Jaguar Land Rover will be amongst leading automotive manufacturers and suppliers attending the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) 'Our Future Mobility Now' conference in Brussels, starting on June 23, to mark the 20th Anniversary of ACEA. The event runs for one week and aims to bring together Europe’s brightest young talent to discuss the big issues facing the automotive industry.

Jaguar Land Rover has a proud history of engaging and inspiring young people to think about the challenges facing engineers in the dynamic and fast paced auto industry. From grassroot schemes in schools across the UK to its industry leading graduate scheme, developing skills, driving innovation and encouraging a future generation of engineers has long been at the heart of the Company's agenda.

Attending the event on behalf of Jaguar Land Rover will beTata Motors Group Chief Executive Officer, Carl-Peter Forster. Mr Forster will participate in a round table panel debate with leading figures from industry and Government and a selection of invited young delegates to discuss the ever pressing issue of 'Skills for the Future'.

Students, academics and industry figures attending the event will be able to visit Jaguar Land Rover's stand where the company is showcasing two of its innovative research projects, 'Data Fusion' and '3D Sensor' both of which demonstrate cutting edge technology to improve pedestrian detection and advance 3D vehicle rendering. They will also be able to talk to a number of our Graduates currently embarking on the company's 'Times Top 100' recognised scheme and try their hand at theJaguar GT in Schools Sports Car Design Challenge* which will be demonstrated by a group of Jaguar Land Rover apprentices who won the Apprentice Class at this year's national final.

Commenting on the show, Mike Wright, Executive Director of Jaguar Land Rover said: "The automotive sector is experiencing an unprecedented period of change as we look to more sustainable, cost effective and innovative solutions to personal transportation. We at Jaguar Land Rover understand that the future of our company lies in the hands of the next generation of engineers – young people who are inspired and excited by an opportunity to shape the future of the industry. We need however to do more to ensure that these individuals are turned on to the opportunities before them and events such as the 'Future Mobility Now' conference provide a real platform to do this".

Young people will also be able to attend a number of workshops, one of which will be led by Jo Lopes, Jaguar Land Rover Head of Technical Excellence. His keynote speech will also focus on 'Skills for the Future' and is designed to encourage debate and generate ideas on how industry can entice and retain the talent needed to deliver a prosperous and sustainable global automotive landscape.

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LAND ROVER CELEBRATES DOUBLE AWARDS SUCCESS FOR DISCOVERY 4

• Discovery 4 honoured in 2011 Towcar Awards: 3.0 SDV6 XS model named winner of the 1900kg category for the second year running
• Anti-theft protection earns insurance industry award: Discovery 4 Commercial acclaimed in British Insurance Vehicle Security Awards

Gaydon, Warwickshire, 16 June 2011 – The awards keep coming for Land Rover’s impressive Discovery 4, with new honours announced on the same day for its performance as a towcar and for the anti-theft protection provided on the Discovery 4 Commercial.

For the second year running, the Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 XS has been named the winner of the 1900kg-plus category in the UK’s 2011 Towcar Awards, organised jointly by Practical Caravan and What Car? magazines and the Camping and Caravanning Club.

The awards are the acknowledged benchmark for towcar performance, and the 1900kg-plus category once again recognises Discovery 4’s peerless capabilities. In rigorous tests, it outperformed rival contenders that included the Audi Q7, Mercedes-Benz ML and Volkswagen Touareg.

Nigel Donnelly, Practical Caravan editor, said: “Last year’s overall champion easily retains its class crown, it’s going to take a really exceptional car to beat it.

“The Land Rover Discovery 4 is a tremendous car to tow with. Its high-speed stability is the equal of any car– line the outfit up on a straight road and you could almost drive it blindfold. If you have the means, the Discovery remains an exceptionally good towcar.”

Land Rover received its award at a presentation ceremony held at Woburn in Bedfordshire, UK, on 15 June.

Another award followed, this time from the UK insurance industry. The 2011 British Insurance Vehicle Security Awards (BIVSA) judged the Discovery 4 Commercial to offer the best standard security package among 4x4 vans in the UK new vehicle market.

The Discovery 4 took top spot in a hard-fought category, judged on design and features that protect against both theft of the vehicle and the theft of items from it. Key elements in the Discovery 4 Commercial that helped secure it the top ranking include excellent body security measures and effective vehicle identification features.

Colin Green, managing director of Land Rover UK, said: “These latest awards further confirm the breadth of Discovery 4’s market-leading performance, as judged by independent experts. We are confident that our customers will be even more assured that they are making the right choice thanks to these and the many other honours that the Discovery 4 has received.”