The Landrovers in the Media and news
The Landrovers in the Media and news

THE LANDROVERS IN THE MEDIA

 

SupercarBlondie: "No stone is left unturned in personalizing these vehicles."

This May (2026) Ben Thompson, senior editor from SupercarBlondie visited our Dream Factory in Amsterdam. SupercarBlondie became one of the biggest and most influential platforms in supercar and luxury lifestyle. With the title: Amsterdam workshop performs incredibly intricate Land Rover Defender customizations where they’ll add anything you ask for and even make them into EVs” he opens his article about craftmenship, adventure and ‘No stones are left unturned in personalizing these vehicles.’

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Ben Thompson editor from SupercarBlondie driving The Landrovers Defender

Top Gear: The Landrovers Panterra review: what's it like to drive a 600bhp, 375-mile electric Defender?

In December 2025, Top Gear’s senior editor Stephen Dobie visited our head quarters in Amsterdam. Inside the workshop, where classic Defenders are rebuilt and re-engineered, he spent time with the Panterra Defender and the team who developed it. His visit resulted in a first-drive review that looks beyond nostalgia and specifications, focusing instead on how this electric Defender drives, feels and redefines what a restomod can be.

As Top Gear puts it: “This is no mere transplant, though. The Landrovers has spent the last seven years building up to this point, redesigning almost every component beneath that familiar Landie silhouette to properly do justice to the engineering depths it’s explored

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Top gear journalist driving Defender Panterra on road

De Mooiste Wegen on RTL4 - Defender Panterra Rica heads to Mallorca

On 17 January 2026, The Landrovers was featured in the popular Dutch television programme De Mooiste Wegen with Werner Budding on RTL 4 at 17:30. In this episode, the journey leads to Mallorca, an island where landscape, craft and driving pleasure go hand in hand. At the centre of the story is our Defender Panterra Rica, travelling across some of Mallorca’s most celebrated routes. From the dramatic ascent of Sa Calobra and the Col dels Reis to the exposed cliffs of Cap Formentor.

The full video can be streamed on Videoland or viewed again via De Mooiste wegen episode 6.

 

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land rover Defender Panterra Rica from The Landrovers on col dels reis on Mallorca

PistonHeads: The Landrovers Panterra | PH Review

PistonHeads is one of UK’s most influential automotive media platforms, combining in-depth journalism, first-drive reviews and a highly engaged enthusiast community.
Its importance to international automotive journalism lies in its editorial independence, technical credibility and global reach, meaning coverage on PistonHeads often shapes opinion well beyond the UK market. We had the honor of PistonHeads visiting our The Landrovers Head Quarters in Amsterdam. Senior car journalist Stephen Dobie drove our Defender Panterra Rica and “Guess what: a small Dutch firm has beaten JLR to a fully electric 4×4.” And he continues: “…this is no mere powertrain transplant – it’s a rethink of what a Defender should be capable of.”

The full article can be read on PistonHeads.

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Journalist from PistonHeads driving in The Landrovers Panterra Rica on a road through the dunes

Quote: Poldermodels with Power

The authoritative Quote Magazine published an article in its October 2025 issue about the four most exclusive car manufacturers in the Netherlands (and far beyond). Quote is the leading Dutch monthly magazine about business, money, careers, and high-networth individuals. Published by Hearst Magazines, Quote is often called “The Dutch Forbes.” The Landrovers are proudly included. Alongside us, you’ll also find Von SchmidtSpyker, and Maturo Competition Cars.

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The Landrovers in quote magazine with Defender, porche, lancia maturo and spyker in front of an old building

LUXUO: The Art of Bespoke: How The Landrovers Turn the Defender into a Luxury Icon

Luxuo is one of the leading international online platform in luxury media. With a sharp eye for exclusive trends and high-quality content, Luxuo offers an authoritative perspective on the world of luxury. From cars and watches to travel and art. With global reach and influential reputation, Luxuo is considered the ultimate reference for enthusiasts and connoisseurs of true luxury. In an exclusive interview with The Landrovers’ owners Peter, Daniel, and Frank they spoke about their ambitions, their achievements, and how it all began. A unique glimpse into the world of the most exclusive Land Rovers in the world.

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electric landrover panterra in the grand canyon

Expedition Portal: From Cape Town daydream to bespoke Defenders

Graeme Bell, senior editor of Expedition Portal, went all out on the history, the craftsmanship, and the ultra-bespoke character of our custom-built Defenders. With over 600,000 unique visitors a day and a forum with over 170,000 members, Expedition Portal is the ultimate online platform for Overlanders—adventurers who cross the planet with the most rugged cars and motors.

Graeme Bell dedicated his life to traveling the planet by land, seeking adventure and unique experiences. Graeme has spent the last decade living permanently on the road in a self-built Land Rover–based camper.

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Custom build ultra bespoke Defender by The Landrovers in front of a house used for media article in Expedition portal

TopGear

“A chassis rescued from the desert, paired with a state-of-the-art Intrax suspension system featuring manually adjustable dampers, and brought to life through the meticulous craftsmanship of The Landrovers’ 40-strong team — who design nearly everything in-house, from custom wheels to bespoke digital dash software. The result? One of the most striking and sophisticated Defenders since the legendary Camel Trophy era.”

Ruben Baeten, senior editor of TopGear drove one of our custom build Defenders. Want to get behind the wheel with him?

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top gear review The landrovers Defender v8

Day One - All Charged Up

Jay Jay Boske from Day One is getting all charged up! At The Landrovers in Amsterdam, building a Land Rover with twice the power of the most powerful Tesla has become just another day at the office. In the season premiere of All Charged Up, we get exclusive behind-the-scenes access to their workshop — then it’s full throttle on the beach as we put this beast to the ultimate test. (Video in Dutch, with subtitles.)

Drivers Dream

In this video Sjoerd van Stokkum from Drivers Dream visits The Landrovers in Amsterdam. A Dutch company that builds the most special Land Rover Defenders in the world! Take a look and have a close indepth look on the intire proces of restoring a classic Land Rover Defender in the most luxurious and beautifull way.

Video in Dutch but with Eglish subtitles.

Quote Magazine

For over three decades, Quote has held a singular position at the summit of business journalism. Its signature tone — independent, ironic, and unapologetically sharp — stems from a deliberate distance to its subject: not just Old Money, but more importantly, the rise of New Wealth. Quote is the insider’s guide to a world where capital is power, access is everything, and legacy is built in real time.

Quote writes for those who are in that world and for those who aspire to enter it. Ambitious, driven, inspires readers who understand that true luxury is not just owned, but earned.

Quote visited us during the launch of our Panterra, the first ever full electric Defender.

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