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Keeping petrol costs down post-pump
With petrol prices on the rise again, Brits are being offered tips on how to keep the fuel gage up after visiting the pumps. The penny-pinching team at NetVoucherCodes.co.uk have put together their advice for motorists on making fuel last longer. Among the suggestions is taking anything weighty out of your car, driving smoothly...
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Updates to the Highway Code recently introduced that motorists might not know
Drivers are being warned about eleven new and updated highway laws that could catch them out.
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Land Rover Show Returns to Newark
For many years, the Great British Land Rover Show has been seen as the perfect way to bring down the curtain on the season. After missing out in 2020, the autumn extravaganza was back in 2021 – when it set new records by attracting the biggest attendance in its illustrious...
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Toyota reigns supreme as world's most desired car
For the second year in a row, Toyota reigns supreme as the most searched car brand according to Compare the Market’s annual analysis of Google Trends data.
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How many cars have you owned?
A recent study has identified some interesting facts... Breakdowns and car faults are the most common reason UK drivers replace their vehicles and apparently those living in the North of England will, on average, own more cars than motorists in the South.
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Spare onion to hand? Clearing a frozen windscreen - top 12 tips
As winter fast approaches in the UK, motorists are being offered expert advice on how to clear their windscreen and avoid a fine and possible penalty points on their licence.The car leasing experts at LeaseCar.uk have provided their top tips for effectively clearing windows and windscreens on a freezing cold morning.
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Revealed: The UK areas with the most winter road accidents
Driving with windows full of condensation and icy roads to look out, certainly makes you doubt the most wonderful time of the year when on the roads. Winter can be a challenging time for drivers, as sub-zero temperatures lead to dangerous road conditions.
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The Great British Land Rover Show November 2021
The Great British Land Rover Show, at Stoneleigh in Warwickshire, took place on Sunday 21 November. And after missing out last year when the second round of lockdown restrictions came into force, the annual indoor event was back with a bang.
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Texaco has the most expensive fuel prices in the country, new research reveals
While the long snaking lines of cars desperate for fuel outside petrol stations have dissipated, the panic of the fuel shortage is still fresh in many minds.
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Terranet and holoride exploring super-human vision technology in autonomous vehicles
Terranet AB (TERRNT B), developers of advanced driver-assistance software (ADAS) that specifically addresses safety and comfort through precise, fast, and intelligent sensor technology, has announced teaming up with holoride to explore innovative applications for its VoxelFlowTM technology – helping to revolutionize in-vehicle experiences for passengers in autonomous vehicles.
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Driveway legal loophole which allows strangers to scoop up your space
Drivers can cause outrage by parking on other’s private driveways, so what can homeowners do to get rid of pesky unwanted parkers?
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England's pothole crisis revealed - which counties fix the most and who pays out the most compensation?
The team at www.billplant.co.uk undertook a Freedom of Information request with councils all over England* to determine the extent of the pothole crisis, finding out just how many potholes were fixed throughout 2020, how many complaints were received and, following on from this, how many claims were made for compensation,...
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More than 20% of Brits say they have bought their car a Christmas present, new study finds
A new survey asking 1,000 car owners how they treat their vehicles has found that 23% of car owners have bought Christmas presents for their cars in the past.
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Cheffins Vintage Sale to include Series 1 Land Rover used in Heartbeat
In its current ownership for the last 17 years, this Series 1 was delivered new to Greenham's of Shrewsbury in May 1950 with the original registration GNT 117. It was subsequently re-registered in 1986 having spent some years in Yorkshire where it was used in the first series of Heartbeat. ...
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Motorists urged to book MOTs this Autumn
Millions of motorists are being urged to book MOT’s as the pressure of the COVID backlog starts to mount on mechanics. The car leasing experts at LeaseCar.co.uk are encouraging drivers to book their MOT’s in as soon as possible to ease the strain on garages.
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Bond Edition Series Land Rover Produced By John Brown 4x4
In anticipation of the James Bond premiere, a Bond edition Series 3 Land Rover® was provided to Sotheby's by John Brown 4x4 for sale in a celebrated Luxury auction earlier this month.
