Who Owns Range Rover Today and Where Are Its Cars Made?

Range Rover is not an independent brand by itself; rather, it is a model or sub-brand under the famous Land Rover brand. Land Rover was founded after World War II, inspired by the Willys Jeep vehicles used during the war, and started producing durable and practical vehicles. In 1970, Land Rover launched the luxurious Range Rover model, which later became a symbol of luxury sport utility vehicles.

Who Owns Range Rover?

From its founding in 1948 until the mid-1990s, Land Rover was British-owned. In 1994, the German company BMW purchased the brand, but manufacturing of Land Rover and Range Rover vehicles continued mainly at the famous Solihull factory in England near Birmingham. During BMW’s ownership, the second generation of Range Rover and the smaller Freelander model were launched.

In 2000, BMW sold Land Rover to the American company Ford, which also owned Jaguar. Ford managed Land Rover until 2008, when it sold the brand to the Indian company Tata Motors, which still owns it today.

Where Are Range Rover Cars Made?

Although the heart of Range Rover manufacturing remains in the United Kingdom, production has expanded to several countries worldwide to meet the growing global demand.

Main Factories in the United Kingdom

• Solihull Factory: The oldest and most famous factory, where the first Range Rover was manufactured, still producing Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Range Rover Velar models.
  
  

• Halewood Factory: Produces Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque models, located near Liverpool.
  
  

Other Global Factories

• India (Pune): Since 2011, some Land Rover and Jaguar models are manufactured at the Pune plant, including Discovery Sport and Evoque. In 2024, Tata began assembling Range Rover and Range Rover Sport in India to meet increasing local demand.
  
  

• Slovakia (Nitra): A modern factory opened to produce Discovery and Defender models for the European market.
  
  

• Brazil (Itatiaia): Produces Discovery Sport and Evoque models for the Latin American market.
  
  

• China (Changshu): A joint venture factory with Chinese company Chery, producing Evoque and Discovery Sport.
  
  

This global spread helps the company reduce costs and improve distribution speed according to local markets, as cars are often manufactured in the region where they are sold, reducing tariffs and lowering prices.

Are Range Rovers Made in the USA or Canada?

Currently, there are no assembly plants for Land Rover or Range Rover vehicles in the USA or Canada. All vehicles sold in these markets are imported from the UK or other factories in Europe or Brazil depending on the model.

How Has Tata Motors’ Ownership Affected the Brand?

Tata Motors, the Indian automotive giant, acquired Jaguar Land Rover in 2008. Since then, it has heavily invested in developing technology, improving quality, and expanding production capacity. Tata also implemented global manufacturing strategies, building factories in India, Slovakia, Brazil, and China, which helped increase productivity and reduce costs.

The Future of Range Rover

With rising demand for luxury electric vehicles, Jaguar Land Rover is investing heavily in developing new electric and hybrid models while preserving British heritage in design and quality. The company is expected to continue expanding its global manufacturing network to meet increasing demand, focusing on sustainability and modern technology.

Range Rover, as part of the Land Rover brand, is currently owned by India’s Tata Motors and manufactured in several factories worldwide, with the UK remaining the core production hub. The global expansion of manufacturing reflects the company’s strategy to meet worldwide demand while maintaining the quality of the prestigious British brand.