Land Rover has announced it is cancelling the 09 Mongolia event
Any one eles any more info :w00t: Regards Tim
Temporary G4 less :( 15 110 TDCi XS, 90 V8 Hybrid, RR Vogue SE :)
Gone 06 RRS G4 (BV55 YZN), 08 D3 G4 TDV6 (BD08 VTG)
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Yes that is correct. It,s over. I can confirm from a very very good source that has just confirmed it.
Sally.
An offical announcement is expected today Regards Tim
Kim :( ___________________________________________
Kim (Born to shop.... :P) Allsebrook (aka willowkis)
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Came from one of the guys that was doing selection so I would think that he is pretty much in the know.
Sally
Land Rover yesterday confirmed that it will cancel the Land Rover G4 Challenge programme in order to focus more on product launches in 2009.
"Given the severity of the global economic downturn and trading conditions, we need to make some tough decisions and that means prioritising our budgets on new product launches. We are disappointed for the competitors who have shown so much commitment and put tremendous effort into succeeding as representatives of their nation. We have and will continue to take swift and decisive actions for the benefit of the business; unfortunately that means the Land Rover G4 Challenge has to come to an early close," said Phil Popham, Managing Director Land Rover.Popham continued: "We want to thank the suppliers and sponsors who formed an integral role in the Challenge to date. The Challenge played a part in bringing the adventurous spirit of our brand and products to life. We will continue to look at other opportunities which will enable us to engage with our customers and reach new audiences."A key part of the Land Rover G4 Challenge was its commitment to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. The Challenge was utilised as a fund generating activity for the charity, with the aim of generating £1million over the course of the next two programmes. Despite cancelling the Challenge, Land Rover remains committed to this partnership.Paul Jenkins, speaking on behalf of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, said: "The International Federation's partnership with the Land Rover G4 Challenge has already had a substantial impact on the lives of vulnerable people in many countries and we are well ahead of the targets we set. We highly value the support we have received and look forward to strengthening relationships between Land Rover and national Red Cross Red Crescent Societies around the world.""This relationship is something Land Rover highly values and we are proud that it helps to save lives. We will continue to build on the incredibly successful partnership we have with the International Federation and the funds generated to date prove this success,” said Popham. Regards Tim
http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/236686/
Alan Edwards in doing some digging I gather that they (L-R) are still considering what to do; may ship the cars back for sale or go on to do a non-competitive delivery of stuff with the vehicles re-liveried as International Red Cross.
Sad, but probably not good to be seen to spend too much n non-core activities - having said that, how much was left to spend after everything that L-R has invested in the 09 event so far?
Chris B Chris BaleHarrogate, North Yorkshire, UKFounder member - Vice Chairman 2007-08G4 LE D2 2003-08 (still in the club, fully kitted)
Hopefully they will at least sort the site out to give the credit to those who have completed past events and those that made the 09 selections! Whats the point in hiding all this info!
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