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      <title>Think: Flexible Finance</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>Versatility is a byword for Polaris vehicles, and you can now own a new machine with a versatile range of flexible financing options. These finance deals are available on selected Polaris models through participating dealers for deliveries up to 30 June 2026.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Versatility is a byword for Polaris vehicles, and you can now own a new machine with a versatile range of flexible financing options. These finance deals are available on selected Polaris models through participating dealers for deliveries up to 30 June 2026.</p><p>The latest promotional offers now make it easier than ever to upgrade your machine and unlock the power of Polaris for your business. With representative hire purchase examples available through DLL and participating dealers, you can spread the cost with confidence while choosing a plan that fits the individual needs of your working life.</p><p></p><p>Finance offers are only available for a limited time and subject to approval, so now is the perfect moment to explore how Polaris can transform the way you work. Independent advice is recommended to ensure the right choice for your operation.</p><p></p><p>Your Polaris is the only thing that works as hard as you do, but owning one has never been easier.</p><p></p><div style="display:none">Unknown block type "image", specify a component for it in the `components.types` option</div><p>These representative examples highlight hire purchase agreements provided exclusively by De Lage Landen Leasing Limited (DLL) for UK registered businesses, with rates, fees, and VAT dependent on the finance product chosen. All finance is subject to approval, availability, and eligibility criteria, and cannot be combined with other offers. As these promotions are for illustrative purposes only and not financial advice, customers are encouraged to seek independent guidance to ensure the right solution for their needs.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Dakar 2026 – Loeb Fraymedia Motorsport Claims SSV Victory and Places Three Crews in the Top 10</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>Loeb FrayMédia Motorsport secured the SSV category victory at Dakar 2026, placing three crews in the overall top 10 across 8,000 kilometres of demanding terrain.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>LOEB FrayMédia Motorsport achieved a significant performance at the Dakar, securing the SSV category victory while positioning three crews within the overall top 10.</p><p>The rally covered more than 8,000 kilometres, including nearly 5,000 kilometres of timed special stages across 13 stages. The team demonstrated competitiveness throughout this demanding event.</p><p>Brock Heger and Max Eddy Jr. claimed overall victory in the SSV category driving the Polaris RZR PRO R Rally, marking their second consecutive Dakar victory. Xavier De Soultrait and Martin Bonnet finished third overall, further demonstrating the team&#x27;s dominance.</p><p>Johan Kristoffersson and Ola Fløene, competing in their first Dakar, finished eighth overall. An eight-time World Rallycross Champion, Kristoffersson showed steady progression throughout the 13 stages and demonstrated real potential for future competition.</p><p>The crew of Gonçalo Guerreiro and Maykel Justo retired during Stage 8 following an accident with driver injury. The team expressed full support and wished for his speedy recovery.</p><p>Florent Vayssade&#x27;s crew completed the Dakar despite a late engine change that prevented official classification.</p><p>Leadership credited collective teamwork, machine reliability, and crew commitment for the results. René Basei noted this marked a third consecutive Dakar victory for Polaris and highlighted the RZR Pro R&#x27;s durability and performance capabilities.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Polaris Returns to Dakar to Defend SSV Title: 2026 Factory and Partner Team Lineup Announced</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>Polaris announces an expanded 11-car effort at the 2026 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia, building on back-to-back SSV victories with the new RZR Pro R Rally.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Polaris is mounting a competitive effort at the 2026 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia, building on back-to-back victories in the SSV category. The campaign represents an expanded racing programme led by LOEB FrayMédia Motorsport-RZR Factory Racing, featuring the newly developed RZR Pro R Rally for the SSV 1 class alongside the championship-winning RZR Pro R Factory in the T4 category.</p><p>Partner teams TH Trucks and Santag Racing will also compete, bringing the total Polaris entries to eleven.