Car & SUV

Toyota Plugs in With New bZ4X Battery Electric SUV

Toyota debuted its first long-range battery-electric vehicle at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The bZ4X is Toyota’s first of seven planned ‘Beyond Zero’ BEVs.

Written by Paul Eisenstein November 17, 2021

Mazda Jumps Into Outdoor Adventure Crossover Market With 2023 CX-50

An evolution in Mazda’s crossover fleet, the AWD CX-50 is ‘purpose-built for outdoor enthusiasts and customers with a more active lifestyle.’

Written by Jilli Cluff November 16, 2021

First Drive: We Trail-Tested the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Moab

Our motors editor, Bryon Dorr, was in Moab, Utah, last week to experience firsthand what the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee is all about.

Written by Bryon Dorr November 15, 2021

VW Hatchback Challenge: Test-Driving the All-New 2022 GTI and Golf R

We attended Volkswagen’s Family Media Drive event in Asheville, N.C., and drove the all-new 2022 GTI and Golf R in the hills near the Blue…

Written by Mercedes Lilienthal November 15, 2021

Subaru Solterra EV Crossover Surprise: Electrified Adventures Are Coming

Long reluctant to get into the electric vehicle market, Subaru is finally ready to launch its first long-range EV, thanks to a partnership with Toyota.

Written by Paul A. Eisenstein November 11, 2021

The Best Cars for Canine Companions: 6 Picks for Adventurous Drivers With Dogs

To many of us who love the outdoors, dogs are synonymous with that adventurous lifestyle. They’re loyal, enthusiastic traveling and hiking companions, faithful protectors when…

Written by Paul Rogers November 10, 2021

Rivian Overtakes Ford and GM Without a Single Car Lot to Its Name

Electric truck sensation Rivian blistered through the stock market after its debut on Wednesday morning, passing Ford and GM in valuation at $93 billion. The…

Written by Sam Anderson November 10, 2021

Rent a Tesla: Hertz Adds 100,000 Model 3s to Global Fleet

Hertz plans to purchase at least 100,000 Teslas to electrify its U.S. and European fleet. The first Model 3 sedans have already landed at a…

Written by Paul Eisenstein November 04, 2021

Behind the Wheel of the 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness

Subaru leveled up earlier this year with the Outback Wilderness. It’s adding a second nameplate to this brand-within-a-brand — the 2022 Forester Wilderness.

Written by Paul A. Eisenstein November 03, 2021

V8 Ford Bronco DR Is a Race-Ready Reality, and You Can Buy It

Ford’s new Bronco is an off-road race truck, period. The Bronco DR gets the platform’s most powerful V8 ever, beefy suspension, no glass, and no…

Written by Sam Anderson November 02, 2021

Mopar Goes Big With 7 Concept Vehicles for SEMA 2021

Every year, Mopar creates some insanely cool custom vehicles for the annual SEMA Show. Mopar created seven impressive builds for the 2021 SEMA Show.

Written by Bryon Dorr October 29, 2021

2022 Range Rover: Land Rover Unveils Its Most Luxurious SUV Yet

The Range Rover evolves yet again, following its ultra-luxury trajectory while remaining true to its signature design ethos and off-road capability.

Written by Bryon Dorr October 26, 2021

Land Rover Defender Adventures at the Biltmore: We Won TReK 2021

We competed against an Olympian, an overland industry expert, and a host of top automotive journalist talent in the media wave of the 2021 Land…

Written by Bryon Dorr October 20, 2021

Registration Revoked: Delica Vans No Longer Road Legal

Congrats! Your classic car is destined to be either a really tiny Airbnb, or the world’s largest Japanese paperweight.

Written by Andy Lilienthal October 15, 2021

Most-Stolen Cars in the US: Is Your Vehicle a Target?

Today, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) released its annual list of the United States’ most-stolen cars and trucks. Ford trucks top the ‘Hot Wheels’…

Written by Sam Anderson October 13, 2021

Mopar Teaser Concept Sketches Have Us Dreaming of Nighttime Off-Road Adventures

The annual SEMA Show is coming up quickly, and Mopar just dropped some concept sketches in our lap. Mopar offered no more insight into what’s…

Written by Bryon Dorr October 12, 2021

‘Lo-Res’ Lambo on Auction to Benefit Alternative Fuel Org

From now until Oct. 15, you can bid on this rare, ‘lo-res,’ Countach-looking EV. It might not be street legal, but it is charitable. Half…

Written by Jilli Cluff October 12, 2021

2022 Nissan Pathfinder Review: All Utility, Little Fun

The 2022 Nissan Pathfinder hopes to recapture some of its original machismo all while retaining its domestic parent usefulness.

Written by Robin Warner October 11, 2021

Ford Expedition Timberline Off-Road Concept Targets Overlanding Families

Ford debuted the 2022 Expedition Timberline today at the Overland Expo East in Arrington, Va. The build is loaded with off-road capability and overlanding comfort…

Written by Sam Anderson October 08, 2021

GM Ultra Cruise: Self-Driving Cars Can Finally Ditch Highways

GM announced today its semiautonomous driving system called ‘Ultra Cruise.’ It aims to leapfrog Tesla in the race to self-driving cars.

Written by Paul Eisenstein October 07, 2021

20 Best Adventure Rigs at Overland Expo West 2021

Our resident overland expert, Bryon Dorr, scoured the 2021 Overland Expo West event in Flagstaff, Ariz., to find the coolest adventure rigs out there.

Written by Bryon Dorr October 04, 2021

The All-New 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Gets Electrified

For 2022, Jeep today unveiled the fully updated two-row version of the Grand Cherokee and debuted the 4xe plug-in hybrid electric version.

Written by Bryon Dorr September 29, 2021

Expedition Timberline: Ford’s Big SUV Goes Off-Road for 2022

The 2022 Ford Expedition range gets a ton of new tech, appearance mods, and most notably to us adventurers, the off-road-focused Timberline model.

Written by Bryon Dorr September 21, 2021

Best AWD/4WD Cars of 2021: Northwest Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year Awards

During its long-running Mudfest, the Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA) crowned its Northwest Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year.

Written by Bryon Dorr September 16, 2021

Bronco Raptor? Ford’s Ordering System Leaks Clues

Conjecture about a Raptor variant has existed practically ever since Ford announced the Bronco’s resurrection in 2017. Now, a forum post strongly indicates it will…

Written by Sam Anderson September 15, 2021