Dave Kavermann
Land Rover turns Dakar-winning Defender into road-legal 4x4
The Defender Dakar brings the 2026 Dakar Rally-winning D7X-R’s engine, suspension and off-road hardware to a limited-run road-legal 4x4.
1 Day Ago
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Marton Pettendy
2027 Land Rover Defender lineup revealed with new trims and price hikes
The British automaker’s popular large off-road SUV has come in for a 27MY update, bringing a new Vertex trim and a $100,000-plus base price.
1 Month Ago
Marton Pettendy
Multiple Land Rover, Range Rover and Jaguar models recalled
Jaguar Land Rover Australia has recalled several Land Rover, Range Rover and Jaguar models due to a potential oil leak.
2 Months Ago
William Stopford
Land Rover Defender, Discovery and Range Rover recalled
More than 23,000 Land Rover and Range Rover vehicles built between 2019 and 2026 may have a defect that stops their driver's airbag from working.
2 Months Ago
Damion Smy
JLR partnering with Stellantis on new Land Rover Defender models
Land Rover will expand the Defender lineup in the United States with a new model using underpinnings shared with Jeep parent Stellantis.
2 Months Ago
CarExpert
2026 CarExpert Choice winner: Best Off-Road SUV
The Land Rover Defender takes the pain out of off-roading, offering clever technology and excellent comfort.
2 Months Ago
Marton Pettendy
Land Rover Defender recalled
The current Land Rover Defender has been called back to workshops due to potentially faulty rear seatbelt anchors.
5 Months Ago
Marton Pettendy
‘Baby’ Defender Sport will “go anywhere” despite being all-electric – report
The first electric Defender will offer genuine off-road capability, according to the director of Land Rover’s newest sub-brand.
6 Months Ago
Damion Smy
2026 Baby Land Rover Defender could be called ‘Defender Sport’ – report
More details have emerged about the smallest, most affordable Land Rover after it was spotted testing with more revealing camouflage.
11 Months Ago
Derek Fung
Baby Land Rover Defender spied with electric drivetrain
The Land Rover Defender is set to spawn a smaller EV that will serve as the brand's new entry-level model.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Land Rover Defender, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport get blacked-out flagships
The sportiest versions of JLR's Defender, Range Rover and Range Rover Sport SUVs have been dipped in black, from their wheels to their seats and badges.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
2026 Land Rover Defender prices: Upgrade brings more V8 options, new tech
More Land Rover Defender variants will offer V8 power for 2026, and all versions will bring a larger touchscreen and minor cosmetic tweaks.
1 Year Ago
James Wong
Land Rover reveals challenge-ready Defender Trophy Edition
The Defender 110 Trophy Edition marks a return to off-road challenges for the British marque, with heritage colours and adventure-ready kit.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
Land Rover Defender Sport, anyone? Baby luxury electric SUV firms
The downsized Land Rover Defender Sport is one step closer to reality, having been spied testing ahead of a prospective 2027 launch.
1 Year Ago
Josh Nevett
Classic Land Rover Defender gets battle-ready upgrades
Land Rover Defender restomods don't get much tougher than this – the armoured, weaponised Helderburg Bellatrix.
1 Year Ago
Max Davies
Land Rover Defender recalled
Land Rover is recalling more than 100 examples of its popular Defender SUV due to a fault that could cause its optional snorkel to detach.
1 Year Ago
