The semiconductor shortage is due to the growing demand for technology products as consumers globally continue to work from home. This makes the need to own a computer essential for home work applications as well as the need for the latest game consoles (such as Sony’s PlayStation 5) and hardware. The semiconductor shortage not only disrupted production but even affected vehicle design and production, Peugeot announced it would stop installing the digital instrument cluster on the 308 instead. use analog clock. The decommissioning will affect both Land Rover and Jaguar models as the XE, XF and F-Type are all produced at the Castle Bromwich plant. Along with that, both the Land Rover Discovery Sport and the Range Rover Evoque currently produced at the Halewood factory will be discontinued. Land Rover’s Solihull plant will continue to produce normally, while its other factories in Slovakia, Brazil and China will continue unaffected. “Like the other manufacturers, we are currently experiencing some supply chain disruption of Covid-19. This includes the globally available supply, which is currently in effect,” said JLR spokesperson. our production schedule and our ability to meet global demand for some models We are working closely with the affected suppliers to solve problems and minimize effects on customer orders if possible “./.

Land Rover Defender has just been named the automotive design of the year 2021. This is the third time Land Rover has won the award after previous victories for Range Rover Velar (2018) and Range Rover Evoque (2012) and the latest is the global award for a 4×4 off-road vehicle. The World Automotive Design Award recognizes the best new vehicle for the past 12 months and awards vehicles that demonstrate the highest standards of engineering and design innovation. Professor Gerry McGovern OBE, Creative Director of Jaguar Land Rover said Jaguar Land Rover’s vision was to create a 21st century Defender by crossing the boundaries of engineering, technology and design while retains its signature DNA and reputation off-road capabilities. The result is an attractive 4×4 that resonates with customers at the highest level – the emotional level. The signature design makes the New Defender instantly recognizable, and the revised front and rear end design offers excellent approach and exit angles. Land Rover designers reimagined the familiar Defender models, giving the 4×4 a purposeful vertical shape and Alpine windows on the hood, while retaining the side-hinged rear doors and The external spare wheel makes the vehicle very recognizable. In particular, the Defender model has been completely transformed compared to the prototype version, when previously hidden details are now shown on the outside, with the emphasis on simplicity and practicality. The Defender 110 offers a five, six or 5 + 2 seat configuration, while the 90 is capable of accommodating six people in a vehicle the length of a compact family hatchback. The Defender’s diverse capabilities enhance off-road ruggedness and off-road comfort. Underpinned by Land Rover’s D7x aluminum platform – the brand’s toughest bodywork ever – advanced off-road technologies and state-of-the-art powertrain. This is also the model that experts at Euro NCAP have given a maximum safety rating of five stars. The Defender family now includes Defender 90 and Defender 110, as well as 90 and 110 Hard Top commercial variants. Since its launch, Defender has won more than 50 global awards, including Top Gear’s 2020 Vehicle, SUV of the Year 2021 voted by MotorTrend, and Best SUV by Autocar. choose./.