Summer may be winding down, but don’t tell Defender that. They’ve just launched a summer-focused limited edition of only 20 vehicles called the “Defender Beach Break,” based on the off-road-ready Defender 110 SUV. The calendar may show summer’s passing, but Defender believes the Beach Break is perfect for those who want to hold onto the summer vibes a little longer.
Why the Defender Beach Break matters
People who buy Defenders enjoy making them their own and limited editions such as the Defender Octa. The Beach Break special edition is no exception—only 20 are being made, each with a unique number from 1 to 20. There will also be a special badge on the tailgate that says “one of 20.”
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What’s special about the Defender Beach Break special edition?
The Defender Beach Break hss a unique color combination: a Tasmanian Blue body with a white roof and red and orange stripes on the sides. It also has beach-ready vehicle accessories, including roof rack cross bars, a silver side-mounted gear carrier, black side steps, and mud flaps. It rides on white 20-inch wheels with all-terrain tires.
The Defender has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers 296 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, ample force for driving on sand and accessing remote beaches. A selectable special Terrain Response driving mode is designed specifically for driving on the beach, such as on loose sand.
The Defender can drive through water 35.4 inches deep, so cruising along the shoreline shouldn’t be a problem. Just remember, if you’re driving in saltwater, rinse the underside of the vehicle by going through a car wash with vehicle bottom spraying to flush off the salt.
The 2025 Defender 110 S P300 Beach Edition starts at $73,325, including a $1,625 delivery and destination fee.
Autonomous Maserati MC20 breaks AI land speed record
Maserati Breaks AI Land Speed Record with AI MC20
It is no secret that we are fans of Maserati. Some time ago, we spent some memorable time behind the wheel of a GranTurismo Trofeo, which elevated our respect for the Italian automaker. Doing well to keep themselves in the news, Maserati just recently jumped into the exciting realm of breaking world records, setting a new top speed for autonomously driven cars with its renowned MC20 supercar.
The AI-powered MC20 blasted off at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida
This unbelievable run was made in collaboration with several prominent partners, including the Indy Autonomous Challenge, the Italian university Politecnico di Milano, and the newly established 1000 Miglia Experience Florida. These organizations took the Maserati MC20 to the iconic Space Florida Launch and Landing Facility at Kennedy Space Center. Using its top-speed-friendly 2.8-mile-long runway, the MC20 blasted off to a driverless world record of 197.7 mph.
Bridgestone unveils its latest soybean-based, grand touring flagship, the Turanza Prestige
Bridgestone's new Turanza Prestige all-season tires
Ever since we got our hands on a set of Firehawk Indy 500 tires several months ago, Bridgestone has proven to us why it is considered a renowned leader in the tire manufacturing industry. This week, it continues its reputation for innovation with its latest creation that combines performance and longevity - the Bridgestone Turanza Prestige, which incorporates innovative ENLITEN Technology.
Crafted specifically for high-end sedans and crossovers, this flagship grand touring tire offers an exceptional driving experience characterized by a notably quiet and smooth ride, remarkable handling responsiveness, and superior performance in wet-weather conditions—all supported by an impressive 70,000-mile limited warranty. Setting a new standard in the grand touring tire category, the Turanza Prestige excels in wear life, showcasing a striking 44% improvement in longevity compared to its predecessor, the Turanza QuietTrack, and surpassing its rival, the Pirelli P7AS Plus by a hard-to-ignore 13%.
Polaris drops a 10th anniversary limited edition, the Slingshot 10
The Slingshot three-wheeler makes no excuses for its unconventional design
What's better than fun? Even more fun. That's probably the mission statement for the Polaris Slingshot team. Polaris introduced the 2025 Slingshot lineup in late January, but the company has already boosted the excitement with a limited-edition 10th-anniversary model called simply Slingshot 10.
The Polaris team went all out with the Slingshot 10. Based on the top-of-the-line 2025 Slingshot R, which was already the most powerful and sporty model, the Slingshot 10 adds plenty of limited-edition styling elements and premium comfort and convenience features.
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