</p><p>The 2026 event runs January 3–17 as an 8,000-kilometre loop beginning and ending in Yanbu, with 4,900 kilometres of timed stages. The course combines dune fields, rocky terrain, and demanding marathon segments.</p><p>René Basei, VP of Polaris International, remarked: &quot;The depth of talent gives us incredible pride as we chase another title.&quot;</p><p>Reigning champions Brock Heger and Max Eddy Jr. lead the factory effort, while eight-time World Rally Cross Champion Johan Kristoffersson makes his rally-raid debut. The LOEB factory team fields five entries across both categories.</p><p>TH-Trucks, returning after a fifth-place finish in 2025, enters two T4-category vehicles. Santag Racing contributes four crews, having claimed the 2025 World Rally Raid Championship in the SSV class with Alexandre Pinto and Bernardo Oliveira.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Ranger Stories: Building a 5-Star Experience in the Balearic Islands with Vestige Hotels</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>Episode 16 of Ranger Stories follows Vestige Hotels on their 800-hectare Menorca estate, where Polaris Ranger XP Kinetic electric vehicles power everything from farm-to-table produce runs to guest experiences.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Polaris has been travelling across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa to capture how customers integrate the Polaris Ranger into their daily operations — and Episode 16 of Ranger Stories takes us to a stunning 800-hectare estate on the Spanish island of Menorca.</p><h2>Episode 16: Vestige Hotels – Son Ermità, Menorca</h2><p>Vestige Hotels manages the sprawling Son Ermità property, which overlooks the renowned Camí de Cavalls hiking trail. The estate relies on a fleet of Polaris Ranger XP Kinetic all-electric vehicles to support both staff operations and guest experiences.</p><p>The Kinetic&#x27;s electric powertrain provides silent operation, enabling groundskeeping and guest services without disturbing the resort&#x27;s peaceful atmosphere. With 110 HP output and 140 lb-ft of torque, teams can navigate the steep, rocky terrain down to the property&#x27;s private beach with ease.</p><p>The 567 kg rear bed capacity supports the hotel&#x27;s farm-to-table restaurant concept, carrying fresh produce directly from orchards to the kitchen. José Molina, Guest Experience Manager, noted: &quot;The Rangers can ensure that we can bring fresh produce directly from our orchards to our restaurant.&quot;</p><p>With up to 70 km range (Premium trim), the fleet can service the entire estate and return on a single charge, recharging overnight ready for the next day. The hotel, originally an 18th-century farmhouse, reflects Vestige&#x27;s commitment to sympathetic restoration — and the Polaris Ranger XP Kinetic fits perfectly into that vision.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Loeb FrayMédia Motorsport-RZR Factory Racing Unveils Its Line-Up for the 2026 Dakar Rally</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>LOEB FrayMédia Motorsport-RZR Factory Racing announces five crews across two Polaris platforms for the 2026 Dakar Rally, including the all-new RZR Pro R Rally built for the SSV 1 category.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The LOEB FrayMédia Motorsport team has announced an expanded roster for the upcoming Dakar Rally, fielding five crews across two generations of Polaris vehicles. The announcement marks the team&#x27;s continued partnership with Polaris following two consecutive Dakar Rally victories in the SSV category.</p><p>The team will compete under the official designation LOEB FrayMédia Motorsport-RZR Factory Racing, operating as part of a structured, multi-year racing programme. Sébastien Loeb, co-founder, summed up the approach: &quot;This project is built step by step, with a lot of passion and a methodical approach.&quot;</p><h2>Vehicle Line-Up</h2><p>The 2026 campaign features two vehicle categories. In the T4 category, the reigning champion RZR PRO R Factory will be driven by Johan Kristoffersson/Ola Fløene and Florent Vayssade/Nicolas Rey. In the newly introduced SSV 1 category, the all-new RZR PRO R Rally will be piloted by Brock Heger/Max Eddy Jr., Xavier De Soultrait/Martin Bonnet, and Gonçalo Guerreiro/Maykel Justo.</p><p>Alex Scheuerell, Director of Polaris Racing, highlighted the new platform: &quot;The all-new RZR Pro R Rally, purpose-built to compete in the newly introduced SSV1 category, features proprietary Dynamix semi-active suspension technology.&quot;</p><p>Drivers expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming event, with the team emphasising cohesion and performance as the primary objectives for the 2026 Dakar campaign.