012 Range Rover Sport, or  take the iconic, stunning Range Rover for a spin.

It's hard to begin to describe the 2012 Range Rover Evoque because, frankly, we've never quite seen anything like it before. The Evoque does more than cross boundaries; it creates them. It's a new kind of sub-compact, and it's garnering a lot of attention from automobile enthusiasts and award platforms.

The 2012 Range Rover Evoque may be in its first model year, but that hasn't stopped it from having a huge impact on the rest of the Land Rover lineup. More specifically, the compact SUV is rumored to be the source of inspiration for a new performance-driven sub-brand, which the British automaker is currently considering.

Also influenced by the Jaguar R moniker, the new Land Rover lineup would feature an edgier version of the…

The Lander Rover Defender saw the final days of its U.S. production back in 1997, when safety regulations forced it off the market, but the vehicle lives on in Europe to this very day. Unfortunately, however, increasingly strict emissions requirements are phasing the off-road SUV out of the European production cycle too.

Originally, the Land Rover was expected to be retired from production in 2015, with a more efficient replacement model being introduced in…