On 15 November 2016, all pages on Bowler's website were changed to a single page holding an official statement by the company, stating their founder, Drew Bowler, had suddenly died Monday, 14 November 2016. They said that his death "came as a huge shock to the company", but that they would "continue his vision". Jaguar Land Rover acquired Bowler Off Road in December 2019. Bowler became part of Jaguar's Special Vehicle Operations division, and remains in operation in Belper, United Kingdom. Bowler continues to produce aftermarket parts and rally raid vehicles, primarily based on Land Rover Defender 90 and Defender 110 platforms. In November 2020, Bowler announced a new addition to their lineup known by its project name, Project CSP 575, a new SUV based upon the design of the Land Rover Defender 110 station wagon, powered by the 5.0 liter Jaguar AJ-V8 from the Range Rover Sport SVR.
Jaguar Land Rover acquired Bowler Off Road in December 2019. Bowler became part of Jaguar's Special Vehicle Operations division, and remains in operation in Belper, United Kingdom.[9] Bowler continues to produce aftermarket parts and rally raid vehicles, primarily based on Land Rover Defender 90 and Defender 110 platforms. In November 2020, Bowler announced a new addition to their line-up known by its project name, Project CSP 575, a new SUV based upon the design of the Land Rover Defender 110 station wagon, powered by the 5.0 litre Jaguar AJ-V8 from the Range Rover Sport SVR
