Land Rover Monthly November 2021

Find us on @LRMonthly @land_rover_monthly LandRoverMonthly @Landrovermonthly THE other day I found myself running through a rather posh part of London. You know the area where every second vehicle is a Range Rover and every other vehicle is a Porsche or G Wagon. No, I was not running from the police. Nor was my Land Rover broken. In fact, it very recently ticked over the 300,000 km mark. I am training for the London Marathon. Despite my best efforts to focus on my stride, breathing and technique I allow myself a quick peek at some of the Range Rovers, and you know what? Every single one of them had a bright yellow steering lock on. So the poor hedge fund manager who parked it outside his 5 million quid Chelsea…

FOR those interested in the Range Rover Velar with at least £45,000 burning a hole in their pocket, then you may be interested to know you can now specify impeccable hand-finished paint finishes from SV Bespoke, new design elements, and updated technology. Cabin Air Purification Plus makes its debut in the Range Rover Velar too, which optimises cabin air quality by automatically introducing fresh external air when sensors detect CO2 levels fall outside of acceptable levels. Sounds fancy, right, but high concentrations of CO2 can cause drowsiness, reducing driver alertness, so the feature actually has safety benefits. Talking of safety there’s an expanded range of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), including Rear Camera as standard and Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist. Self-sealing tyres have also been introduced with this…

SEALEY has launched its biggest-ever Tool Catalogue! The new edition includes over 11,900 products (with 2800 of those brand new) designed for use in the trade. Covering everything from hand tools to larger workshop equipment, storage and consumables, if the trade needs it, chances are Sealey have it! The ultimate read for automotive technicians, engineers and DIY enthusiasts alike, you can find it online at http://bit.ly/sealeyhome together with a host of user-friendly apps and helpful information.…

IT seems the team at Special Vehicle Operations never have a moment to spare… Their latest work of elite art is a special edition Range Rover Sport SVR with a new solid glass flake paintwork option. Presumably because that’s what prospective buyers were missing from their lives? There are in fact a selection of exclusive paint colour combinations should you not want intense star-like sparkle, as well as tailored interior detailing options, including contrasting hues and premium materials. The Range Rover Sport SVR has sold more than 20,000 examples since it was introduced in 2014, and the bespoke personalisation features of this Ultimate edition are predicted to elevate its appeal even further. Even if you can’t afford one its worth checking out if you find yourself at the Salon Privé,…

PLANNING on going to either the Newbury 4x4 Land Rover & Vintage Spares Day on October 3, or Malvern 4x4 Spares Day & Land Rover Autojumble on October 31? If the answer is yes, you’re in for a special treat. To celebrate LRM having a stand at both shows we are running two fantastic offers. The fifirst one applies to anyone who pre-books their subscription ahead of each show. Should you do so you’ll get a free Sealey mini pen light (worth £41.94), a free coffee from Off Road Bean (only available at the Newbury show) plus your fifirst three issues of Land Rover Monthly – all for a tenner! Goodies will need to be collected from the stand. After you have had your three issues of LRM, you’ll pay…

Send your letters to patrick@lrm.co.uk THE OFFICE Where we are: Warners Group Publications, The Maltings, West Street, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 9PH Tel: 01778 391000 Fax: 01778 392422 Email: editorial@lrm.co.uk The editorial team: Editor Patrick Cruywagen Art Editor Sam McMurray Technical Editor Ed Evans Sub Editors Louise Woodhams, Dave Phillips Regular contributors: Louise Woodhams, Dave Phillips, Richard Hall, Trevor Cuthbert, Gary Pusey, Steve Miller, Dave Barker, Thom Westcott, Jack Dobson, Ian West, Gary Stretton, Alisdair Cusick, Tim Hammond, Craig Allen The support team: Publisher John Greenwood 01778 391116 johng@warnersgroup.co.uk Marketing/Brand Manager Lucie Cox 01778 395016 Advertising Production/Design 01778 395075 Kate Goulding, kate.goulding@warnersgroup.co.uk, Viv Lane, viv.lane@warnersgroup.co.uk Accounts 01778 391000 Distribution Warners Group Distribution 01778 391171 Reader contributions: We welcome any correspondence and feedback from readers, email patrick@lrm.co.uk Advertising: Advertising Manager Steve Miller…