The twin-turbocharged off-roader is headed for Dakar and the FIA World Rally Raid Championship starting in 2026. With 626 horsepower under the hood, the Land Rover Defender Octa is plenty fast.

There are numerous changes to the new Land Rover Defender SUV, starting with a brand-new 130 trim called the Outbound. It makes use of the mild-hybrid inline-six engine and loses its third row of ...

Land Rover has announced its intention to compete with a works team in the Dakar Rally in 2026, marking a significant return to top-level off-road racing. The three-year programme will see ...

This year’s experience should stand Land Rover in good stead for its debut in the Dakar in 2026. We don’t know what specific technical changes will be made to the Defender in order for it to c ...

Related: 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 Review: Long and Loving It The Land Rover Defender is already a formidable off-road machine straight off the showroom floor — but like a lot of modern Land ...