Martin Limpert

So quite a pilgrimage, but also a pilgrimage in electric vehicles.

And I got to speak to Martin Limpert, the MD, the global MD of Jaguar Land Rover.

And he had fascinating things to say before I got to test drive the actual cars.

And he described the intention of the Range Rover as creating a calm sanctuary where the cabin of the car is your safe space, where your mind is protected.

Range Rover refers to the screen overload found in many luxury vehicles as visual and acoustic noise.

The brand's global managing director, Martin Limpert, said, quote, "We free our cabins from all of that.

That's what makes us unique.

We will keep evolving," unquote.

The carmaker is trying to expand beyond the relationship with the British Armed Forces to exploit a booming, spending boom by NATO countries.

As unveiled, three new variants of the Defender Wolf Series 2, yes, that's the name, Defender Wolf Series 2, the next generation military vehicle.

Patrick Mcgillicuddy, the Defender managing director, said, "Through our newly established Defender Defense Division, [laughs] we will offer Defender Wolf Series 2 to defense organizations worldwide while also bidding for the UK Ministry of Defense Light Mobility Vehicle tender." He said the new 4x4s were exceptionally robust and versatile, and added that their lightweight aluminum monocoque construction with a stiffer body structure means they can be adapted to the wide range of roles and optional requirements demanded by the military organizations.

He said further, "It is a modern successor to the world-famous Defender Wolf and Land Rovers that have been, served the British Arm- Armed Forces for more than 70 years.