UNIQUE SHOWCASE OF VEHICLES USED BY HM QUEEN ELIZABETH II AT THE TORONTO DISTILLERY DISTRICT MAY 10-11
Historic Canadian display of five Royal vehicles from the personal and state fleet of HM Queen Elizabeth II
A tribute to the long history between the Royal Family and JLR which proudly displays the Royal Warrant as an official supplier of vehicle to The Royal Household
In April 2024, HM King Charles III granted JLR a Royal Warrant, and in April 2025 HM Queen Camilla also granted JLR a Royal warrant thus extending the relationship between the automaker and the monarchy
TORONTO, May 8, 2025 /CNW/ - The deep connection between HM Queen Elizabeth II and JLR spanned seven decades and continues to charm loyalists and automobile enthusiasts around the globe. To celebrate the Queen's long history with the automaker, Land Rover Classic has curated a collection of the HM Queen Elizabeth II's state and personal fleet for tour with a single Canadian stop in Toronto, open to the public on Saturday, May 10th and Sunday May 11th, 2025, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm in Toronto's Historic Distillery District.
Exclusive Media Vehicle Reveal and Press Briefing: Friday, May 9th, 10:00 am, Tank House Lane and Trinity Street, Toronto.
As Queen of Canada, HM Queen Elizabeth II had a special connection to both the country and its people, often referring to Canada as a "second home." It is therefore befitting HM that Land Rover Classic bring to Canada this historic exhibit of the vehicles used by the beloved monarch. Each model in the display has been carefully restored and is a tribute to HM, as well as to JLR which proudly displays the Royal Warrant as an official supplier of vehicles to the Royal family dating back to 1948 when King George VI choose an original model Land Rover for state and personal use.
HM Queen Elizabeth II dedicated her life and reign to the service of the Crown and Commonwealth. She was an unparalleled presence among World Leaders who revered and respected Her Majesty's duty, wisdom, and grace. JLR is proud to hold two Royal Warrants as a supplier of automobiles to the Royal Family.
The Canadian display includes:
1954 Land Rover Series I State Review vehicle
The very first State Review Land Rover vehicle featured a custom-designed rear platform and accompanied HM Queen Elizabeth II and HM The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, on a six-month tour of the Commonwealth. This vehicle was sent to Australia for that leg of the tour and is now under the care of a private collector in the United States.
1954 Land Rover Series I (NXN 1)
Originally ordered by HM King George VI, it was used by HM Queen Elizabeth II and other senior members of the Royal Family at Balmoral. Land Rover apprentices restored it in 2010, and it now resides in the Land Rover Classic collection.
1990 Range Rover State Review vehicle
The second State Review Range Rover ever created; this is featured in the image chosen by HM Queen Elizabeth II for her 1994 Christmas card. In it, she and HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, are pictured attending the 50th Anniversary of D-Day Landings in Arromanches. This vehicle is part of the British Motor Museum collection.
1983 Defender 110 V8
A personal vehicle commissioned and used by HM Queen Elizabeth II, it was used on Crown estates Sandringham and Balmoral and was ideal for rural transport and Royal pursuits. The car is fitted with special equipment, leather seats, and a special radio system and is finished in dark green paint to Queen Elizabeth II's choice. With grab handles and footsteps, it is suitable for shooting and fishing trips. This vehicle is part of the British Motor Museum collection.
2005 Rand Rover L322 State Review
This is the fifth State I Royal Review vehicle provided by Land Rover's Special Vehicle Operations.
Like all State vehicles, this one is painted in the royal color claret and boasts hand-painted crests on the doors and tailgate. It features the royal crown topped by a golden-crowned lion, which is part of the royal Coat of Arms. The crown is surrounded by a garter bearing the motto "Honi soit qui mal y pense" (meaning shame on him who thinks evil). This symbolizes the Order of the Garter, an ancient order of knighthood.
The specially adapted rear platform from which the royal party can look out has the same black leather upholstery as inside the driver's cabin. The tailgate folds down to reveal a set of steps so the royal party can easily access the platform. This vehicle was famously used to transport the then Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry during Queen Elizabeth II's ninetieth birthday parade in 2016. This vehicle is part of the British Motor Museum collection.
Notes to Editors
About Land Rover Classic
Land Rover Classic is the official source of authentic cars, expert services, genuine parts and unforgettable experiences for classic Land Rover enthusiasts worldwide. Our team of highly-skilled engineers at the Jaguar Land Rover Classic Works facility in Coventry specialises in outstanding Land Rover Series I and Range Rover Reborn restorations and building the Defender Works V8.
All enquiries from prospective Land Rover Classic customers should be directed to: [email protected] / +44 (0) 2476 566 600 / www.landrover.com/classic
Important notice
JLR is constantly seeking ways to improve the specification, design and production of its vehicles, parts and accessories and alterations take place continually. Whilst every effort is made to produce up-to-date literature, this document should not be regarded as an infallible guide to current specifications or availability, nor does it constitute an offer for the sale of any particular vehicle, part or accessory. All figures are manufacturer's estimates.
