Land Rover is eager to conquer new markets at a time when competent rivals are enjoying great success in attracting farmers, workers and soldiers, offering them working vehicles that are often both better and cheaper than the Defender.

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Nasa is working on flying vehicles with the initial goal of transforming small plane travel.

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Ford is working on hybrid vehicles with Toyota, once a lone wolf but now a keen co-operator.

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