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.