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>40 Years of Polaris ATVs — and the Limited Edition Sportsman XP 1000 S to Celebrate It</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>Polaris is marking four decades of ATV manufacturing with the limited-edition Sportsman XP 1000 S 40th Anniversary Edition — retro-inspired graphics, commemorative badging, and the full XP 1000 S spec underneath. Available this winter.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In 1985 Polaris introduced the first American-engineered ATV. Forty years on, the company is marking that milestone with a limited-edition model that blends genuine heritage with the most capable ATV platform in the current lineup — the Sportsman XP 1000 S 40th Anniversary Edition.</p><p>The design draws directly from the iconic 1996 Sportsman 500, with exclusive retro-inspired graphics, commemorative badging, and premium Super Graphite paint. But underneath the nostalgic styling sits the full XP 1000 S specification: the 952cc ProStar engine, electronic power steering, ProSteer technology, on-demand all-wheel drive, and a 1,588 kg winch.</p><p>Rodrigo Lourenco, VP of Off Road Vehicles Sales for EMEA, summed it up: &quot;The 40th Anniversary Edition is a celebration of the legacy&quot; built across four decades of consistent performance and durability. Polaris has also launched a &#x27;40 Years Strong&#x27; video campaign, with the first episode — &#x27;40 Years of Early Starts&#x27; — celebrating the farming community that has relied on Polaris machines across generations.</p><p>Being a limited edition, stock will be finite. If you want one, the time to act is now — the 40th Anniversary Edition is arriving at European dealerships this winter 2025/26. Talk to Webb Engineers to check availability and secure yours before they&#x27;re gone.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Polaris 2026 Lineup Revealed: New 2-Up ATVs, Updated RANGER, RZR and GENERAL</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>Polaris has unveiled the complete 2026 off-road lineup — and the headline is brand new 2-Up Sportsman models that let two riders share the journey. Plus major updates across RANGER, RZR and GENERAL. European dealers from winter 2025.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 2026 Polaris lineup is here, and it&#x27;s the most comprehensive range the brand has ever brought to market. Celebrating 40 years of Polaris ATVs, the announcement introduces brand-new 2-Up Sportsman models, significant RANGER upgrades, and fresh specs across RZR and GENERAL — with European dealers receiving stock from winter 2025.</p><h2>All-New 2-Up Sportsman — Two Riders, One Machine</h2><p>The biggest news is the arrival of 2-Up Sportsman models across both the 570 and XP 1000 S platforms. Available in Sage Green and Onyx Black, these feature a premium removable passenger seat with backrest. The Sportsman XP 1000 S 2-Up arrives in Super Graphite with lime accents and a quick-release passenger seat. If you&#x27;ve ever wanted to take someone with you off-road without moving to a side-by-side, this is the answer.</p><h2>2026 Sportsman 570 Updates</h2><p>Hunter and Black Editions now include a 1,588 kg winch as standard. New Ghost Grey colourway. Turf mode added to select models. Improved steering rigidity. New accessories include an ATV Rear Cargo Box with 56 kg sealed storage, rear bumper, fender flares, and a heated seat option.</p><h2>2026 RANGER CREW and GENERAL Updates</h2><p>RANGER CREW XP gains 29-inch Pro Armor X Terrain 8-ply tyres for a quieter cabin, plus a new Stealth Grey option. RANGER CREW 1000 adds Mirage Beige. The GENERAL Deluxe gets Earth Blue colour and a factory Rockford Fosgate Stage 1 audio system with Bluetooth. The Scrambler XP 1000 S receives LED headlights, Walker Evans adjustable shocks, and a new Matte Cascades Green.</p><h2>2026 RZR XP Sport</h2><p>The RZR XP Sport arrives in Storm Grey with Lifted Lime graphics, fitted with the ProStar 1000 Gen 2 engine, Walker Evans Velocity shocks, full doors, illuminated controls, and 14-inch black alloy wheels as standard. A seriously capable and well-specified entry into the RZR range.</p><p>The full 2026 lineup is arriving at Webb Engineers now. Whether you&#x27;re looking for a working ATV, a family-capable utility side-by-side, or a performance off-road machine, there&#x27;s a 2026 Polaris that fits. Get in touch with our team to discuss your requirements, check stock availability, and arrange a test drive.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>The 2026 Polaris RANGER Lineup: Nordic Pro Gets a Factory Cab, Heater and Winch as Standard</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>Polaris has upgraded the 2026 RANGER lineup — and the Nordic Pro editions are the headline act, now arriving from the factory with a full 360° cab, in-cab heater, defrost and heavy-duty winch already fitted.