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Off-Road Driving For Beginners And Advanced Drivers
General Tire Provides Tips for Safe Off-Road Trips
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UK car owners - Hot Wheels wants to make your pride and joy into a die-cast toy car to be enjoyed by millions
The unique opportunity to have your car immortalised as a Hot Wheels die-cast is being offered to one lucky enthusiast in the UK. The number one toy car producer is asking classic, modified and race car owners to submit their special car builds for judging at its virtual Hot Wheels...
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1943 FORD GPW JEEP, FOR SALE WITH H&H CLASSICS AT THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM
Formerly the Property of Oscar Winner Rex Harrison, 1943 Ford GPW Jeep, for Sale with H&H Classics at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford, September 8th Estimate £25,000 - £30,000
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The UK's Roller Coaster Roads
Motorists looking to go on road trips this summer are being warned about roller coaster roads in the UK.
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ONE IN THREE DRIVERS DON’T KNOW WHETHER TO BUY PETROL, ELECTRIC OR DIESEL POWERED CAR
Almost one in three drivers (32%) say if they were buying a new or a second-hand car they do not know whether to buy a petrol, electric or diesel powered one. Younger drivers, 18 – 34s, are even more undecided with almost half (49%) saying they are unsure what type...
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2021 Q1 & Q2 - Global Telemetrics vehicle recovery figures top £10.8 million & Land Rover takes 7 out of the 10 ‘top spots’
With the first half of 2021 now behind us, leading vehicle tracking and security brand – Global Telemetrics – reveals its theft report for the period January – June. Once again, the Land Rover badge holds the most appeal for car thieves with the brand featuring seven times on Global...
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The 4x4 & Pick Up Show Back This June
The 4x4 & Pick-Up Show is back this June after a hugely successful inaugural year in 2018. The show was so well regarded by the industry, organisers Assignment Media were delighted to be nominated for the Best Launch Show award in the Exhibition News Independent Organisers’ Awards. The event was...
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Show Preview: 4x4 & Pick-up Show
Whether your interest in pick-ups and 4x4s is for professional or recreational purposes, the 4x4 & Pick-up Show will have something for you with dedicated days for both the trade and public.
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Temporary Closure Of Pye Corner In Powys
Temporary closures of Pye Corner will occur this spring, as work is done to fill deeper holes at the eastern end of the trial. The lane is typically well surfaced and sustainable with just a few shallow ruts, is one of two running east-to-west from the A44 towards Llandrindod Wells,...
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Essex County Council Reaches Out To Lane Users
The Rights Of Way Department at Essex County Council has advised interested stakeholders that it intends to form a working group of its own officers as well as motor vehicle users. This will be authorised with decision-making on the management of county’s green lanes.
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Planned Repairs On Major Lakes Byway
One of the Lake District’s most popular rights of way is set to be closed to four-wheeled vehicles while repairs take place over the next couple of months. The lane is known colloquially as Mountain Road as it isn’t formally named.
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MAC 4X4 CHALLENGE HAS RUN ITS COURSE
THE ORGANISERS OF the Macmillan 4x4 Challenge have announced that the event is to be discontinued. Having raised some £1.4million for the cancer charity since its inception in 2002, the annual trail run has become an institution in the off-road calendar – howeverwith signs of dwindling support, Peter Rowland of...
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18-month closures on Hollinsclough lanes
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL has imposed 18-month temporary Traffic Regulation Orders on Limer Rake and Swan Lake, two rocky lanes in the village of Hollinsclough. Both have suffered from erosion over a long period of time, allowing large rocks to become more exposed – to the point where 4x4 drivers in...
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URGENT NEED FOR HISTORICAL EVIDENCE IN BID TO SAVE PEAK LANES
THE PEAK AND DERBYSHIRE VEHICLE USER GROUP (PDVUG) is appealing for assistance from people who may have driven green lanes inthe Peak District in years gone by.
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A New Name for Total Off-Road!
TOR to amalgamate with 4x4 magazine - First combined issue on sale 14 April - More pages, more features - still off-road to the core!
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Total Victory For Greed And Dishonesty As Brushfield Lane Closes For Good
AFTER A PROLONGED BATTLE to save it from closure, one of Derbyshire’s best remaining green lanes has joined the list of beautiful, sustainable trails in the county to be stripped of their motor vehicle rights for no good reason.
