Urban Automotive shares official video showcasing the Defender 130 enhancement package

Pretoria-based Defender Rally delivered a commanding and deeply competitive performance at the 2026 Desafío Ruta 40 in Argentina, bringing all three crews and cars to the finish of one of rally-raid’s most punishing aren

Pretoria, South Africa – 22 January 2026: Defender has announced the winners of the inaugural Defender Awards, celebrating bold initiatives that are reshaping conservation and humanitarian efforts across the globe. From marine welfare and wildlife protection to ecological restoration and healthcare provision, the awards recognise organisations and individuals tackling some of the planet’s most pressing […]

Pretoria, South Africa – 19 January 2026: Defender Rally has made a stunning entrance on the world stage, claiming first and second place in the Stock class at the 2026 Dakar Rally – the ultimate test of endurance, skill, and vehicle capability. Drivers Rokas Baciuška and Oriol Vidal powered their Defender Dakar D7X-R to victory […]

For a quarter of a century, Defender and the Kingsley Holgate Foundation have shared more than routes across maps. They have shared a belief that adventure, when guided by purpose, can become a powerful force for humanitarian change. This year marks 25 years of continuous partnership between the iconic adventure brand and one of Africa’s […]

Pretoria, South Africa – 25 November 2025 – Defender Rally has lifted the veil on its latest competitive machine: the Defender Dakar D7X-R. Set to make its world debut at the 2026 Dakar Rally, the D7X-R marks Defender’s full-throttle entry into the newly launched Stock category of the World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC), a platform designed […]

Pretoria, South Africa – Thursday, 13 November 2025 – The Defender Trophy, Land Rover’s new global adventure competition, has officially begun with the completion of its first qualification event. Marking the return of the British icon to global challenge events, the Trophy blends extreme adventure with a greater purpose, supporting conservation partner Tusk in Africa. […]

Pretoria, South Africa – 03 November 2025: Defender has reaffirmed its commitment to humanitarian and conservation work across the African continent with the handover of two new Defender 130 Outbound vehicles to the Kingsley Holgate Foundation. This milestone marks the continuation of a long-standing partnership defined by purposeful exploration and life-changing impact. For decades, the […]

Pretoria, South Africa – 13 October 2025 – Defender, the iconic British adventure brand, has unveiled the shortlist for its inaugural Defender Awards, shining a spotlight on 56 remarkable international projects that are redefining conservation and humanitarian work across the globe. Among the shortlisted projects, nine hail from South Africa, exemplifying the nation’s commitment to […]

Pretoria, South Africa – 01 October 2025 – Defender Rally has stepped up its campaign for the 2026 Dakar Rally and FIA World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC), completing a pivotal test of its first competition-spec Defender Dakar D7X-R in the challenging Sahara terrain of eastern Morocco. The milestone test was attended by Ian James, the newly […]

Pretoria, South Africa – 8 August 2025 – Defender is celebrating one of the most important, yet often overlooked, moments in sporting history as it kicks off its partnership with the Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025. At the heart of this campaign is the story of Emily Valentine – the first known woman to […]

Pretoria, South Africa – Friday, 04 July 2025 — When rugged capability meets uncompromising design, the result is nothing short of commanding. Enter the Defender OCTA Black—Land Rover’s boldest, most performance-focused iteration of its iconic all-terrain flagship. Already revered as the most capable Defender to date, the new OCTA Black pushes the envelope further with […]

Pretoria, South Africa – 28 May 2025 — The Land Rover Defender, a name synonymous with adventure and indomitable capability, continues its modern evolution with a suite of design, technology, and performance upgrades that enhance its legendary spirit while refining its everyday usability. With fresh updates across the 90, 110, and 130 body styles—and the […]