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Polaris Off Road has unveiled the 2026 RANGER lineup, and for anyone operating in the UK&#x27;s unpredictable climate, the Nordic Pro models are the ones to pay attention to. What previously required aftermarket additions now comes straight from the factory — making these genuinely ready-to-work machines from day one.</p><h2>Nordic Pro: Full Cab, Heat and Winch — Factory Fitted</h2><p>The 2026 RANGER Nordic Pro editions now include a complete 360° enclosed cab with roof, tip-out windshield, rear panel, and full doors with manual-crank windows. An in-cab heater and defrost system comes as standard, along with a factory-installed heavy-duty winch. The signature Blue Dusk colour gives the range a sharp new identity.</p><h2>RANGER XP 1000: Quieter, Sharper, More Capable</h2><p>The top-tier XP 1000 receives 29-inch Pro Armor X Terrain 8-ply tyres with variable tread patterns specifically designed to reduce cabin noise. The ABS variant gains the Gen 2 transmission for 50% easier gear changes. The CREW XP 1000 debuts in a new Stealth Grey colourway.</p><h2>RANGER 1000, Diesel and SP 570</h2><p>The RANGER 1000 and Diesel models gain high-output electronic power steering and a new Mirage Beige colour option. The Diesel Deluxe joins the Nordic Pro in Blue Dusk. The SP 570 picks up updated side-view mirrors and a full-body skid plate as standard.</p><p>The 2026 RANGER range is arriving at European dealers now. If you want to get ahead of demand or discuss which model suits your operation — farm, estate, contractor or leisure — our team at Webb Engineers is ready to help. Get in touch to check availability and arrange a demonstration.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>Episode 15 of Polaris Ranger Stories visits Saalbach Hinterglemm, where five businesses — from mountaintop restaurants to slope managers — rely on a fleet of 12+ Rangers to keep the mountain economy moving through every season.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you want proof of what a Polaris RANGER is capable of across four seasons, look no further than Saalbach Hinterglemm, Austria — one of Europe&#x27;s most demanding mountain environments. Episode 15 of the Ranger Stories documentary series follows five very different businesses that have built their operations around the RANGER, and the picture it paints is compelling.</p><p>Managing Director Gerold Vonblon captures the requirement perfectly: &quot;Vehicles that are reliable day-in, day-out, and can be adapted to the extreme seasons.&quot; That&#x27;s not marketing copy — it&#x27;s the operational reality for everyone featured in this episode.</p><h2>Who&#x27;s Running What — and Why</h2><p>Thomas Johann Ferner operates a mountaintop restaurant. Three snow-tracked Rangers deliver ingredients up terrain no other vehicle could handle in winter. Fritz Steger manages ski slopes for major competitions — his Rangers keep him moving across the mountain during the busiest periods of the year. Sepp Gensbichler runs a slope-side restaurant; his heated-cab RANGER provides year-round access regardless of conditions.</p><p>Most impressively, Hannes Gensbichler manages winter maintenance for the whole region with a fleet of twelve Polaris machines. Twelve. When a single operator commits to that level of fleet investment, it says everything about the reliability and adaptability of the platform.</p><p>The flexibility on show — snow tracks, full cab kits, heating systems, seasonal wheel conversion — is exactly what makes the RANGER so well suited to UK operations too. Whether it&#x27;s a farm, estate, golf course, or commercial facility, the RANGER adapts to your environment rather than the other way around. Talk to Webb Engineers about the RANGER range and what we can configure to suit your specific needs.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Ranger Stories: The Electric RANGER XP Kinetic Powering the Future of Farming</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>Episode 14 of Ranger Stories visits Hectar, an innovative 300-hectare pilot farm outside Paris, where the Polaris RANGER XP Kinetic has transformed daily operations — delivering zero emissions, instant torque, and serious capability across challenging terrain.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The agricultural sector is changing fast — and the tools that support it need to change with it. Hectar, the ambitious pilot farm and agricultural innovation hub located outside Paris, has put the Polaris RANGER XP Kinetic at the heart of its operations. The results speak for themselves.</p><p>Founded by tech entrepreneur Xavier Niel and former presidential advisor Audrey Bourolleau, Hectar operates across 300 hectares as a testbed for the next generation of farmers and food-tech entrepreneurs. The estate demands a vehicle that can handle everything — from muddy winter tracks to steep terrain — without compromise.</p><p>Farm Manager Eléonore de Brek was direct about the impact: &quot;The Ranger has completely transformed our way of working.