For more information on the full range of cars, services, parts and experiences offered by Land Rover Classic, visit: www.landrover.com/classic
Land Rover Classic Channels:
Instagram: instagram.com/landrover.classic/
SOURCE Jaguar Land Rover
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Global News
10 hours ago
- Global News
EV interest is stalling over cost concerns. Could a consumer rebate help?
Demand for electric vehicles around the world appears to be on the decline, according to a recent survey from Shell that says cost and affordability are key concerns for buyers. At the same time, the Canadian government confirmed this week that it is exploring a new consumer rebate for electric vehicles. Statistics Canada reported that in the first quarter, or three months, of this year, 37,299 new zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) were registered, making up 8.7 per cent of all new motor vehicle registrations, down more than 23 per cent compared with one year prior. For the month of April, the latest update from Statistics Canada, EV sales accounted for just over 7.5 per cent of all vehicles sold in Canada. Why are consumers less interested in electric vehicles? New data shows that overall, consumers who haven't bought an EV already say it's primarily due to the costs of purchasing and owning one for the long term. Story continues below advertisement Shell Global released the results of a survey on Tuesday showing falling demand for electric vehicles, especially in Europe and the United States, with affordability the main reason cited, along with charging network reliability. Meanwhile, the report shows that more than two-thirds of current electric vehicle owners reported feeling less worried about charging concerns than a year prior, and nearly three-quarters say the options and availability of public charging points have improved. Although the Shell Global survey did not poll Canadians, there are consistent findings in other recent reports that did. An AutoTrader survey conducted in 2024 found that non-owners in Canada are hesitant to purchase an electric vehicle due to 'limited travel range/distance, inadequate availability of charging stations, higher purchasing costs, and the belief that EVs are unsuitable for cold weather.' 'Overall, while almost half of non-EV owners are open to buying an EV for their next vehicle, interest in EVs has declined for the second year in a row,' Tiffany Ding, director of Insights and Intelligence at AutoTrader, said last year. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy AutoTrader also confirmed at the time that there was a direct correlation between lower gas prices and lower demand for electric vehicles, and vice versa. 2:01 With Trump administration incoming, what will happen to Canada's EV plan? In early 2022, demand for electric vehicles peaked worldwide as the price of traditional gasoline spiked and consumers sought alternatives. Story continues below advertisement This was in addition to strained supply chains, which made traditional gas-powered vehicles more expensive along with other products, and a lack of preparedness for the change in consumer demands made it harder for car companies to keep up. By the end of 2022, things changed direction as supply chains caught up with demand, and affordability started to take a toll on households amid high inflation and rising interest rates. The AutoTrader survey found that drivers instead were looking more and more to hybrid options, including plug-in hybrids, which offer the benefits of both a gas engine and electric by not relying as much or at all on a charging network and consuming less traditional gasoline overall. 6:01 Where does Canada's EV industry currently stand? Prices have also been gradually declining for some electric vehicles, so it is possible car companies are taking note of a drop in demand and cost concerns. Story continues below advertisement In some cases, this has also meant delaying plans for expanding EV production. According to the average price for a new EV in Canada as of December 2024 was $70,682, which is down 7.8 per cent from a year earlier, while used options averaged $42,045, a drop of 18.4 per cent from 2024. Canadians can currently purchase some of the cheaper electric vehicle options brand new, starting at roughly $40,000. There is also the cost of charging, which may include the purchase and installation of a home charger, vehicle maintenance specific to electric vehicles, as well as depreciation over time, which differs compared with some gas-powered versions. AutoTrader's price index for the first quarter of 2025 pinned the national average price for a new vehicle at $65,564 — down almost three per cent year over year — and the national average price for a used vehicle at $36,823, a drop of 2.2 per cent year over year. Could a rebate help? Responding to reporters on Tuesday outside the House of Commons, Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin said 'there will be a consumer rebate,' with few other details given for now. Story continues below advertisement 'Will it be named, iZEV? That I can't tell you,' Dabrusin said when asked by reporters earlier this week about a future rebate program for EVs. This followed a meeting in which the Opposition Conservatives called for current electric vehicle mandates to be scrapped, including the Trudeau government's goal to have all new consumer passenger vehicles and light trucks sold in Canada be zero-emission by 2035, citing concerns about the Canadian auto sector and U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies. As of now, Canada and the United States have imposed on each other a 25 per cent tariff on all automotive imports that do not comply with the current North American trade deal known as the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). Canadian auto makers and other industry leaders also support ending these mandates, suggesting that the lack of consumer rebates or other incentives makes these goals unrealistic and a 'policy failure.' 2:32 BIV: Province pausing electric vehicle rebate program The iZev, or Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles, program was launched by the federal government in 2019 but ran out of funding by January of this year. Dabrusin's comments suggest it will be replaced with a new strategy aimed at making EVs more affordable for some Canadians. Story continues below advertisement The iZev was intended to act in addition to provincial electric vehicle rebates where available. Previously, the iZEV program offered up to $5,000 off the cost of a new electric vehicle, and over the nearly six-year life span, it cost the federal government nearly $3 billion.