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NEW SPONSOR ANNOUNCED FOR 2017 GREAT BRITISH LAND ROVER SHOWS
THE GREAT BRITISH LAND ROVER SHOW has a new headline sponsor. Both of this year’s shows, in April and November, will be supported by Rimmer Bros – a company bringing with it a fresh look in addition to stacks and stacks of fabulous Land Rover parts and accessories.
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OFF-ROAD MOTORSPORT WORLD IN MOURNING FOR DREW BOWLER
THE OFF-ROAD WORLD is in mourning after the sudden death of one of its most popular figures, Drew Bowler, on 14 November 2016. The visionary engineering genius behind Bowler Motorsport, Drew was responsible for some of the most successful Land Rover competition cars ever built – most famously the Wildcat,...
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NEW SHOWROOM NOW OPEN AT ACHSV
ACH SPECIAL VEHICLES opened its new showroom near Silverstone in late October – showcasing the equipment it offers alongside its latest builds and a preview of projects to come from its workshops.
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CROWDFUNDING BID TO FUND REPAIRS ON DOCTORS GATE LANE
GREEN LANE USERS have been given the opportunity to help save one of Britain’s bestloved and most beautiful lanes, after a crowdfunding initiative was launched by a local GLASS rep.Andy Hutchfield, who represents the association in County Durham, has set up a Just Giving page with the aim of raising...
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Mac Concepts Reveal X-Class Double Cab
On sale late next year, premium pick up will take the one-tonne market more upmarket than ever before...
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Llanerchindda Farm Donates To Green Lane Fighting Fund
THE GREEN LANE ASSOCIATION has received a donation to its fighting fund from Llanerchindda Farm – the Mid- Welsh guest house that’s long been a go-to destination for 4x4 drivers looking to explore the region’s unique network of unsurfaced rights of way. We’ve featured Llanerchindda Farm in the past, joining its staff on a tour of the Welsh lanes aboard their 110 (pictured).
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Discovery 5 Prepares To Wade In To Suv Market
Low box, air springs and seven seats on all models - High-tech off-road and towing aids - First Deliveries Spring 2017 - Priced from £43,495
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Skoda Set To Take Seven-Seater Market by Storm With All-New Kodiaq
SKODA’S BRILLIANT YETI was our 4x4 of the Year in 2010. It has been a massive hit for the company – which is now starting to build on its success with a major 4x4 product offensive. Spearheading this is the Kodiaq.
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Mitsubishi Hints At Next Shogun
Ground Tourer could be more than a concept - but current Shogun still has years left
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Sparks Set To Fly At Stoneleigh For Great British Land Rover Show
A MERE MONTH AND A HALF after this issue of TOR is published, the season-ending Great British Land Rover Show will return to Stoneleigh. And the show organisers are working at full capacity to ensure it provides Landy fans with the a memorable climax to the year. The show will round off the season in style on Sunday 27 November.
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Land Rover unveils 2.0-litre diesel for Range Rover Sport
LAND ROVER HAS ANNOUNCED major changes to the 2017 Range Rover Sport – including a new version of the 2.0-litre Ingenium engine.Badged SD4, the twin-turbocharged diesel unit will be tuned for 240bhp and 368lbf.ft. Land Rover predicts that it will get the Sport from 0-60mph in 8.0 seconds.
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There’s a new Overland model to top off the Cherokee range, too
The Cherokee has gained a new range-topper in the form of the Overland. Despite its name, this isn’t the same deal as the old Grand Cherokee Overland, which was modifi ed for off -road use.
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Jeep adds new 75th Anniversary models
More equipment and heritage styling for Wrangler and Grand Cherokee - Wrangler priced from £34,765
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No sign of let-up in growth of Double-Cab Market
More new models confirmed - Badge-engineering agreements proliferate - Premium makers eyeing one-tonne sales
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Renault Readying Alaskan for European Launch
Navara-based pick-up - Coil-sprung live rear axle - Rear LSD standard on all models - UK sales to commence during 2017
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Things you're not allowed to do in Britain anymore
Another popular and sustainable right of way senselessly extinguished, as Peak Pasture is administrated out of existence
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Sparks Set To Fly At Stoneleigh
In just a couple of months’ time, the season-ending Great British Land Rover Show will be here once more, and the show organisers are working at full capacity to ensure you have the most memorable show this year.
