Land Rover has revealed the first look at its purpose-built rally-raid prototype, the Defender Dakar D7X-R, as it prepares to enter the 2026 Dakar Rally and World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC). Tested under extreme desert conditions in Morocco, the prototype marks a major milestone for the brand’s entry into competitive off-road racing. Set to compete in […]
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Apr 25, 2025
Land Rover Revives Defender Soft Top With 405 HP V8
Land Rover Classic has brought back the iconic Defender Soft Top, launching the Classic Defender V8 Works Bespoke Soft Top — a modern tribute to the legendary off-roader. Powered by a 405hp 5.0L V8 paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, the short-wheelbase “90” model aims to blend open-air freedom with rugged performance. Each vehicle is […]
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Apr 25, 2025
Is Retro the New Modern in Automotive Design?
In an era of screens, sensors and electrification, it might seem surprising that some of the most talked-about cars in 2025 look straight out of the past. But retro design isn’t just a nostalgic gimmick — it’s become a powerful aesthetic tool for brands looking to stand out and reconnect with heritage. From boxy silhouettes […]
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Apr 2, 2025
Jaguar Land Rover Announces New ‘Defender Awards’ Programme
Jaguar Land Rover’s Defender brand has announced the launch of the Defender Awards, a new initiative set to benefit “small non-profit conservation and humanitarian charities and organizations across the globe” – and it’s kicking things off immediately, with applications for this year’s awards open now. The new initiative builds on a rich heritage of humanitarian […]
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Mar 28, 2025
Hands-On with the 2025 Land Rover Defender OCTA
The latest Defender in Land Rover’s four-wheeled infantry is here – and it is quite something. Ever since it was announced last summer, there’s been an endless buzz around the Land Rover Defender OCTA. And understandably so: it’s an SUV with a 635 horsepower, 4.4 litre, twin-turbo V8 engine that does 0-to-60 in 3.8-seconds, has […]
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Mar 12, 2025
Range Rover Is Only Making Three Units of This Ultra-Rare Sport SV
Land Rover has unveiled the new Range Rover Sport SV Park City Edition, an extremely limited-edition vehicle inspired by “alpine landscapes” that is “explicitly designed for luxury winter sports enthusiasts.” Limited to just three units, the luxe car houses bespoke treadplates etched with text reading “Park City Edition 1 of 3.” Galvanized by the popular […]
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Aug 7, 2024
Range Rover Unveils New Sport SV Edition Two
Range Rover has introduced its latest vehicle, the Sport SV Edition Two. This new model embodies a blend of performance and refined luxury, designed to raise the bar of the automaker’s high-performance SUV segment. The Sport SV Edition Two showcases a dynamic exterior with four distinct design curations: Blue Nebula Matte, Ligurian Black Gloss, Marl […]
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Jul 3, 2024
Land Rover Reveals Off-Road-Ready Defender OCTA
Since its 1948 establishment, Land Rover has been heralded as an automotive leader in off-road-oriented vehicles, without comprising style. Out of the lot, the Land Rover Defender has been one of the automaker’s signature models, which was first introduced in 1983. Land Rover then decided to revive the model in 2020 and since then it […]
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May 28, 2024
Paul Smith and Land Rover Team Up for Limited Edition Die-Cast Defender Model
Fashion designer Paul Smith has teamed up with Land Rover to release a limited edition die-cast model of the Defender 90, originally created in 2015. The 1:18 scale model is a collector’s edition that captures the unique design and detailing of the bespoke Defender, reflecting Smith’s signature style and Land Rover’s iconic craftsmanship. The model […]
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May 12, 2024
Land Rover Defender Upgraded With Comfort-First Features and New Diesel Engine
Land Rover has rolled out a suite of new upgrades and features for its flagship Defender model, including all-new captain chairs and a new D350 powertrain. The luxurious new seats, fitted with heating and cooling technology, will be available for second-row riders in the Defender 130. The chairs possess individual armrests with an aisle in […]
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Apr 23, 2024
Range Rover’s First Electric Prototype Braves the Arctic Circle
Range Rover has unveiled its first electric vehicle (EV), providing a closer look at the initial prototype during rigorous Arctic testing in Sweden. The prototype features an all-black design, adhering to the brand’s iconic style while showcasing the quality of its construction. This inaugural phase of real-world testing follows a comprehensive year of virtual development […]
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Mar 18, 2024
A Closer Look at the 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
During an exclusive invite to the Land Rover House in Park City, Utah, we got some personal time with the 2024 Range Rover Sport and its more exclusive Park City Edition brethren. For starters, the Range Rover Sport – which was announced in 2022 – is arguably the perfect sized SUV for everything. Naturally, its […]
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Jan 15, 2024
Alvarez Works Reconstructs Land Rover Defenders Into Works of Art
The Land Rover Defender is arguably the jewel in the British automaker’s storied history. Enthusiasts from North America to Japan have gone to great lengths to restore and maintain some of the older, more revered models. Based in Portugal, Alvarez Works is a boutique studio that restores Land Rover Defenders into drivable works of art. […]
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Oct 4, 2023
UNDEFEATED and Galpin Auto Sports Unveil Urban-Inspired Custom Land Rover Builds
Los Angeles-based streetwear brand, UNDEFEATED, has once again joined forces with Galpin Auto Sports (GAS), a globally recognized bespoke car designer, to introduce two personalized Land Rover builds inspired by and tailored to urban environments. These builds utilized the Defender 90 and 110 models, following a prior collaboration between the duo that unveiled outdoor-centric custom […]
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Sep 18, 2023
Why Kano’s Rugby World Cup Launch With Defender Feels Like “Home Sweet Home”
For East Ham-raised grime legend, Kano, any stage across the world – whether that be for music or acting – feels like “Home Sweet Home.” The rapper is currently working through his rollout for the final season of Top Boy, arguably one of the most highly-anticipated seasons to hit Netflix in years. However, from the […]
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Aug 15, 2023
Roadtripping With the New Range Rover Sport
ARange Rover Sportis a rite of passage. It’s a car for grown-ups who don’t want to grow up; you tell the outside world that you’ve got it together, but only you – the driver – know what you’rereallyup to. Youcouldbuy the fully-fledgedRange Rover, but you’re not the kind that goes rambling on a Sunday jaunt. […]
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Jul 27, 2023
’90s Range Rover Classic Gets an LS3 Corvette Engine
Thanks to ECD Auto Design and its Project Oliver Plaid, collectors can now enjoy the timeless machine that is the 1990s Range Rover Classic but with a modern twist — a Corvette LS3 engine under the hood. ECD, one of the largest Land Rover restoration companies in the automotive world, has become primarily known for […]
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May 31, 2023
The Already-Sold Out 626 BHP Range Rover Sport SV “Edition One” Has Arrived
The successor to the much-loved SVR is here — the all-new Range Rover Sport SV, and it lives up to all the expectations and some. As the marque’s performance-focused flagship SUV, you can bet on it coming with a hefty powerplant. Indeed, as under the hood is a BMW-sourced mild-hybrid twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 engine that […]