Toronto Sun
11 hours ago
- Toronto Sun
Canada retail sales fell 1.1% in May, largest drop in a year
Published Jun 20, 2025 • 3 minute read A Ford Escape SUV at a Ford dealership in Saint-Hubert, Que., on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Photo by Andrej Ivanov / Bloomberg The strain on Canadian consumers became more evident last month after a rush to buy cars ahead of price increases from tariffs appeared to come to an end. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account An advance estimate suggests receipts for retailers plunged 1.1% in May, the biggest decline in a year, Statistics Canada said Friday. That more than reversed April's 0.3% gain, which was slightly lower the median projection in a Bloomberg survey of economists. With cars and parts making up a quarter of Canadian retail sales, the stark difference in sales between those two months suggests volatility in auto purchases played a role in the weakness in the middle of the second quarter. Most of the April gains were also driven by cars. Excluding autos, sales fell 0.3% that month, a bigger decrease than economists had expected, and a second straight monthly drop. Car sales also played a key roles in retail receipts across the country. Sales were up in five of 10 provinces, with motor vehicles and parts leading the gains in British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec — the three biggest provincial economies. On the other hand, New Brunswick saw the largest provincial decrease, led by lower sales of cars and parts. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Despite outperforming expectations in the first quarter, the Canadian economy is expected to stall or contract in the second quarter, as tariff front-running activity in trade and inventory faded. Domestic consumption was already weak in the first three months of this year, and consumers who are concerned about their job prospects will likely continue to curb their spending. The Bank of Canada has paused its easing campaign to assess the impact of tariffs on the economy and firmness in underlying inflation. Some economists believe policymakers already arrived at the end of their easing campaign, but others still expect further reduction this year. Economic data released this and next month will influence the bank's next decision on July 30. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The report 'provides another indication that the economy is heading for a stall in Q2,' Andrew Grantham, economist at Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, said in a report to investors. Still, he added at least some of the May decline 'could reflect a pull-back in auto sales similar to that seen in the U.S. following a couple of months of above-trend purchases.' The data clearly reflect the impact of the uncertainty due to the trade war, Charles St-Arnaud, chief economist at Alberta Central, said in an email. 'However, recent indicators could be suggesting the weakness in May could be the peak for the negative impact of the trade war. Recent confidence indicators are suggesting an improvement in both business and consumer sentiment. While it does not signal a strong rebound in activity, it suggest that we may have seen the worst.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Core retail sales, which exclude gas stations and car dealers, edged up 0.1% in April. The third straight monthly increase was led by higher sales of sporting goods, furniture and home furnishings, and food and beverage. The biggest decrease to core sales came from clothing and accessories, suggesting a more cautious discretionary spending. 'Looking through the tariff- and gas price-driven swings, the retail sales report points to slowing consumer spending through the spring,' Shelly Kaushik, economist at Bank of Montreal, said in a report to investors. 'The weak flash estimate for May, even if largely auto-driven, is consistent with our view that the economy struggled in the second quarter.' According to the statistics agency, 36% of retailers were affected by trade tensions in April. The most common impacts were price increases, change in demand for product and supply chain disruptions. Despite six of nine subsectors seeing monthly gains in retail sales, all of them saw a negative impact on sales. In volume terms, total retail sales rose 0.5% in April. The statistics agency didn't provide sectoral or provincial details for the May estimate. The figure was based on responses from 53.8% of companies surveyed, versus the average final response rate of 90.8% of the previous 12 months. — With assistance from Mario Baker Ramirez. Toronto & GTA MMA World News Sunshine Girls
Winnipeg Free Press
13 hours ago
- Winnipeg Free Press
Mazda Canada CEO David Klan to retire, COO Amy Fleming named successor
RICHMOND HILL – Mazda Canada Inc. says president and chief executive David Klan will retire later this year. He will be succeeded by Amy Fleming, the company's chief operating officer, effective Oct. 1. Klan, 33-year veteran of Mazda, held a broad range of executive positions with Japanese automaker globally before taking the top Canadian job in 2019. Fleming joined Mazda Canada in 2006 and has been senior director and chief operating officer since 2023. Based in Richmond Hill, Ont., Mazda Canada is responsible for the sales and marketing, customer service and parts support of Mazda vehicles in the country. Monday Mornings The latest local business news and a lookahead to the coming week. It has a network of 163 retail stores across Canada. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 20, 2025.
