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On this episode of The Underpowered Hour, hosts Stephen Beres and Ike Goss are joined by Team 155’s Liza and Jenna to preview the Rebelle Rally starting next week, including their launch from Lake Las Vegas/Las Vegas Motor Speedway, new Utah trails, and a finish in the Glamis dunes, plus how to follow live scoring and daily recap shows. They discuss UK news including Range Rover Sport recalls (one vehicle for a bad PCM and about 900 for subframe cracks) and the Jaecoo 7 “Temu Range Rover” lookalike topping UK September sales. Liza and Jenna detail their Serac Auto Works-built 2022 Defender 90 rally setup—coil conversion with Öhlins shocks, winch bumper, external rack/roll cage, underbody protection, cargo organization, roof boxes, water storage, and their dialed-in gear—then share ways to support Team 155 via a prize drawing benefiting future events. 00:00 Show Kickoff 00:36 Hosts Introductions 01:38 Range Rover Recall Talk 03:47 Temu Range Rover Clone 07:39 Rebelle Rally Preview 09:33 Start Line and Teams 11:30 Rally Jinx and Repairs 13:24 Serac Defender Build 16:38 Mods and Interior Setup 18:14 Odor Fixes And Tacos 18:43 Rear Rack Gear Loadout 20:04 Roof Boxes And TerraTrip 22:19 Camping Kit Dialed In 24:34 Route Plans And Weather 28:07 Live Tracking And Coverage 33:18 Support Team 155 Raffle 36:51 Wrap Up And Credits

Stephen Beres and Ike Goss recap Destination Defender in Temecula, including extreme heat, ride-alongs, e-bikes, gourmet food trucks, a Defender museum display, and the on-site PRS Guitars collaboration featuring Defender-themed Silver Sky guitars inspired by John Mayer’s 1997 Defender 90, with limited classic-color runs and standard modern-color versions. They then re-air Jenna and Liza’s live panel as Team Overlander, explaining the women-only Rebelle Rally’s map-and-compass format, checkpoint strategy, and camp life, and walking through five consecutive years running different Defenders: a classic NAS 90, two JLR-provided Defender 130s, and a modified Saric 90, plus preparation practices like carrying two spares and key parts. They preview the upcoming October Rebelle coverage and share plans to build a 1972 two-door Range Rover for NORRA Baja 1000 and a 2028 Dakar Classic goal. 00:00 Show Intro 00:36 Meet The Hosts 01:19 Destination Defender Recap 02:38 Event Highlights And Heat 04:01 Defender Museum And Friends 05:20 PRS Defender Guitars 09:15 Collab Ideas And Jokes 12:59 Should You Buy One 14:20 Jenna And Liza Panel Setup 16:22 Cue The Live Recording 16:44 Rebelle Rally Basics 18:22 Desert Routes And Basecamp Life 20:56 Map Compass Strategy 23:31 Checkpoint Types And Mindset 25:39 Year One Classic D90 28:09 JLR Defender 130 Breakthrough 31:21 Silt Year And Lessons 33:14 Sarek 90 Redemption Run 37:11 Year Five Build And Car Tour 38:11 Packing Spares And Tire Survival 43:18 Friendship And Whats Next 45:39 Podcast Wrap And Credits

