Clive Sutton's extraordinary seven-seater is peak executive shuttle. Skip 20 photos in the image carousel and continue reading. Ah, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, the epitome of Big Executive Shuttle, now given a first class makeover via London-based Clive Sutton to make it a more executive-y Big Executive Shuttle. Welcome to the quarter-of-a-mil ‘First Class’ package.

The inside of this £276k Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is like a private jet

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JLR has been struggling to find buyers for the Discovery and is working on radical changes for the next generation. The problem is not that the Discovery is a bad product - it's just not as attractive to buyers as the always-fashionable Range Rover and the revitalized retro-modern Defender, each of which can easily sustain itself as a newly formed standalone brand. In fact, the Defender is so popular that Land Rover is now reviving its Classic ancestor as a restomod, and it's not quite as expensive as you might think.

Land Rover Revives The Classic Defender V8 In Restomod Style

Ariel’s rally-raid concept will go from 0-60mph in 3.4s… likely over any terrain. Skip 11 photos in the image carousel and continue reading. Though it’s but a concept for now, “it does show production intent for the vehicle and hints at just a small part of Ariel’s future,” boss Simon Saunders said. Welcome then, to a small part of Ariel’s future: a sub-tonne electric firework.

Ariel E-Nomad revealed: 281bhp electric off-roader concept weighs just 896kg

Over just the last decade alone, the Classic Defender has become one of the most popular platforms for off-road-focused restomod builds. Wanting to get in on the action rather than merely watching from the sidelines, Land Rover has now announced that its bespoke vehicle building division will be offered factory-restored restomods built to the customer’s desired spec on a made-to-order basis — a vehicle known as the Land Rover Classic Defender V8 by Works Bespoke.

Land Rover’s Bespoke Vehicle Division Unveils a Factory-Built Classic Defender Restomod

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‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

Woodinville, WA

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Seafair is over but it’s still festival and fair season. With good weather forecast for the weekend, it’s perfect for getting out of the house. There are several festivals happening around the region, covering a range of interests, from food and crafts to a logging show.

Wide Range of Festivals This Weekend

Ariel, the UK-based brand behind the iconic Atom track performer, has unveiled the E-Nomad concept, an all-electric version of the new Nomad 2 off-roader. Powered by a rear-mounted electric motor and a 41 kWh battery, the E-Nomad produces a healthy 281 hp and 361 lb-ft of torque. Ariel says this allows the e-Nomad to accelerate from 0-60 mph in just 3.4 seconds.

Ariel E-Nomad Off-Roader Is Proof Electric Cars Can Be Fun

Reyn Speed Shop debuts gorgeous E31 restomod stuffed full of E60 M5 ten-pot Skip 10 photos in the image carousel and continue reading. A company in Southern California has treated BMW’s classic 8 Series to a light, gentle refresh. And by light, gentle refresh, we of course mean completely changing its personality and looks from a relaxed Nineties GT into a snarling, V10-powered lightweight.

This one-off ‘858 CSL’ is a stunning 630bhp, V10-powered BMW 8 Series

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The Plymouth Public Library Foundation has announced the return of its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, a two-day celebration that promises to be a highlight of the summer season. Set to take place on the scenic Plymouth Public Library Lawn, the festival will run from 10 AM to 4 PM on both Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th. This family-friendly event is designed to offer something for everyone, making it a perfect outing for people of all ages.

50+ Artisans, Food Trucks & More: Get Ready For The 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

Although the Honda Civic has made recent headlines with its new hybrid powertrain, the beloved Si trim is sticking around, joined by its own 2025 refresh. The Civic Si has never been short on fun, revered as a reliable, comfortable and affordable commuter angled more towards the performance-inclined. While not as “to the wall” as its Type R sibling, the Si is sporty enough for most enthusiast drivers thanks to its peppy engine and, best of all, six-speed manual transmission.

2025 Honda Civic Si Refreshed; Six-Speed Manual Remains

Los Angeles County, CA

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Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

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Get ready, because you're invited to the "best late summer beach party in New England!" The Endless Summer Waterfront Festival, hosted by the Hull Nantasket Chamber of Commerce, is just around the corner and promises to be an event you won't want to miss. Taking place on Saturday, September 7, 2023, this event celebrates the last days of summer and the vibrant community of Hull.

Live Music, Family Fun & More: This Waterfront Festival Has It All!

Aston Martin has released a teaser clip of the V12 engine that will power the new Vanquish, which you can watch on the Aston Martin website or at the bottom of this article. The mill is clearly turbocharged, and you don't need to see the turbines on either side of the engine to know - the induction noise and the burbles on the overrun paint a clear picture. With the turbochargers outside of the valley between each bank of cylinders (a cold vee configuration rather than a hot vee engine), we expect the motor to be mounted low and to have quite a wide footprint, but because the rear-mid-engine Vanquish project is dead, this will sit ahead of the driver but not beyond the front axle. As a result, it will have similar proportions to the Vantage and the DB12, but it will be positioned well above both.

2025 Aston Martin Vanquish Teases Angry V12 Growl

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ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. – An Inglewood man and a father-daughter duo have been charged for stealing nearly $400,000 in goods and selling counterfeit items at a swap meet, following an investigation by the California Highway Patrol’s (CHP) Organized Retail Crime Taskforce (ORCTF).

Father and daughter arrested in Anaheim facing charges for stealing retail goods worth over $10K

It’s also claimed to be the first ever clock with automatically rotating propellers. Skip 8 photos in the image carousel and continue reading. Yes, we know what you’re thinking: “What in the Terminator’s hot airship is that?” Well, it’s called the ‘Albatross’, and it's supposed to be a modern reincarnation of the airship of the same name from Jules Verne’s novel, Robur the Conqueror. Only this thing doesn’t fly, it sits and… tells the time.

The Albatross is a 1,520-piece airship clock that’ll set you back a cool £107,000

The automotive world is mourning the loss of a legendary powertrain. General Motors has confirmed the impending retirement of its celebrated 3.0-liter inline-six Duramax diesel engine. Renowned for its exceptional torque delivery, commendable fuel efficiency, and formidable towing capacity, the Duramax has been a cornerstone of GM’s full-size SUV lineup.

End of an Era: General Motors Retires Iconic Duramax Diesel Engine Amid Stricter Emissions Regulations

As the world continues its slow and fragmented march to carbon neutrality, more and more large-capacity engines are facing extinction. This is why most car enthusiasts celebrate whatever large-capacity engine remains on the market. SUVs, however, have a slightly longer shelf life due to these vehicles being subject to less stringent emissions regulations than passenger cars.

The SUV With The Highest Rated Horsepower From A Factory Supercharged V-8 Engine in 2024

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

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During my childhood, when my family visited relatives “across the river,” in Bayou Plaquemine, Bayou Goula, Caddo, the Pointe, and White Castle, my siblings and I would sometimes race up and down the levees, some distance away from the cows grazing there. At the summit of the hill, you could see the Mississippi River waters through stands of trees and brush. It never occurred to me that our “playground” was the living testimony of Black men, prisoners of the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola whom the state of Louisiana had re-enslaved in the convict leasing system.

No longer ‘half slave, half free’

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This is a 320bhp, TVR-powered Mini track car… boosted with nitrous

Inspired by a Bentley, the ‘Mentley’ is claimed to get to 60mph in just *three* seconds. Skip 8 photos in the image carousel and continue reading....

This is a 320bhp, TVR-powered Mini track car… boosted with nitrous

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