2019 Land Rover Defender

Land Rover is getting into the holiday spirit by releasing a new teaser image of the 2020 Defender. While the teaser image is surprisingly low resolution, that isn鈥檛 much of a problem as spy photographers have already caught the three- and five-door variants undergoing testing. Those photos show the model will have a bit of a resemblance to the LR3, while also being unmistakable as a Defender. In terms of styling, the Defender has a squared off front fascia with a small grille that features a horizontal bar. Further below, we can see a rounded bumper and mesh screens which likely hide large air intakes. Moving further back, the model has pronounced fender flares and slab-sided bodywork. Fans will also notice front fender vents, a rakish windscreen and a relatively flat roof. While the two variants have an identical front fascia, everything changes aft of the front doors. The short wheelbase model, which could revive the Defender 90 moniker, eschews rear doors. The long-wheelbase variant, known as the Defender 110, has short rear doors and a compact quarter glass. Both variants have a nearly vertical tailgate which swings to the side. It is opened by a vertical door handle and some prototypes feature a rear-mounted spare tire. The Defender will ride on the company鈥檚 new Modular Longitudinal Architecture (MLA) which is slated to be lighter and stiffer than the previous platform. The architecture has been designed to underpin an assortment of different models including those with internal combustion engines, mild- and plug-in hybrid powertrains as well as electric powertrains. Speaking of engines, the Defender is expected to be offered with an assortment of different options including an entry-level turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder which is available in both petrol and diesel guise. There should also be petrol and diesel six-cylinder engines, but details remain a closely guarded secret.

Maintenance procedures for everything from changing the oil in the dry-sump lubrication system to adjusting front wheel bearing play. This manual tells you what to do and how and when to do it. Illustrated engine disassembly and rebuilding, including camshaft, timing chain, and timing chain tensioner replacement with the engine in or out of the car. Dry-sump lubrication system repair and diagnosis, including replacing leaky oil return tubes with the engine installed. Carrera-specific driveability problems, including explanation of the Bosch DME engine management system. Complete overhaul of the 915 transmission, including replacing the synchronizer "dog" teeth. Complete clutch service, including clutch cable replacement (1984-1986 models) and clutch hydraulics service (1987-1989 models). Brake, steering and suspension system maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair, including torsion bar setup and adjustment. Heating and air conditioning repair, including A/C component replacement. Body adjustments and repairs, including power seat disassembly and repair. Electrical system diagnosis and fault finding, with an easy-to-use illustrated component locator section. Wiring schematics for all circuits, including power distribution, grounds, convertible top, rear wiper and other hard to find circuits.

Last year, 1,952 Fords were stolen in the UK - more than any other brand. Of these, 530 were Focuses and 508 were Fiestas, making them the two most-stolen models in the country. This is reflected in the fact that Vauxhall鈥檚 Astra and Corsa models were the third and fifth-most stolen models - 344 and 306 respectively - while the Volkswagen Golf was fourth, with 340 thefts being reported. It鈥檚 likely that one of the factors in these particular cars being stolen so frequently is that they are among the best-selling models in the country. The Fiesta was the UK鈥檚 best-selling new car in 2018, followed by the Golf in second and Corsa in third, while the Focus came fifth. Meanwhile, the most vulnerable location was a high street in Staffordshire, which saw 55 vehicle thefts last year - more than any other in the UK. The figures also show that Kent Police saw the most reported thefts - 3,444 - while there were 2,774 in Merseyside and 2,468 in Hampshire. Have you been the victim of car theft?

On the surface, the new Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport in the IMSA MICHELIN Pilot Challenge seems like any other race car. A deeper dive, however, proves otherwise. The new generation GT4 Clubsport is the first race car to use organic materials in its production, building certain parts of the car with natural fiber materials as opposed to previously used synthetics. The concept - and implementation - could be just the start of changes for the racing industry when it comes to sustainability, and Porsche is happy to pave the way. 鈥淧orsche is always trying to be a leader in being green and this was another direction we could go with our use of materials and cars,鈥?said Kyle Millikin, the GT4 Clubsport Technical Support Specialist at Porsche Motorsport North America. Millikin described how the benefits of using agricultural byproducts in the car extends far beyond the racetrack. 鈥淚t鈥檚 an exercise in sustainable use of raw materials where we were using synthetic composites before with certain materials,鈥?said Millikin.

鈥淣ow we鈥檙e using renewable plant-based composites. The production of these composites is a lot greener, has lower carbon emissions and it still has the same characteristics as the carbon fiber we鈥檝e been using in the past. How Porsche acquires these fibers also is changing. Up until December 2018, commercial hemp production was illegal in the United States, so the materials primarily came from Europe. With the signing of a farm bill in late December legalizing hemp production, Porsche customer teams can now potentially look closer to home for repairs of these new GT4 Clubsport race components. 鈥淚 think you鈥檒l start to see this more and more from other manufacturers,鈥?Millikin said. Eight of the new cars were delivered to Pilot Challenge teams at the Roar, with a pair finishing in the top 10 at the series鈥?four-hour opener on Jan. 25 at Daytona International Speedway. Millikin explained how the teams鈥?reaction to the new car has been largely positive, frankly because there wasn鈥檛 much of a change. 鈥淚 think it鈥檚 been well received,鈥?said Millikin. 鈥淚t has the same characteristics that you鈥檙e used to with carbon fiber and it can be repaired the same way as carbon fiber. The GT4 Clubsport will tackle one of the toughest challenges of the year at the infamously bumpy Sebring International Raceway next weekend. A tape-delayed broadcast of the race will air the following week on Thursday, March 28 at 3 p.m.