Beauden Barrett Tackles the New Defender OCTA
Hold onto your gumboots, because a partnership of truly epic proportions has just landed in Aotearoa. Defender, the brand synonymous with rugged capability and a stiff upper lip (even when caked in mud), has announced none other than rugby icon Beauden Barrett as its newest brand ambassador. And what better way to kick off this […]
Chery-built Freelander leaves bitter taste for some
The Freelander is back (almost), but not how you remember it. Once a proudly British SUV that put the “leisure” in leisure activity, it’s now been revived in what some might call a Frankensteinian collaboration between JLR and its long-time Chinese partner Chery—a move bound to make purists reach for their barley water. JLR, seeking […]
Discovery at Goodwoof 2025 – Where Luxury SUVs Go Walkies
Move over agility courses—Goodwoof 2025 just became the main stage for both pedigree pups and pedigree SUVs, as Land Rover Discovery assumes its new mantle as Official Automotive Partner. Forget the usual dog show chic; this year, Discovery is inspiring a summer packed with family adventures and four-legged fun that’s as luxurious as it is […]
New, but not all-new – 2024 Discovery Sport P250 Review
The latest iteration of the Discovery Sport (I don’t think we can call it Land Rover any more can we?) embodies a blend of rugged capability and modern luxury. It’s designed to appeal to a wide range of drivers looking for a versatile SUV experience and this ‘refreshed model’, combines a modern interior and state-of-the-art […]
Land Rover’s new 8-seater Defender 130 is out‘SAND’ing
The launch of the new Land Rover 130 essentially completes the new family line up for the Defender nameplate, and where best to test out this big 8-seater’s off-road capabilities than the ultra-challenging sand dunes of Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Land Rover says that globally, their new Defender has already proven to be very popular […]
Camping in style in Coromandel’s best beaches – Land Rover Defender roadtrip
by Harry Perachi Those in Auckland (and maybe those outside too) know how wet winters can be here. So when your friend throws your way the keys to a Land Rover Defender hours before a long weekend, you know it’s roadtrip time. And, to celebrate the first observation of Matariki, Coromandel was our destination. Aboard […]
An 8-Seater Land Rover Defender is Coming
It will be called the Defender 130
A Hydrogen Powered Defender is Coming!
Land Rover has confirmed its plan to pursue Hydrogen power!
Vera revamped – Land Rover Defender 110 SE review NZ
Based in Newcastle (North East England), Vera is a gritty UK crime drama that has Vera Stanhope, a cynical middle-aged female detective dressed in a shabby overcoat, methodically solving murders and frustrating fellow officers (think Columbo in female form). It’s an exceptionally well-written series with an added bonus that Vera drives a rather battered 1996 […]