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Twisted Automotive's electric Land Rover Defender restomod painted in Malibu Yellow against an orange background
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There’s an Electric Land Rover Defender Made Just for the US

Classic off-road SUVs like the Land Rover Defender may have honest, rough-and-tumble capability, but they’re neither efficient nor fast. Luckily, it’s now easier than ever to swap out that old diesel or gasoline engine for an electric powertrain. In fact, several restomod shops now offer electric conversion options for their builds. UK-based Twisted Automotive, though, …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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Blue 2021 Land Rover Defender Hard Top 110 panel van driving down a country road
Crossovers

The Land Rover Defender Panel Van Is Ready to Work

While the new Land Rover Defender isn’t a body-on-frame SUV, it’s still more than capable when the pavement runs out. But the new Defender’s goal isn’t just to equal the original’s off-road prowess. It’s meant to be more refined and comfortable on a daily basis; good for something besides just off-roading. This is seemingly why …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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2020 Land Rover Defender 110 overhead
Trucks & SUVs

Land Rover SUVs Are a Maintenance Nightmare

Land Rovers have a certain allure. They are a status SUV with an expensive price tag. But they are also pretty capable in terms of off-road excitement. Some, like the Land Rover Defender, have become iconic overland vehicles in their own right. But how are they when it comes to upkeep? As much of a …
by Jordan Almond
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Ellen Degeneres Loves Portia and Porsches

Ellen Degeneres is a popular celebrity talk show host icon and comedian. She helped Disney find Nemo and Dory, she’s a day show dancing queen, and wife to Portia De Rossi. But she is also a known car enthusiast and lover of Porsches (among others). She has shared secrets for getting out of speeding tickets. …
by Jordan Almond
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Land Rover Defender 110
SUVs

Tesla Powered Land Rover Defender Takes on Bollinger

ECD Automotive Design restores and modifies Land Rover Defender SUVs. They take Land Rover Defenders and rebuild and modernize them from the ground up with better than new components. Their newest build combines the Land Rover Defender body with a Tesla all-electric powertrain. But, how does it compare with the soon-coming Bollinger electric truck? A little history ECD Automotive Design built its …
by HJ Pizarro
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SUVs

Three Classic SUVs Set for a Revival

Automakers are capitalizing on consumer nostalgia with remakes of classic SUVs. Here are three of the most anticipated SUVs on the verge of a major comeback. Land Rover Defender  The legendary Land Rover Defender recently returned to the U.S. market this spring for the first time since 1997. Initially named the Land Rover 90 and …
by Leigh Fields
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The Land Rover Defender Is a Worthy Successor to an Icon

Updating a beloved vehicle is tough. The teams behind icons like the Porsche 911 and Jeep Wrangler know that very well. Too much change and you risk alienating the fans. Too little, and the car loses sales. Land Rover faced this same challenge when it redesigned the Defender for the modern era. The technical specs …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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Did Land Rover Ruin the New Defender?

Since the new Land Rover Defender was officially revealed, the SUV has generated tons of questions. Considering the legacy of the original Defender, this was something Land Rover couldn’t really afford to screw up. Even though it now owns off-road expert Bowler, the Defender needed to be capable of off-roading right out the gate. Even …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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Doug Demuro off-roading his Mercedes G-Wagen Cabriolet (G500 Cabriolet)
Trucks & SUVs

A Mercedes G-Wagen Cabriolet Makes for a Much Better Land Rover

The original Land Rover Defender may be an incredible off-roading SUV, but it also has its flaws. They’re slow, spartan, and not exactly safe. It was safety regulations, in fact, that stopped US sales back in 1997. And the small US-legal production date (’93-’97) makes the Defender rather expensive, especially compared to ones in Europe. …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro
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Importable SUVs That Can Keep up With the Toyota 4Runner

The Toyota 4Runner is a tremendously popular and capable off-road SUV, especially in TRD Pro trim. A good portion of that comes from its old-school design, which is also why it retains its value so well. However, that can be a bit of a problem for potential buyers. While reliable, the best off-roading 4Runners can …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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2019 Lego 4x4 Xtreme Off-Roader
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Live Your Wildest Dreams with These Lego Trucks

Hands up if you had one of those giant Lego blue brick cases with Legos inside as a kid. Kid or adult, Legos are awesome. Especially the company’s Technic line. These are complex building sets that feature things like working gearboxes and electric motors. Car enthusiasts can rejoice in owning a Bugatti Chiron, or turning …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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New Land Rover Defender Finally Revealed

After being dropped in 1997 in the US and in 2016 for many other countries, the new Land Rover Defender is back for 2020. It’s more advanced, upscale, and also more expensive, but it looks almost like an off-road concept vehicle.  The new Defender still has the cues of its predecessor but in a much …
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