Steve Beres and Ike Goss discuss a pickup-truck-heavy news week, including reports that Land Rover may pursue a U.S.-market pickup despite earlier claims the monocoque Defender platform couldn’t support one, potentially via partnering with a manufacturer with U.S. production. They review a UK Ministry of Defense light mobility vehicle competition to replace the aging Defender Wolf fleet, highlighting Land Rover’s new Defender-based military variants (including a tray-back pickup and tube-buggy-style patrol vehicle) alongside entries from INEOS, Toyota/Babcock, Ford/General Dynamics (including a 6x6 Ranger Super Duty), Mercedes/Rheinmetall, GM/Team Lionstrike, and others, plus observations about serviceability, interiors, and surprisingly street-oriented tires. They also cover a Freelander hybrid altitude Guinness record, Kim Basinger’s 1997 NAS Defender auction, a Ted Lasso Series IIA cameo, and tease next week’s Destination Defender Rebelle presentation.00:00 Show Intro and Hosts01:09 Defender Pickup Rumors02:36 US Tariffs and Partnerships04:40 Military RFP Reveals Pickup05:56 Competitors INEOS and Toyota08:08 Ford Ranger Super Duty09:55 Defender Trayback Design Talk11:36 Other Entries Mercedes and GM14:17 Tires and US Military Contrast14:58 AM General and Oshkosh Updates16:07 Final Contender Tease16:17 Hybrid Tube Buggy17:57 NATO Contract Stakes18:44 Military Tech Serviceability21:03 Freelander Altitude Record22:41 Celebrity Defender Auction26:27 Ted Lasso Land Rover28:19 Destination Defender Recap29:58 Wrap Up Credits

The hosts discuss a UK climate expert planning to drive an electrified Series I Land Rover around the world to raise climate-change awareness, noting the practical challenges of charging and the likelihood of mechanical failures despite the EV conversion. They then cover Land Rover’s improved showing in J.D. Power’s U.S. quality survey, moving to the middle of the pack, and debate what the results say about reliability versus owner expectations. Next, they talk about Land Rover using AI in vehicle testing to “listen” for fault-related sounds and analyze large testing datasets to catch problems earlier. The episode also updates the UK military’s upcoming Defender replacement trials, including multiple Land Rover variants (general service, ambulance, tactical transport, and utility modification) and comparisons with other bidders. Finally, they preview Destination Defender in Temecula, including a Defender museum and a panel with Rebelle Rally drivers Jenna and Liza, plus planned video coverage and a walkaround of the new Rebelle Defender 90. 00:00 Wind Noise Banter 01:03 Electric Land Rover World Tour 04:51 Land Rover Reliability Rebound 07:56 AI Quality Control Listening 12:23 Telemechanics and AI Doom 13:06 Wolf 2 Military Defender Variants 20:10 Destination Defender Preview 23:26 Museum Highlights and Rebelle Panel 26:16 Wrap Up and Next Episode

Steve Beres and Ike Goss discuss JLR launching a £154,000 Range Rover and then cutting 4,500 jobs, which JLR attributes to tariffs and falling sales, and note UK officials plan to meet with new CEO PJ Balaji. They cover signs JLR may revive a military-style “Defender Wolf Series 2,” potentially to compete against vehicles like a Toyota Hilux-based platform and the Ineos Grenadier. Ike recaps the All British Field Meet in Portland, where Land Rover was absent as an exhibitor but Ineos Grenadier was a featured sponsor, and highlights the strong turnout of Range Rover Classics and Series trucks, including Steve driving his 1957 109 pickup. They review a Bring a Trailer LS3-swapped, six-speed 1976 Series III build that failed to sell near $100,000, and close with updates on a re-emerged Forest Rover and progress on another Forest Rover restoration. 00:00 Show Intro and Hosts 01:18 JLR Job Cuts and Tariffs 03:36 Defender Wolf Rumors 07:02 Wolf vs Modern Rivals 07:45 All British Field Meet Recap 11:24 Ike’s Yellow 109 Road Trip 12:13 Ant Colony in the Rover 13:29 Goat Man Land Rovers 14:26 LS3 Series III Build 17:38 Ugly Details Breakdown 21:14 Forest Rover Update 23:02 Forest Rover Engineering 25:41 Wrap Up Credits

