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The Land Rover Defender EV will not hit the market before 2030

In an interview with Autocar, Jaguar’s chief commercial officer Lennard Hoornik hinted that the Land Rover Defender won’t hit the market until 2030.

Land Rover has conducted research into electrifying the Defender, which has shown a lack of space for batteries. “We said we would do an electric model for each of our new brands, Range Rover, Defender, Discovery and Jaguar. We remain committed to that. But finding the space in the current Defender is really, really difficult. We’ll have to use something different,” Hoornik said.

Hoornik also added that electrifying the current L663, which is based on the D7x platform, is not something the company wants to do. “The L663 is brilliant at what it does and we already have a four-cylinder plug-in hybrid version, but it’s not easy to find the extra space in the chassis that you need for the batteries, given the axle and the capabilities that are required,” Hoornik said.

It is not known whether a new platform will be developed or whether JLR will use an existing one for the future Defender EV.

Source: Autocar

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This Apocalypse Hellfire 6×6 costs $157,000

About a decade ago, the first six-wheel drive conversions appeared on the market, which over time attracted the attention of many. One such example based on the Jeep Gladiator was made by Apocalypse Manufacturing, and is now for sale.

Apocalypse Manufacturing is known for creating some of the craziest cars designed to dominate any terrain with explosive power. This car is covered in the livery of the American flag and is dedicated to the new President of the United States Donald Trump with the inscription “Trump 2024” on the left side.

To turn the Jeep Gladiator into an extreme car capable of all terrains, engineers added a third axle and special rims with 40-inch tires. The front part has new lights and a radiator grille, while the front and rear quarter panels have been retained. A few changes have also been made inside, such as the addition of bright blue thread, a specially sewn emblem on the steering wheel (a mushroom cloud).

This Hellfire 6×6 is powered by a 3.0-L V6 turbo diesel engine mated to an automatic transmission. When it comes to price, this car costs $157,000.

Source: SoFlo Customs

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This Apocalypse Hellfire 6x6 costs $157,000
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2026 Shelby GT350 and GT350R

Almost 6 decades after Carol Shelby introduced the first GT350 model, American company Shelby American has launched a new GT350 and the most powerful version of this model ever, the Shelby GT350R, which will be produced in just 36 units.

Shelby will produce 526 units of the GT350 for the US market, while the rest of the world will also get a limited number. The car is equipped with lowering springs, new stabilizers and a Borla cat-back exhaust system, an aluminum hood with a hatch, a new aggressive grille, a three-piece splitter and Shelby badging, and a set of 20-inch wheels wrapped in Shelby’s special high-performance tires. There is also a rear ducktail spoiler and tinted windows, while buyers can also order a rear wing and a carbon fiber package.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in leather and feature Shelby badging. There are special plates on the sills, and one is located on the dashboard. Manual transmission models feature a ball-shaped shifter.

The GT350R features optimized chassis stiffeners and JRI suspension for improved track handling, an aluminum hood with carbon fiber vents, carbon fiber ventilated fenders, a carbon fiber rear wing, and a carbon fiber rear diffuser. The cabin features Sparco racing seats, a roll cage, a four-point seat belt, and an AIM Solo 2 lap timer, along with carbon fiber accents.

Powering the GT350 is a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 engine with 480 hp, mated to either an automatic or manual transmission. Those looking for more power can opt for a Whipple-supercharged version that delivers 810 hp. This version will start at $109,999. The Shelby GT350R is powered by a 5.0-liter supercharged V8 engine with more than 840 hp, mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. The price is currently unknown.

Source: Shelby American

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2026 Shelby GT350 and GT350R