After Richard Hammond had a go in the all-new Defender, Tiff Needell is much obliged to give his thoughts on that very same Defender. Seriously, just check the license plates! But as opposed to Richard’s criticism, Tiff defends the unibody sport utility vehicle for an understandable reason. Speaking of body-on-frame models of old, our protagonist remembers how much […]

The Grand Tour’s Richard Hammond is a big fan of the original Land Rover Defender, but is he as fond of the new one? In typical Drivetribe fashion, this isn’t an ordinary review and instead revolves around the British journalist driving to the countryside to take his dog for a walk. Yes, really. The example tested […]

Does a diesel engine make the new Defender even more desirable? There is no diesel-powered Defender in the U.S. lineup, so the Land Rover Defender 110 D240 is forbidden fruit for Americans. It’s also a rare beast: You can’t order one anymore, even in its home market. After less than a year on the market, the Defender’s […]

Hiking, history, and some really good tarts, thanks to Land Rover’s newest model In these strange times of COVID-19 bubbles and limited travel, we need to find adventure close to home. With that in mind, my wife Claire and I embarked on a trek in search of fresh air, postcard vistas, home-baked treats and very […]

Land Rover lovers unconvinced by the exterior frills and fripperies of the new-style Defender can now have all the mod cons, and a V8 engine, shoehorned into an old model’s boxy frame. The service is offered by Arkonik, a Somerset-based company that painstakingly re-engineers veteran vehicles by restoring or replacing almost every component until they’re […]

Startech is no stranger to modifying various Land Rover products, such as the Velar or the Discovery to name a few. The tuner also came out with mods for the original Defender, so it was only a matter of time before they got their hands on the all-new model. Even though they don’t have an […]