Yorkshire has a significant track record in the manufacture of cars and parts and while many might think it is in the past (think Jowett) there are still plenty of Yorkshire companies at the forefront of the automotive industry.
Yorkshire automotive icon Twisted has now officially arrived in America. Twisted has been obsessively re-engineering 4×4 vehicles since 2000. It recommissions the classic Land Rover Defender, the Suzuki Jimny and the Baja Bug from its workshop in Thirsk.
The move marks the next stage in Twisted’s global expansion, following the opening of a flagship three-storey showroom in Yokohama, Japan, in September 2025 and the addition of the Baja Bug–inspired TBug to the product range earlier this year.
Founded in North Yorkshire in 2000, Twisted has built an international reputation for reimagining and refining the classic Land Rover Defender. Each vehicle is stripped back and rebuilt by hand, combining rugged British engineering with bespoke craftsmanship and modern performance. Only a small number are produced each year, making every Twisted build a rare and collectable vehicle. Builds typically range from £180k to £320k.
Now, Twisted begins its American story in partnership with Monticello Motor Club. Nestled in New York’s Catskill Mountains, MMC will host Twisted’s first US showcase coinciding with the club’s final race meet of the season.
Guests will have the opportunity to watch trackside action on MMC’s 3.6-mile, 20-turn circuit, designed in collaboration with Brian Redman and Bruce Hawkins. The showcase will feature a curated Twisted line-up, including a T110 TV8 double cab, a Series III 109”, the TD5 Revival T110 and T130, plus the international debut of the TBug, which is inspired by the classic Baja Bug and engineered to deliver twice the power of the original, with performance suspension to match.
Guests will also enjoy exclusive drives through the scenic Catskill region, before concluding the day with Yorkshire hospitality, complete with roast beef and Yorkshire pudding.
It is great to see a Yorkshire company spreading across the world and I have no doubt that they will find a solid market in the USA. Lets just hope that the USA’s on off tariff policies don’t get in the way.