Steve Beres and Ike Goss return to The Underpowered Hour after travel and discuss preparing for Destination Defender in Temecula, including expected heavy rain. They cover news that the all-new electric Defender has been delayed again, now to 2030, as JLR focuses on electric Range Rover models. They also discuss a major Range Rover steering knuckle recall that is being “recalled” because prior repairs may have used incorrect parts and the new fix is still pending. The hosts review the sale of Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz’s Series II pickup, noting its restoration details and features, and that it sold for $56,000. They mention Gerry McGovern’s departure from JLR, a Discovery 2’s plot role in the film "Bodies Bodies Bodies," and Jenna assembling two two-door Range Rovers into one for racing. 00:00 Show Cold Open 00:36 Hosts Intro and Updates 01:19 Destination Defender Weather Talk 02:09 Electric Defender Delayed 03:42 Recall of a Recall 05:41 Old School Rover Reliability 06:36 Daniel Craig S2 Pickup Sale 10:25 McGovern Exit and Design Future 13:35 Weekend Dad Jokes 13:51 Jerry OnlyFans Bit 14:27 Discovery in Bodies 16:45 Two Range Rovers One 19:22 Flight Delay Stories 21:50 Gore Verbinski Picks 23:02 Joe Rodan Experience 23:42 Destination Defender Plans 24:45 Show Credits Outro

Steve and Ike discuss King Charles’ Defender selling at auction for about £67,000 (well above the ~£40,000 estimate) and then dig into uncertainty around proposed 25% tariffs on foreign-made vehicles and parts slated for April 2nd, including questions about how they’d affect imports already on the water, used/antique parts, and compounding with existing taxes like the chicken tax; they note market reactions such as GM and Tata Motors share drops. Ike also recounts receiving a packed 20-foot container from Australia containing multiple Land Rovers and parts, including a Series I factory welder project and two Series I 80-inch restorations. They briefly mention a Land Rover credit-fraud scheme ending in a three-year sentence and preview a short episode with more guests and event recaps next week.

Steve Beres and Ike Goss discuss Jaguar Land Rover’s Q1 results, including a £109M profit before tax (2.8% EBITDA) that’s down 68.9% year-over-year and a free cash flow balance of -£998M, speculating it reflects heavy spending on new models and facilities and inviting an accountant to explain it. They cover the Freelander 8 presale delay due to Typhoon Dolphin, pricing around $50,000 with a $68,000 limited launch edition, and its unusual featured details. The hosts recap Monterey Car Week news: Sotheby’s sold a 2007 SV Ultra and a 1993 Range Rover Classic for about $967K, plus notes about export and California sales restrictions, and they mention the $248K Range Rover SV Pearl Lustre benefiting the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. They also touch on the Dakar Defender Octa edition, an Octa used as a land-speed-record push vehicle, attend Mogfest in Oregon, and share workshop updates including transporting vehicles, clutch work, and Ike acquiring a 1965 Series IIA 109 pickup with a rear PTO. 00:00 Show Introductions 01:18 JLR Q1 Profits and Cash 02:23 Negative Cash Flow Explained 04:08 Freelander 8 Typhoon Delay 05:24 Launch Edition Oddities 08:02 Monterey Car Week Buzz 08:12 Auction Range Rovers Drama 10:24 SV Pearl Lustre Edition 12:22 Dakar Defender Octa Reveal 14:06 Color Scheme Hot Takes 16:06 Octa Tuning and Push Car 17:40 Land Rovers and Speed Records 18:47 Bluebird Support 109s 19:42 Mogfest Off Road Meetup 22:02 Unimog Reunion Story 23:29 Tiny Unimog Driving Impressions 25:05 Haflinger Love and Nesting 26:16 Shop Logistics and Repairs 27:55 New Series IIA Pickup Arrival 30:38 PTO Ice Cream and Blender Ideas 32:05 Wrap Up and Announcements 33:17 Credits and Support