&quot; The electric powertrain&#x27;s instantaneous torque handles the farm&#x27;s challenging gradients, while the 567 kg cargo capacity and 1,134 kg towing rating cover the heavy lifting. Zero emissions on-site aligns perfectly with the farm&#x27;s sustainability ethos.</p><h2>What the RANGER XP Kinetic Delivers</h2><p>140 lb-ft of instant torque. 567 kg load capacity. 1,134 kg towing. On-demand all-wheel drive. Up to 80 miles range on a single charge. 35.5 cm ground clearance. Automatic transmission with electric power steering. For farms and estates where noise, emissions or fuel costs are a concern, the Kinetic makes an increasingly compelling case.</p><p>At Webb Engineers we stock and supply the full RANGER lineup including the XP Kinetic. If you&#x27;re considering making the switch to electric utility vehicles — or simply want to understand whether the Kinetic is right for your operation — come and talk to us. We can arrange a demonstration on your land so you can see the capability for yourself.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Polaris RZR Wins Dakar 2025 — Back-to-Back Victory for Sébastien Loeb Racing</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>Brock Heger and Max Eddy Jr. drove the Polaris RZR Pro R Factory to back-to-back Dakar victory — proving the machine you can buy from us is the same one that dominates the world&apos;s toughest race.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Sébastien Loeb Racing – RZR Factory Racing team has done it again. At the 47th Dakar Rally, held across Saudi Arabia from 3–17 January 2025, Brock Heger and co-pilot Max Eddy Jr. piloted the Polaris RZR Pro R Factory to overall victory in the SSV T4 category — marking Polaris&#x27;s eighth Dakar win and a second consecutive title for the team.</p><p>Heger won the prologue, then went on to claim nine consecutive podium finishes across the 12 stages before sealing the overall win. It was his first Dakar Rally appearance, which makes the achievement all the more remarkable. &quot;Winning the Dakar is incredible — I think it will sink in over the next few days,&quot; he said after the finish.</p><p>Supporting crews Xavier de Soultrait and Martin Bonnet led the race until a technical issue on the penultimate stage, eventually finishing 21st overall. Florent Vayssade and Nicolas Rey completed the rally in 26th. The TH Trucks Rally Team also impressed, with Enrico Gaspari and Fausto Mota finishing fifth overall.</p><p>Alex Scheuerell, RZR Factory Racing Technical Director, put it perfectly: the Dakar victory &quot;reflects the unmatched synergy between Polaris engineering and the SLR team&quot; — and crucially, the technology proven on the rally stages feeds directly back into the production RZR lineup.</p><p>What wins at Dakar isn&#x27;t some far-removed race prototype — it&#x27;s the same RZR platform we supply right here at Webb Engineers. If you&#x27;ve been considering a Polaris RZR, there&#x27;s no better endorsement than the world&#x27;s toughest race. Get in touch with our team to discuss models, availability, and a demonstration.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Dakar 2025: Sébastien Loeb Racing Leading the Pack at the Halfway Point</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>At the Dakar 2025 rest day in Ha&apos;il, Sébastien Loeb Racing had already won the prologue and two stages — Brock Heger sitting first overall, with team-mate De Soultrait in second. The RZR Pro R was dominating.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Halfway through the 2025 Dakar Rally and the story was already being written in Polaris&#x27;s favour. At the rest day in Ha&#x27;il, following five gruelling stages including a demanding 48-hour chronometer section, Sébastien Loeb Racing had their RZR Pro R machines sitting first and second overall in the SSV category.</p><p>Brock Heger and Max Eddy Jr. led the field with a time of 31h 51m 54s, while team-mates Xavier de Soultrait and Martin Bonnet sat second, 1 hour 18 minutes behind. The team had already claimed three stage victories through the prologue and first two competitive stages.</p><p>The RZR Pro R&#x27;s performance across mixed terrain — dunes, rocky stages, and the marathon&#x27;s endurance demands — underlines what makes it such a compelling machine in the real world too. The same characteristics that keep it competitive across 5,000 kilometres of Saudi desert make it outstanding on farms, estates, and off-road terrain in the UK.</p><p>As your local authorised Polaris dealer, Webb Engineers can put you in an RZR Pro R. Come and talk to us — whether you&#x27;re after a high-performance recreation machine or something capable enough for serious work, the RZR range delivers.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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