Land Rover and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has launched a new global initiative, under the theme ‘Reaching Vulnerable People Around the World’. Over the next three years, Land Rover has committed to help national Red Cross or Red Crescent societies implement or step up priority programmes in 15 countries, with a particular focus on two extensive humanitarian programmes in Sierra Leone and China.
In addition, and in response to the worsening situation in Pakistan affecting over 14 million people in an area equivalent to the size of the UK, Land Rover is donating six Defender 110 station wagons to the Pakistan Red Crescent Society to help its disaster relief operation. Many roads and bridges have been badly damaged; leaving many areas cut off from normal transport links. The vehicles will be used to deliver aid in the form of food, clean water, shelter and medical supplies to thousands of people in need in the most remote and cut-off communities. Jaguar Land Rover employees have also been raising money to support the relief operation through the British Red Cross.
Land Rover’s support will enable the Sierra Leone Red Cross Society to reach remote communities, improve access to health care and safe water, and support young people affected by civil war.
Little Book of Land Rover, foreword by Stephen Vokins (ISBN 978-1-907803-01-7), is a cute little book, full of colourful photographs and interesting snippets of information about the iconic vehicle. It covers every model from the iconic Series I up to the current Freelander 2, giving a potted history as well as descriptions of key design features and range line-ups.
Essex-based Extreme 4×4 offers these stylish modular steel wheel rims especially for Land Rover owners. The rims will fit 90, 110, Discovery 1 and Range Rover Classic models, and they combine strength and a pleasing appearance.
Ever been annoyed by the way synthetic winch rope bunches at one end of the drum when you’re pulling to one side? If so, the Goodwinch Sliding Hawse is the answer to your prayers. It’s basically two fairleads, which fit over the payout for your winch: the bottom one is static, but the top one shifts from side-to-side, meaning you can control the way the rope pulls back into place.
Available from all good motoring outlets, this is a complete timing belt kit for the current Mitsubishi
Check out Hella’s new range of LED lights, aimed specifically at the agricultural and construction industries. LEDs last significantly longer than Xenon or halogen bulbs, and these new lights are suitable for 12- and 24-volt electrics. That makes them suitable for use on caravans, buses, traction vehicles, trailers… and 4x4s, of course.
These new dampers have just been launched by Koni for the UK 4×4 market. The Heavy Track adjustable shock absorbers are suitable for on- and off-road use, and are made out of high quality materials so as to maximise their life cycle. They are suitable for use on Range Rovers and cost £86.95 in standard form, and £96.95 in +2in configuration.
Having had a two-inch suspension lift fitted to my Jeep, courtesy of Trailmaster and Surrey Off Road, it was time to put the new system to the test off-road.
We like Result gear at 4×4, and this women’s urban fell jacket looks to offer the brand’s hallmark characteristics of quality and value. Priced at £39.95, the R111 jacket is lightweight and versatile. It is made out of waterproof and breathable HydraDri fabric and has an integrated hood in the collar.
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