Steve Beres and Ike Goss discuss the presale launch of Chery’s new Freelander 8 and why Chinese vehicles face bans in places like the United States while gaining ground in the UK, including ownership-related legislation that impacted Polestar. They react to the Freelander’s “L-A-D-Y” passenger-seat acronym, joke about future models, and note rising JLR China profits as old Evoque stock clears and a former plant becomes a “Freelander Super Factory.” The conversation shifts to the new Range Rover GT—low roofline, minimal ground clearance, and built on JLR’s new electromodal architecture—plus Range Rover removing pricing limits for bespoke builds after a reported $550,000 example. They also cover a 50 million PR budget, a BYD/“Ti7” Defender-like SUV copy headed to Europe, workshop prep for NORRA Baja support vehicles, race-car parts arriving, and motorcycle trip plans. 00:00 Show Intro and Hosts 01:23 Freelander 8 Presale Buzz 02:12 Chinese Car Bans and Ownership 04:01 The LADY Seat Controversy 05:13 Wheelander and Jimny Jokes 06:44 China Stock Clearance and Super Factory 08:28 Range Rover Model Explosion 09:21 Range Rover GT Road Rover 11:51 No Price Limit Special Editions 14:39 Sauna Load Space Wishlist 15:46 Ridiculous Options and Steel Wheels 16:11 Farm Gear Mods 16:26 Forbidden Luxury Interiors 17:28 Wild Range Rover Features 18:21 Just Make It Reliable 19:37 JLR Bad Publicity Budget 21:47 BYD Defender Clone 26:07 Workshop Support Truck Plans 27:39 Race Car Build Update 28:45 New GS Motorcycle Talk 30:24 Chicken Alaska And Denny's 31:31 Closing Trail Signoff

Steve Beres and Ike Goss are joined by Linus and special guest Alex Massy to cover Land Rover news and recap the Land Rover National Rally in Ouray, Colorado. They discuss JLR cutting 300 jobs and a UK leadership shuffle after a cyberattack, the end of the Discovery Sport, and a Monterey Car Week auction of a one-of-one matched pair: a restored 1993 Range Rover Classic and a 2027 Range Rover SV Ultra, estimated at $750,000–$950,000. The group recounts driving from Oregon, tire and emissions issues with modern tow vehicles, high-altitude trail runs up to 13,000 feet, the beauty of Ouray and nearby mining towns, and monsoon rains that caused mudslides, closed trails, and led many attendees to leave early. They highlight event amenities, presentations, and a Camel Trophy film night. 00:00 Show Intro And Hosts 01:18 Guests And Rally Tease 02:00 JLR Job Cuts Talk 03:44 Discovery Sport Cancelled 05:57 Monterey Range Rover Pair 08:16 Auction Price Guessing 12:36 Rally Trip Begins 15:53 Road Trip Mishaps 17:52 Trails And Elevation 18:19 Carb Trouble at Altitude 19:02 Ouray Views and Town 19:35 Rally Car Mix Shifts 21:48 Monsoon Mudslides 23:25 Camping and Trail Logistics 24:49 Alex Highlights Mining Ruins 27:09 Shoutouts and Trophy Defender 29:53 Vendors Classes and Camp Movie 33:04 Destination Defender Roast 34:59 Wrap Up and Credits

Steve Beres and Liza Beres open the episode discussing missing the Land Rover National Rally and a rough Freelander listing, then cover JLR news including the new all-EV Range Rover GT (with hybrid capability later) and continued touring of the Range Rover Electric/Sport Electric with large no-money-down “preorders.” They discuss the Chery-collaboration Freelander 8 ahead of its international rollout, noting its range-extender setup, short EV-only range, off-road hardware, six-seat layout, and controversial “L.A.D.Y.” passenger seat branding and fragrances. They review 2027 Defender updates and pricing, including the Octa’s horsepower drop, engine lineup changes, new seating and accessories, and a self-healing wrap, plus JLR’s renewable-material tire initiative and a 2027 Range Rover option for real buttons. They note designer Giorgetto Giugiaro’s rollover in a Defender 110 with no major injury, then enter “Recall Corner” for Discovery rear-camera flooding and a large Ford Bronco recall, and close with a Matchbox movie trailer featuring a Defender 6x6 pickup. 00:00 Show Intro and Hosts 01:17 Missing the Rally 02:01 Freelander for Sale 02:48 Range Rover GT Reveal 06:16 EV Preorders and Tour 07:24 Freelander 8 Roadshow 09:10 Lady Seat Controversy 12:15 2027 Defender Changes 14:33 Detuning and Tuning Talk 15:22 Defender New Options 16:14 Self Healing Wrap Talk 16:32 Rice Husk Tires 17:26 Buttons Return Range Rover 19:03 Giugiaro Rollover Story 21:00 Recall Corner JLR 21:46 Bronco Recall Comparison 23:23 Defender Forums No Fix 24:15 Land Rovers In Movies 24:34 Matchbox Movie Trailer 27:07 John Cena Movie Debate 29:03 Wrap Up And Credits

