The Review JLR Didn’t Want + €6,000 Speeding Fines | Driven+

The Review JLR Didn’t Want + €6,000 Speeding Fines | Driven+

Author: Eclipse Automotive Technology September 3, 2025 Duration: 1:43:46
In this episode of Talkin' Shop, Louis and Aaron sit down with Max Haftavani from Driven+ to talk about his journey from hosting car meets at his family’s pub in Wales to building a 50,000-strong YouTube community. Max opens up about the review that put him on JLR’s radar — releasing his take on the Range Rover Sport SV before the embargo lifted, and documenting the car’s shocking drivetrain failures. The fallout? Angry emails, viral videos, customers demanding refunds… and even rumours of a...

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