The iconic and gas devouring Defender is indeed getting a new electric brother, but don’t expect this in showrooms anytime soon. Targeted for “specialist applications”, the Electric Defender Research Vehicle swaps out the diesel engine for a 70kw (94 hp) electric motor coupled up with a 300 volt lithium-ion battery that should power the car for a range of up to 50 miles. The car also maintains the four-wheel drive system and receives a tweaked version the company’s Terrain Response system.

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As the winter weather confronts us with rather tough driving conditions - large swathes of Europe are forecasted to see snow by the weekend particularly the UK - with over six inches forecast for England and Wales. However, help is at hand - even in the most treacherous of conditions!
An absolute colossus in rugged terrain and uncompromisingly chameleon-esque in nature: the Kahn wide body Defender will bring out the steel-edged, fearless drive-anywhere person in you; it feels almost unstoppable with excellent ground clearance, grip levels and good axle articulation.
When you own a Kahn Defender - you cannot simply drive from one place to another; instead you ‘experience the adventure’ of getting from one place to another. If that is not enough - you’ll even look good and drive rather well - no matter where you are!

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Land Rover is committed to offering the best possible vehicle for tackling the harshest landscape the Earth has to offer. However did you know the extent of their consideration for the well-being of its passengers during their adventure? Well Y&R Dubai conceptualized an emergency edible survival guide was made as a promotional campaign for Land Rover, made from potato-based starch paper and printed using glycerin based ink which are perfectly safe to eat. On top of that, this edible guidebook has the same nutritional value as a cheeseburger, but there is an expiry date, so it is advisable to get lost before the book goes off. Keep a look out for these edible guidebooks as 70,000 units are set to be included into an auto magazine as part of their advertising campaign. 

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