Mike Brailey

Mike Brailey

Born in the UK, Mike went to school in England and France before hiking across most of Europe in his early twenties. With a background as a photographer and engineer in the automotive industry, he has worked in Europe, the Middle East, South Africa, Southeast Asia and the Americas. His heart beats for classic cars and motorcycles, favouring an expedition equipped 1963 Land Rover Series IIA for overlanding. He is an outdoor enthusiast and, in 2016, followed his vocation to become an adventure journalist.

Filling in the Blanks: Learning to Listen to What the Grenadier Is Telling You

grenadier dashboard with question marks

The INEOS Grenadier has already proved its mechanical capability, but for many expedition travellers another question remains: what happens when the electronics become part of the adventure? After spending several hours with software developer and overlander Dieter Reuter, Mike Brailey discovered this is about far more than an OBD app. It is about understanding what the vehicle is trying to tell you—and how that understanding could change the way Grenadier owners travel.