Land Rover Monthly July 2017

“If we can rekindle the spirit of old Billing we have succeeded” While the Land Rover order books for the all-new Discovery are pretty much full up, we have instead opted to put a Discovery 3 on the cover. I like to call it the car that saved Land Rover because at the time of its launch in 2004 they were a company under pressure due to reliability issues and poor after-sales service. Remember how the diehard Discovery 1 and 2 owners cursed its revolutionary styling and looks? Now those very same people own and love them. How the wheel has turned. I first had the privilege of driving one in 2004 at its international launch in northern Scotland. I was just blown away by its incredible off-road capabilities. I…

If you’re looking for a Land Rover show to attend in the UK this year, make a note of the dates Friday 27 to Sunday 29 of July in your diary now, as the Billing Off-Road Show promises to the best and biggest yet. For the first time since the Land Rover Experience used it ten years ago, the Riverside Course, designed by the original team of Billing Show organisers in 1992, Richard Green, John Cornwall, Richard Thomas and Dave Barker, will be open. That combined with the even more demanding Lakeside Course, with its infamous mud run, makes the 2017 event the ultimate Land Rover and 4x4 challenge. In the demonstration area, both weekend and day tripper visitors will find plenty to do and see with trade stands and…

THOUSANDS OF PENSIONS CUT Jaguar LaND rover has reached an agreement with trade union unite, which means staff will calculate their final pension based on the average of their salary from now until they retire rather than on the basis of their final pay package. It brings an end to years of dispute. DEFENDER THEFTS INCREASE Nfu MuTuaL is urging owners of Defenders to fit security measures, such as a mechanical immobiliser and tracking device, and be vigilant to thieves to reduce the risk of their vehicles being stolen as they acquire iconic classic status. Thieves are also targeting component parts, so consider using a marking system. Latest figures from the insurer reveal that claims costs for theft of Defender vehicles rose to £2.1 million in 2016, an increase of…

JuST DayS after the Velar made its geneva debut, tuning specialists LuMMa Design, launched their wide-body design study of it, which they say will enter production at the end of this year. Called the CLr gT, this limited edition model hasn’t got a price tag yet, but its SuV conversions typically cost around £25,000. LuMMa’s distinctive front and rear spoiler, outrageously swollen wheel arches – and door panel extensions you could stack your copies of LrM on – certainly give the car an extra dose of aggression, but teamed with the distinctive underbody diffuser, which incorporates a pair of angular stainless steel exhaust tailpipes, is it all a step too far? one thing is for sure: those 305/35 tyres that are wrapped around the 12x22 inch wheels are going to…

AHEAD of the Super Title bout with WBa World heavyweight Champion Wladimir Klitschko, anthony Joshua took delivery of a bespoke range rover SVautobiography Dynamic. Joshua commissioned the vehicle when he visited the SVo Technical Centre in Warwickshire, where he worked with Land rover specialists to create various interior and exterior features, including a bespoke paint finish (named World Champion graphite), boxing glove emblems in the door handles and sports equipment storage in the boot. his custom-built car is the first to feature the new SVo Design Pack, which includes unique front and rear bumpers (with integrated quad tailpipes), new side vents and sills and a bespoke grille. oh, and just in case you missed the big fight anthony stopped Wladimir after 11 dramatic rounds, retained his IBf heavyweight title and…

Luxury Car specialist, Clive Sutton, has launched a tailor-made upgrade programme for the latest range rover models. available through their bespoke division, the enhancements include a full aero body kit consisting of a new front bumper, roof spoiler, flared wheel arches with a wide-track wheel kit, custom brake calipers and new exhaust finishers. Customers looking for something a bit more subtle can opt for bumpers, mirrors, trim or grilles – either finished in paint or carbon. also on offer are lightweight 22-inch ten-spoke alloy wheels in matt graphite, silver or black. Inside, Sutton Bespoke can offer a two-tone leather retrim, and tuning upgrades are also available. full prices and specifications for will be announced in due course, and beyond its styling and performance packages, it provides a tailor-made service for…