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INEOS Grenadier joins White Desert’s Antarctic operations, supporting luxury expeditions with extreme capability at Wolf’s Fang Runway.

Johannesburg, 27 January 2026 – The 2025 Seven7 Drive for Kids with Cancer set out with the precision of a decade’s experience, yet proved that even the best-laid plans can be upended. What started as a carefully orchestrated seven-day journey across South Africa quickly faced its first challenge: co-founder and expedition leader Danie Botha and […]

Harpreet “Polar Preet” Chandi MBE, the celebrated British adventurer and four-time Guinness World Record holder, is preparing for what could be the pinnacle of her extraordinary career: a solo, unsupported expedition to the North Pole, scheduled for March 2026. If successful, Chandi will become the first woman in history to complete this formidable journey, an […]

On October 15, the LEPAS Global Journey of Elegant Drive officially sets off, marking the flagship event within the LEPAS segment of the 2025 Chery International User Summit. More than a road trip, this thousand-kilometre expedition across eastern China represents a bold declaration of intent from Chery’s luxury sub-brand — a living embodiment of its […]

Pretoria, South Africa – 30 June 2025 – As the countdown to Defender’s historic entry into the 2026 Dakar Rally and FIA World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) begins, a formidable new partnership has been forged. Shackleton, the British expedition apparel specialist known for its cutting-edge performance outerwear and deep-rooted spirit of adventure, has been announced as […]

Pretoria, South Africa – Tuesday, 03 June 2025 – Defender proudly reaffirms its enduring commitment to humanitarian and conservation efforts in Africa by supporting the Kingsley Holgate Foundation’s latest mission: the Greater Gorongosa Expedition. This ambitious journey, which begins today, will see a fleet of Defender vehicles transport life-saving aid and educational materials from South […]

In a dramatic fusion of history, adventure, and capability, the rugged west coast of Scotland recently played host to the Celtic Dagger Expedition—a pioneering mission to uncover World War II artefacts hidden beneath the waves and within the remote, windswept landscape. Spearheaded by marine conservationist, broadcaster, and former Royal Marine Monty Halls, the expedition combined […]

One man. One island. Over 1,000 miles of unforgiving ocean. In a challenge that fuses endurance, exploration and environmental science, Ross Edgley is set to etch a new chapter in human achievement — and ocean conservation. In May 2025, Ross Edgley — ultra-endurance athlete, adventurer and ocean advocate — will embark on one of the […]

Casablanca, March 3, 2025 – In a groundbreaking feat of endurance, innovation, and sustainability, “La Croisière Verte” has successfully completed its ambitious four-month journey from Ouarzazate, Morocco, to Cape Town, South Africa. Covering more than 16,000 km across 16 countries in four fully electric Citroën Amis, this historic expedition has set a new benchmark for […]

PRETORIA, South Africa – Tuesday, 26 November 2024The Defender’s legendary capability and unyielding spirit have been reaffirmed with the successful completion of the Kingsley Holgate Foundation’s Afrika Odyssey Expedition. Spanning an extraordinary 60,000km across 24 African countries, the year-long humanitarian journey exemplifies the Defender’s ability to thrive in the world’s most challenging environments while bringing […]