Defender Octa-based contender set for 2026 Dakar Rally

The 626-hp Defender Octa will serve as the basis for a new Defender rally raid vehicle being developed by a JLR works team for the 2026 World Rally-Raid Championship, the premier event for which is the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia. The Defender rally raid vehicle will compete in the Stock category, which is designated for production vehicles. New…