Unveiling of the New Range Rover Velar | Step inside some of the planet’s most exclusive homes | Man’s relationship with dogs | An epic drive through the Isle of Skye | The legendary Beechcraft Bonanza takes to the Skies
DESIGN TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY
DESIGN TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY INSIGHT NEWS N A V I G A T O R 01 DESIGN MODERN EXPLORERS In December 1971, two Range Rover crews set out on a formidable 18,000-mile journey across the Americas that would become part of Land Rover history. Departing from Anchorage in Alaska and ending their journey at the most southerly point in Argentina, the now iconic British Trans- Americas Expedition was led by British officer, explorer and author Colonel John Nicholas Blashford-Snell, who steered his two first-generation Range Rovers across the continents. Halfway down, they faced the complete Darién Gap, a large swathe of undeveloped swampland and rainforest connecting the two Americas at the border between Panama and Colombia. Thanks to Blashford-Snell’s legendary grit and the two Range Rovers’ peerless capabilities, the expedition made it across to become the first vehicle-based expedition to traverse both American continents through the Darién Gap. Fast forward to 2017, and this classic Land Rover moment now lives again, thanks to the 2017 Land Rover Heritage Collection: a premium range of clothing, gifts and accessories, inspired by that all-conquering spirit of perseverance. In it, you’ll see the inspiration from the original Range Rovers’ navy and gold finish, while technical graphics and route map designs help bring the legend of the British Trans- Americas Expedition back to life. FIND OUT MORE To see the full range of products, visit landrover.com/shop HERITAGE DARIÉN GAP IPHONE COVER The blue Heritage Darién Gap hard case cover for iPhones captures the mood of the original expedition with a modern twist, featuring Range Rover technical drawings and the original Heritage logo. The cover is compatible with wireless charging and is available for iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 7 and 7 Plus (also available for the Samsung Galaxy range). landrover.com/shop PHOTOGRAPHY: EMMA HALL / IAN WINSTANLEY 8
The Land Rover Heritage Collection 2017 celebrates the original spirit of the British Trans-Americas Expedition and features a full range of clothing and accessories for both men and women 9
Land Rover Magazine showcases stories from around the world that celebrate inner strength and the drive to go Above and Beyond.
In this issue, New Defender is put through its paces by two inspirational young adventurers as they prepare for an expedition to the South Pole. We also celebrate 50 years of Range Rover by taking a journey of discovery to Dubai. As well as looking back, we look to future as a group of visionaries explain the technologies that could change the future for all of us.
In this issue, new Defender is put through its paces by two inspirational young adventurers as they prepare for an expedition to the South Pole. We also celebrate 50 years of Range Rover by taking a journey of discovery to Dubai. As well as looking back, we look to future as a group of visionaries explain the technologies that could change the future for all of us.
Icelandic surfing, enabled by the new Land Rover Defender
| Artisanal globe-making in London with Bellerby & Co
| Gallery of stunning drone photography
| Author Helen Russell explores the meaning of happiness
| Exclusive short story by Jean Macneil
Shenzhen by Range Rover Sport PHEV
| A first drive in the new Range Rover Evoque
| Mid-century modernist architecture in Germany
| George Bamford on what makes true luxury
| Meet moon-walker Charlie Duke
| Carnival subculture in Brazil
Share the passion of a Land Rover-loving community in a remote corner of India
| Experience the thrills of driving on ice in the Range Rover Velar
| Explore stunning Donegal with seafarer Monty Halls and his family
| Relive the child-like sense of wonder captured at the Above & Beyond Tour
| See why the Range Rover PHEV impressed mountaineer Jimmy Chin
| Encounter the most powerful Defender: the Classic Works V8 special
Look back at the birth of the original Land Rover | How Land Rover has driven adventure and scientific exploration | GQ Editor Dylan Jones discusses inspiration with Chief Design Officer Gerry McGovern | Exploring the potential impact of electrification and connected vehicles | Tackling the 999 steep steps up to Heaven’s Gate in China
New Range Rover and Range Rover Sport Plug-in Hybrids | Why Oslo shines as a beacon of electric mobility | Uncovering Mia Suki’s unbridled passion | How Project Hero is optimising crisis response for the Austrian Red Cross | A stunning Norwegian drive in the Range Rover Velar
Unveiling of the New Range Rover Velar | Step inside some of the planet’s most exclusive homes | Man’s relationship with dogs | An epic drive through the Isle of Skye | The legendary Beechcraft Bonanza takes to the Skies
Unboxing of the All-New Discovery | A portrait of the sailing legend, Sir Ben Ainslie | Look into the future of mobility and transportation | Copenhagen – probably the coolest city in the world?
Meet Ratan Tata | Travel through the Outback in a Discovery Sport | Head to California in search of the Lost Coast | Sir Paul Smith and his bespoke Defender | Grass roots Rugby
