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Land Rover Freelander 2 hits 250,000. But is this the zenith?

250,000 Freelander 2s built It’s the car that started the whole compact SUV / softroader love affair back in 1997. Thankfully, the Freelander has come a long way since then, and the Land Rover Freelander 2 is a properly good car. So good is the Freelander 2 that Land Rover are celebrating the 250,000th Freelander 2 to roll off the production line today at Halewood.

Hamilton rises again

LEWIS HAMILTON stayed true to the philosophy he has inked on his back as a victory to savour ignited his Formula One world title challenge for this year. The words 'Still I Rise' are tattooed across the top of his shoulders - and also adorn his helmet from this season - and are a reminder that in adversity there remains the capacity to perform and achieve. After enduring an unhappy season-opening Australian Grand Prix two weeks ago that was littered with technical problems, one of which forced his retirement after just two laps, Hamilton rose above such disappointment to clinch his first win in Malaysia, and 23rd of his F1 career.

UPDATE: Jack Roush hospitalized after crashing plane, injuries not life-threatening

NASCAR team owner and Mustang guru Jack Roush crashed while landing his plane on Tuesday in Oshkosh, Wis. He's in serious but stable condition and his injuries are not life-threatening. Roush was landing his Hawker Beechcraft Premium jet at the Oshkosh airport about 6:15 p.m.