JLR loses Defender look-alike case, again

Ineos Grenadier: “Son of Defender” — After the BMW-powered Grenadier off-road vehicle, pictured, is launched, Ineos will add a second SUV, a smaller battery-electric model. Ineos CEO Jim Ratcliffe says the second model will also have four-wheel drive and be aimed at enthusiasts with rugged off-road driving.

August 17, 2020 04:00 AM

Jaguar Land Rover felt so strongly about its ownership of the shape of its iconic Defender SUV that it hired former Ford Motor Co. design chief J Mays to present its case in court.

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