Steve Beres and Ike Goss recap Goodwood news, including JLR’s fully electric Range Rover with an estimated 300-mile EPA range, a $130,000 starting price, and confirmation of a Range Rover Sport EV, plus a new single JLR app replacing multiple remote apps. They discuss JLR halting China-market vehicle production at its Chengshu plant as it shifts to building the Freelander under a Chery joint venture while continuing exports to China. The pair then tour notable Bring a Trailer listings, including a refurbished, bright orange Turkish Autocar-built Defender 110 with a carbureted 3.5 V8 and a heavily dented front differential, and a rare NAS Defender-style yellow camping trailer with a fold-out tent and period-correct details. They also preview attending the upcoming National Rally.

Steve Beres and Ike Goss open with Steve’s trip to Eugene/Springfield and an update on his rough-but-charming 1998 Defender high-capacity pickup, which needs multiple repairs but may become a support vehicle rather than a full restoration. In the news, they react to Range Rover’s “British Summertime Collection” of lifestyle goods like blankets, purses, tea sets, and parasols featuring the new stacked-R logo, joking that the brand has become a purse company. They also discuss JLR’s color-shifting “Spectral Green” Works V8 Defenders with white interiors and roll cages, compare the look to the Joker, and mention recent Wall Street Journal coverage of vintage Defender demand. The episode closes with spy-shot talk of a new Velar that looks more sedan-like and plans to attend the Ouray, Colorado national rally (July 26–30), including a possible live show. 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 01:21 Steve Arrives in Oregon 02:26 Croatian Farm Truck Check 04:05 Plans for the High Cap 04:58 Range Rover Summer Merch 08:56 Color Shifting Works V8 12:43 Wall Street Journal Hype 16:22 JLR Trends and EV Pivots 19:15 New Velar Spy Shots 24:45 MaxTrax Wellness and Rally 26:30 Ouray Event Wrap Up

Steve Beres and Ike Goss discuss Steve traveling to Vancouver, Canada to pick up a Land Rover pickup and bring it into the U.S., deciding to pay the chicken tax and debating whether to tow it due to worn tires. They cover reports of JLR profits dropping sharply and sales down 15%, talk about JLR’s U.S.-market strategy including a potential partnership with Stellantis and building Land Rovers in the U.S. to avoid tariffs, and mention the upcoming all-electric Range Rover reveal at Goodwood with a 77,000-person waitlist. They also touch on an airbag recall tied to corrosion and a stop-sale, share that cast member Linus Tremaine was hit by an uninsured drunk driver while driving a late-1920s Lincoln (he’s okay), update on a decal-covered 1958 Series II 109 pickup restoration, and preview the Ouray National Rally with a planned live show and guests.

Steve Beres and guest co-host Liza cover a week of JLR-heavy news while Ike Goss and Jenna attend Overland Expo. They discuss New York Times reporting on the major JLR cyberattack, including claims of Russian involvement, a simultaneous breach by a Jordanian hacker, Microsoft’s role in reporting the incident, and the estimated $2.5B impact on the UK economy. The episode also reviews a new JLR stop-sale recall affecting about 250,000 SUVs for driver airbag issues, alongside other recent recalls and a 23% sales downturn. They react to plans to price upcoming JLR EVs higher than gas models, highlight the new China-market Freelander with Chery, and note CEO changes at JLR North America as Leonard Hoenek replaces Joe Eberhardt, who stays on as a consultant tied to a controversial Stellantis Defender project. The show debuts “Insta-Rovers,” rating extreme Defender builds and questioning which are real versus AI.