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PICK-UP MARKET GROWS AS FIAT ADDS NEW FULLBACK
Badge-engineered Mitsubishi L200 • Only available as double-cab • Rear diff lock or full-time 4wd • From £20,995+VAT
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Lincolnshire land rover club donates £2160 to local air ambulance
At the recent Brocklesby Country Fair, members of the Lincolnshire Land Rover Club recently presented a cheque for £2160 to Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance. The money was raised by auctioning an original painting by well known cartoonist Pete Wilford, along with a further four limited-edition prints.
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37” RUBBER FOR MIGHTY PORTAL G-WAGEN
37x13.5R18 Mickey Thompson ATs • €7900 plus vehicle
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DACIA UNVEILS UPDATES TO HIGH-VALUE DUSTER 4X4
Updated styling • New top-spec model • Extended engine range • Four-wheel drive option on every model • From £11,495
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double success for gould
MARTIN GOULD continued his run of Britpart MSA British Cross Country Championship successes with his second victory of the season aboard his Buxton 4x4 Rivet. His win came at round three of the championship, held at Forrest Estate in South West Scotland. Richard Wynne-Williams was second in his Lofthouse Freelander.
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fire and brimstone at tong
ROUND TWO OF THE NORTHERN OFF-ROAD CLUB’S Groundtrax 2016 championship was held at Tong, Bradford and was sponsored by Farnell Land Rover.
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gatescarth reopens after maintenance is completed
GATESCARTH PASS, between Mardale and Longsleddale in the Lake District, is perhaps the most outstanding unsurfaced road in England. It’s a rocky route through spectacular scenery and, thanks to good relationships and close interaction between the TRF, GLASS and the Lake District National Park Authority, it’s available for trail riders...
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The Great British Land Rover Show are delighted to announce Bearmach to continue as headline sponsor for November show!
With the continued commitment and further involvement from Bearmach, show organisers Assignment Media have confirmed that they are doubling the size of the show for November by adding a second hall as well as developing the show to include a Workshop Demonstration Area.
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New Season, New Sponsor
This year, the Northern Off Road Club has a championship sponsor. Groundtrax (www.groundtrax.com) specialise in ground protection and reinforcement. The owner not only stepped up to support the club by sponsoring the championship but also signed up for a full season as a novice entrant, having just purchased a new...
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Better News From The Peaks As Three Byways Confirmed During 2015
THE PEAK DISTRICT has become home to the ugliest assault on freedom since NERC itself. However amid the high-profile closures of destination lanes such as Stanage Edge, Chapel Gate and Roych Clough, and the ludicrous prospect of Brushfield being downgraded to a bridleway, there continue to be some moments of commonsense.
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Welcome Return for Water Lane
WATER LANE, a classic sunken lane near Alton in Hampshire, has reopened after a major project to resurface it for much of its length.
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Ssangyong adds budget van to Rexton range
£19,495 plus VAT | New 2.2-litre diesel | 176bhp | 40.4mpg
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Centurion celebrates Isuzu’s 100th anniversary
As well as the AT35, Isuzu has also introduced the Centurion - a limited-edition D-Max created to celebrate the manufacturer’s 100th anniversary. This is intended as a range-topping lifestyle model - with the accent very much on high-tech luxuries and exterior looks rather than enhancing the truck’s already prodigious off-road ability.
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Waymarking Spree on Sailisbury Plain
THE GREEN LANE ASSOCIATION’S ambitious project to waymark the extraordinary network of trails criss-crossing Salisbury Plain has entered its sixth year. It did so with a campaign of new marking - in GLASS’ own words, ‘we went crazy and decided on a three-day-on-the-trot mini-project to make the most of the...
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Repairs Commence on Gatescarth Pass
ONE OF BRITAIN’S VERY BEST RIGHTS OF WAY is currently being repaired - thanks to a £2500 joint donation by the Green Lane Association and Trail Riders; Fellowship. Following a landslip this winter, Gatescarth Pass in the Lake District faced a prolonged spell of closure; with limited funds available but...
