Verdict 7.8 / 10 Design | Comfort | Tech | Performance | Safety | Fuel Economy | Pricing | FAQs – Canyon Country, California Since its return to the US market a couple years ago, the Land Rover Defender has become a familiar sight on both overlanding forums and fancy shopping districts nationwide. Keen to enhance its appeal – particularly among carpoolers and families, Land Rover introduced the Defender 130 for the 2023 model year, giving the SUV an extra 14 inches of length and a standard third row that brings seating capacity up to eight. But thanks to a nimble wheelbase that matches the nominally smaller 110 , the extended-length Defender doesn’t lose much off-road capability in its transition to family carrier, and it maintains the rugged-but-appealing interior and smooth mild-hybrid inline-six of other Land Rover SUVs. What it does miss out on is any semblance of affordability, with a starting price of $68,000 plus $1,350 … [Read more...] about 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 Review: A Family SUV For The Serengeti
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Incredible 230-car barn find includes classic Ferraris, BMWs, and more
An incredible classic car barn find has been discovered in the Netherlands, owned by a man named Mr. Palmen. He started collecting cars about four decades ago with a yellow Lancia B20 being the first car. Mr. Palmen was a professional dealer in rare and special cars from the mid-'60s before he started collecting and over the years, his collection grew to epic proportions. With a population of up to 230 automobiles, Mr. Palmen's collection consists of legendary classics that range from various origins. There are Italians (Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Maserati, and Ferrari), French (Facel Vega), Germans (BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and NSU), British (Jaguar, Aston Martin, and Rolls-Royce), and Americans (Chevrolet, Cadillac, and Ford) in the said collection, so the brand diversity is unprecedented. The collection also has some obscure brands, namely Tatra , Monica, Moretti, Matra, Alvis, Imperia, and Villard. The collection is stored in a church and two dry but dusty warehouses. The cars … [Read more...] about Incredible 230-car barn find includes classic Ferraris, BMWs, and more
Sir Patrick Stewart Grand Marshall at Long Beach
Sir Patrick Stewart will serve as Grand Marshal for the featured Verizon IndyCar Series race on Sun., April 19 at the 41st Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. The acclaimed stage and screen actor is a racing enthusiast who competed in the 2002 Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race on the streets of Long Beach. Best known for his roles in “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and the X-Men franchise, Stewart returns to series television later this year starring as the title character in “Blunt Talk,” a half-hour comedy executive produced by Seth MacFarlane and Jonathan Ames for Starz. Saturday's Grand Marshal, pro football star DeSean Jackson, is a three-time NFL Pro Bowl selection who prepped at Long Beach Poly High School before going on to stardom at the University of California, Berkeley, and with the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Redskins. Vince Neil to wave green flag Vince Neil of Mötley Crüe will wave the green flag as Saturday's Honorary Starter and will also star later that … [Read more...] about Sir Patrick Stewart Grand Marshall at Long Beach