A Day with Arkonik Land Rover Defenders

A Day with Arkonik Land Rover Defenders

Author: Paramex Digital November 21, 2022 Duration: 1:07:54

This week, on the Driven Chat Podcast, John Marcar and Rachael Downie record an episode from the offices of Arkonik, builders of bespoke Land Rover Defender 90, 110 and 130 models.


The Driven Chat team were invited along to the Arkonik factory in Somerset to see every step of the build process of the bespoke Defenders that later go on to be exported to customers around the world.


In this episode, John and Rachael speak to Arkonik Managing Director Tom Parry and Production manager Craig Venn. They are also joined by head of communications and editor-in-chief of B500 Magazine, Dell Gregory, for the introduction and outro of the episode.


Find a gallery from the day at drivenchat.com/pictures with additional content on our social feeds @DrivenChat


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For a while, the drivenchat podcast served as the weekly audio companion to the Driven platform, wrapping up the automotive world into candid conversations. Each episode paired the insights of a special guest from across the industry with the distinct perspectives of its three hosts. Listeners heard automotive writer, producer, and presenter John Marcar alongside automotive and lifestyle photographer Amy Heynes, with analysis from a racing driver and vehicle dynamics expert. This combination meant discussions naturally flowed from technical deep-dives into engineering and performance to the broader culture and style surrounding cars, all grounded in genuine expertise. The podcast has since concluded its run, with new episodes continuing under the refreshed banner of The Driven Podcast. The existing library of drivenchat episodes remains a compelling archive, capturing specific moments and voices from the motoring scene through relaxed yet informed dialogue. It was a show where passion for cars was the starting point, not the entire destination, often veering into the personal stories and unexpected tangents that make the automotive community so diverse. Produced by Paramex Digital, the series sits within the leisure and automotive categories, offering a backstage pass to the people who design, drive, photograph, and obsess over vehicles of all kinds.
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