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Rights of Way Users’ Fury after Spike Trap found on Salisbury Plain Byway
A BYWAY ON SALISBURY PLAIN has become a crime scene, after an improvised spike trap was found in ruts on the trail north of Tilshead. The device, made of wood with nails driven through it, was apparently placed on the track to puncture the tyres of recreational motor vehicles -...
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Peak District proposes Washgate TRO
THE PEAK DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK has proposed a permanent TRO on Washgate, a lane straddling the border between Derbyshire and Staffordshire just south of Buxton.
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NEW HI-LUX HERE SOON – AND IT’S EVEN BETTER OFF-ROAD
20% stiffer chassis • 3500kg towing limit • 148bhp, 295lbf.ft 2.4-litre diesel • Front and rear locking LSDs
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Incredible Ravenol Offer
A brilliant offer is currently available from Ravenol High Performance Lubricants who will send you a £25 gift voucher to spend on any of their products when you subscribe to Total Off-Road magazine from as little as £24 per year.
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DEFRA plans green laning forum
THE GOVERNMENT IS PROPOSING to set up a one-off forum to discuss the use of motor vehicles on public rights of way.
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Rover and Out
On 29 January, the final Land Rover Defender was driven off the production line at Solihull. After more than 67 years of continuous production spanning the Series I, II, IIA and III, the 90/110/127 and finally the Defender itself, Britain’s iconic off-road machine was no more.
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At long last, Jeep’s making a pick-up
The list of concepts and teasers seems almost endless, and Jeep has plenty of heritage in the pick-up market. But it wasn’t until January that Sergio Marchionne, boss of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, confirmed in public that there will be a utility version of the forthcoming Wrangler.
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NEXT-GENERATION WRANGLER – STILL THE REAL THING
Ladder chassis • Live axles • 240bhp, 420lbf.ft diesel • On sale in 2017 • And there’s a double-cab on the way
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International Class!
There was a good turnout for the Dorset Land Rover Club's most recent Open Driving Day at Matchams Leisure Park, near Ringwood. Nearly fifty drivers signed on in total for the event, with the vast majority in green oval-badged vehicles - although there were also a couple of other makes...
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The Great British Land Rover Show Is Back
On Sunday 24 April, the hugely popular Great British Land Rover Show will return for its third run, this time at the brand new venue of Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire.
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Cobley takes second Defender Challenge title
AFTER A LONG AND TESTING SEASON, the finale of the Defender Challenge by Bowler series got underway in late November at The Scottish Borders Hillrally. Held at the Forrest Estate in Castle Douglas, this would determine who was to be crowned champion for 2015.
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Project Land Cruiser Colorado - Grip Without a Trip....
In last month’s issue, we talked about the way our Colorado’s Superwinch Talon 9.5SR performed during a hard day’s off-roading in the wet woodland of Silverdale. Needless to say, a session like that is going to ask a lot of a vehicle’s tyres, too, so this month it’s our 265/75R16 Maxxis MT-764 Bighorns’ turn under the spotlight.
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Escape To The Country
Rights of way therapy… It’s about moving into the slow lane, forgetting about the stress of the world and just enjoying the countryside for a while. And when you get the chance to help others enjoy it too, so much the better!
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Silenced By Suzukis
Set in 20 acres of shrubland with views over the surrounding hills of the Peak District, the Tearsall Farm site has a decent grassy area for camping – and some almost impossibly steep, muddy gulleys for those who want a challenge.
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Show Off Strength
A 4x4 is generally a robust kind of vehicle. Old ones don’t have the same sort of clever design as newer cars but they’re made of metal, and lots of it, and that’s only ever a good thing.
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A Week of Ups on the Downs
Back in 2002, an intrepid crew from the Essex Land Rover Club took their caravans and went to camp on a mountain in Wales. A local guide offered to show us some lanes, the sun shone and everyone had a wonderful time.
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Bonkas Fun
They say that a picture is worth a thousand words. So we’re indebted to the lads from Bonkas 4x4 Wales for sending us these pictures and no words at all – which is fine, because they do pretty much tell the story of the club’s recent playday at Ty Rhiw.
