Land Rover Monthly June 2017

“Nothing makes me happier than the Great British Summer” The smells of summer. Freshly-cut grass, suntan lotion and mouthwatering BBQ smoke. A time for big smiles, fun Land Rover trips and creating lifelong memories. James Dent once said: “A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing and the lawn mower is broken.” I would like to change the last four words of that quote to “the Land Rover is not broken.” I can’t think of anything that makes me happier than the Great British Summer – and that’s what this issue is all about. On page 42 our former editor and summer lover Dave Phillips advises us on what to with and in your Land Rover this summer. My time…

Founded by ex-Formula One senior manager and Ferrari commercial head Dany Bahar, ARES Design majors in unique, high-performance vehicles, and its take on the Defender, is just that. Its dedicated production facility in Modena, Italy, is taking care of the interior, which will feature an abundance of luxury materials such as aluminium, carbon fibre, hand-crafted wood and Italian leather, while JE MotorWorks is concentrating on the performance side of things – with a 282 bhp and 325 lb ft of torque Rover V8 mated to a six-speed tiptronic auto gearbox. They will also fit a specially-designed exhaust system, uprated driveshafts, differentials and two inch lift suspension, winches, roof bars and sidesteps, as well as exclusively-designed wheels. JE have made major investments in both equipment and a skilled team in order…

DUNSFOLD OPEN WEEKEND The DunsfolD Collection is holding its biennial open Weekend, now renamed as The Dunsfold Collection land Rover show, on June 10 to 11 at the springbok estate in surrey. Around 130 of the Collection’s rare and unique vehicles will be on display, and over a dozen of the most important land Rover clubs have already booked their stands and committed to displaying a further 150 vehicles. More information in this month’s Dunsfold Diaries on page 38. NEW DISCOVERY SELLS LIKE HOT CAKES The All-neW Discovery enjoyed an impressive first full month of sales making it the vehicle of choice for 3284 uK buyers while the Discovery sport has overtaken the Range Rover evoque as the fastest-selling land Rover of all time in the uK, retailing 7239 vehicles.…

lAnD RoVeR has launched a new visitor attraction at its solihull home, which celebrates the story behind the world’s greatest luxury suV – the Range Rover. The interactive exhibit coincides with the opening of Velar manufacturing tours at the plant and takes visitors on a time-travelling voyage that starts with its inception in the mid-1960s. Roger Crathorne, aka Mr land Rover, who has been heavily involved in the creation of the exhibition said: “At the time i began my career in 1967 as a Technical Assistant on the Velar Team, the intention was never to build a luxury vehicle. over the 50 years since, the Range Rover has come a long way and this exhibit tells that incredible story.” To book a tour go to solihull.landroverexperience.co.uk/manufacturing/range-rover-story.html.…

if you are a lady that just loves land Rovers then you need to join the landy ladies facebook group created by Victoria Towell last year. it is a friendly, fun women-only group who all share a love for the green oval and provide support, advice and help for fellow members. The community has grown to nearly 575 enthusiasts and there’s a dedicated website, modified4x4.com, where you can meet the team and check out the latest news and events, as well as browse its online shop boasting a variety of merchandise ranging from Defender parts to clothing and tracking devices. The group has even received an accolade that few if any land Rover clubs can claim: a letter from her Majesty the Queen who thanked Victoria for the set of…

hAVinG TAKen on the challenge of organising the Billing off Road show, Richard and sarah Arrowsmith have been working flat out to ensure visitors to this year’s event (July 28 to 30) have the best time ever. highlights include access to the original Riverside Course, which will be open for the first time since the land Rover experience used it ten years ago in addition to the lakeside Course for plenty of off-road fun, as well as trade stands and autojumble galore and, of course, the usual land Rover clubs. With the new children’s play area and live music in the evening, as well as onsite camping, it’s the perfect way to spend a long weekend with the family. Go to thebillingoffroadexperience.co.uk/ book-now.…