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22/12/2025

06/10/2025

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Work is to resume first at the carmaker's engine factory in Wolverhampton on Monday.

30/08/2025

Ryan Van Wijngaard making some dust at the Fouriesburg 4x4 day.

16/07/2025

One lesser-known fact about Land Rover is their early involvement in creating the first "monster truck." Specifically, Land Rover designed and built a modified Series 2a model with large tractor tires and specialized axles, essentially creating the original monster truck. Another interesting point is that Land Rover has adapted to a changing world by focusing on more than just off-road capability, including plans for transparent bonnets and advanced laser terrain scanning headlamps.

14/07/2025

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We had the pleasure of meeting Mark, Anja and Husky (the Defender) on their trip. Had a good laugh in the video, when the workshop door opens and the calvalry arrives, like a good old western. And too cute how the workshop cat “Meow Meow” keeps popping onto the scene for a cuddle. Thank you for sharing your experience with us, enjoy your adventure.

We continue on our overland journey, through Lesotho Africa, in our Landrover Defender. Along the way, we have a couple of minor mechanical issues which we ...

09/05/2025

Heck, it even has a smoke screen system. And yes, we can hear your jokes about that from here...

08/04/2025

Hi, to ensure you get the best driving experience, please check whether your Landy is due for service. We recommend you service your vehicle either every 10 000km or once a year, whichever happens first. If the service is due, it’s time for a little TLC.
Please call us on 051 924 2774 or WhatsApp 077 424 2032 to book an appointment.

03/03/2025

WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW ABOUT LAND ROVER
1. How Things Started: After World War II, brothers Maurice and Spencer Wilks built the first ever Rover using the U.S. military’s Jeep 4×4.
2. The Jet Engine: Charles S. King, who helped develop jet engines for Rolls Royce as well, designed the initial Range Rover.
3. The First Monster Truck: Land Rover created an SUV on tractor tires and Studebaker axles for the British Forestry Commission in the ’50s. This was the world’s first monster truck.
4. Military History: Land Rover SUVs have become trusted vehicles for militaries around the world, and fleets have been delivered to many countries.
5. Trans-America Trip: Under the British military, the Range Rover once made a trip all the way from Anchorage, Alaska to Ushuaia, Argentina.
6. Family-Friendly SUVs: The Land Rover Discovery was first introduced into the family SUV segment in 1989.
7. Luxury SUV: The Land Rover was created as a utility-grade vehicle; however, it has since moved its way into the luxury segment thanks to luxe interior amenities and technologies.
8. Rover vs. Land Rover: “Rover” refers to utility vehicles used after WW II; Land Rover as a company wasn’t founded until 1978.
9. Centered Steering Wheel: While it may be hard to picture today, the first Land Rover SUVs were designed with steering wheels in the middle of the dashboard.
10. Road Rover to Range Rover: The first Range Rover was actually called the Road Rover in the ’50s.

05/02/2025

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Passionate South African engineer Anthony Abbott has had an incredible career, having worked in the pinnacle of motorsport, Formula 1, for Red Bull and Merce...

08/01/2025