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21 Years Of SROC Team Trials
The Southern Rover Owners Club CCV Team Trial, held over the first weekend of August, celebrated its 21st birthday this year. Over the past four or five years, word seems to have got out about it and it has been gathering more and more competitors.
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Slindon Hosts Annual Wildlife Fundraiser
The 2015 UK Rhino Charge 2015 took place at Slindon Safari in early September, raising £3325 for wildlife conservation in Africa.
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Muddy Fun Brings Rewards For Kids’ Hospice
Back in July, while most people were attempting to relax in the garden, the Mud Monsters crew had other ideas. For them, July involves planning and getting ready for one of the biggest weekends of the year – in which the third Saturday and Sunday sees the Mud Monsters site...
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Kids’ Hospice Thanks 4x4 Responders For A Great Day Out
Patients at Naomi House, a children’s hospice near Winchester, were treated to a day out at Muddy Bottom 4x4 when volunteer drivers from Wessex 4x4 Response turned up to give them the off-road ride of a lifetime.
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Fording The Way In Warwickshire
The forecast for Warwickshire on Saturday 25 July was dry with sunny intervals. The reality was something entirely different: cloudy with occasional light showers and fairly humid. But whatever the weather, it’s always good to go laning.
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Steady Going In Slaley Forest
Nero’s green lane run on 19 July was aimed at attracting more novice drivers, so we took to a series of lanes around Slaley Forest, not far from the West of Consett.
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Scots Find New Site In East Fife
The Scottish Off-Road Club held the fourth roundof this year’s Trials Championship at a brand new site in East Fife, which attracted a fantastic gathering of 26 competitors. It’s been a while since we’ve had these kind of numbers, so long may it continue!
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Hurst Clough Lane Confirmed as Byway
A popular lane in the peak district has been rescued from closure, after Derbyshire County Council confirmed its status as that of a Byway Open to All Traffic.
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Wall Damage Reported At Hollinsclough
Staffordshire Police are investigating an apparent case of criminal damage after stones were taken from the wall adjoining Limers Rake, Hollinsclough, on Sunday 28 June. It’s alleged that the stones were placed on the track surface to smooth out the rock-crawl section towards the top of the lane, and were...
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Duke’s Legal Threat To Byway Creation
Northumberland County Council has been warned of possible legal action by the Duke of Northumberland if it presses ahead with plans to create a Byway Open to All Traffic on his land.
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A New Site Rises In The West
The Muddy Millers have been busy trying out a new site. Trelystan sounds a bit like a mysterious nation that used to be part of the USSR, but in fact it’s a small parish on the border of England and Wales.
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Surrey Seems To Be The Hardest Word
Our day on the lanes in Surrey began with a brief meet up at the westbound Clacket Lane services on the M25 for a rendezvous with part of the group. After a quick coffee, we headed on to the main meeting point near Ockham Common.
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Tailored Insurance For Challenge Vehicles
Heritage Classic Car Insurance, which has just become the headline sponsor of the Severn Valley Challenge, is the first specialist broker to offer a tailored insurance package for drivers with winch challenge vehicles.
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Long-Time Chairman Stands Down From Glass
Ed Cairns, who has chaired the Green Lane Association for many years, has taken the decision to stand down from his position due to ill health.
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Technology Can’t Stop A Great Day’s Laning!
Saturday morning, bright and fairly early, saw a quartet of vehicles from the Cheshire LRC set off en route for Buxton. We took the scenic route, avoiding the M6 – with the unexpected addition of a couple of laps of Macclesfield due to leader Mark following his sat-nav instead of...
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Boxgrove To Open Doors For Last Time
The popular off-road site of Boxgrove, just east of Chichester in West Sussex, will open for the last time on 9 August. A popular playday site and competition venue, the former quarry is being lost to landfill after many years as a favourite among off-roaders in the south-east.
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One Hull of a Time
Some places around the country remind people of different things. If I said Wales, you might think sheep. Perhaps if Cornwall cropped up in the conversation, you’d start drooling about clotted cream. And until recently, if anyone were to mention Hull I would think of the Humber Bridge and not...
