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Always Safe, but a Dash of Sideways Fun: Electric Volvo EX30 Winter Testing

I drove the electric 2025 Volvo EX30 in northern Sweden’s winter wonderland. Both the RWD and AWD impressed, but the AWD induced the biggest smiles.

Written by Bryon Dorr May 02, 2024

Chevy Antes Up in the Midsized 7-Passenger SUV Game: 2024 Traverse First Drive Review

The all-new 2024 Chevrolet Traverse mid-sized SUV hopes to appeal to more buyers with its off-road-focused Z71 and premium RS packages.

Written by Andy Lilienthal May 02, 2024

Upgrade of an Icon: BFG All-Terrain T/A KO3 Tire Is Finally Here

The BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 offers up a new tread pattern and compound that should improve longevity and snow performance.

Written by Bryon Dorr May 01, 2024

Next-Level Gear Organization: Leitner FORGED Active Cargo Truck System Review

The Leitner Designs Forged Active Cargo System, complete with GearPODs, has changed the way I haul my gear in all the best ways.

Written by Rachelle Schrute April 29, 2024

2024 Northwest Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year Crowned

The Northwest Automotive Press Association has crowned the 2024 Lexus GX 550 Overtrail as the NW Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year at Mudfest 2024.

Written by Bryon Dorr April 29, 2024

Act Now if You Want a Defender OCTA: V8 Twin-Turbo Hybrid Power, Crazy Suspension

The most luxurious and capable Defender ever, the OCTA, will be fully revealed this summer, and likely fully presold for 2025.

Written by Bryon Dorr April 26, 2024

Ford Transit Trail Recall ‘Fix’ Removes One of the Van’s Main Features

Tires on the Transit Trail van can rub. Ford’s fix is to replace them with smaller, less durable tires.

Written by Bryon Dorr April 26, 2024

Ram CEO Says ‘Tear It Up’: Cringeworthy Off-Road Truck Ad Moment

Is Ram Trucks CEO saying “tear it up” to his stunt driver in the reveal video for the RHO pickup the right attitude to promote?

Written by Bryon Dorr April 26, 2024

Iconic Overland Camper Company EarthCruiser Out of Business

Overland camper builder EarthCruiser is shutting its doors. Here’s what we know so far.

Written by Bryon Dorr April 25, 2024

This $16K Electric Motorcycle Has a Video Game-Inspired ‘Nitrous Boost’ Button

Meet the DAB 1α, an electric motorcycle that caters to nostalgia while doubling as a status symbol. With just 400 on offer, it’s an immediate…

Written by Andrew McLemore April 25, 2024

2025 Ram RHO Charges Onto the Scene as TRX Goes Extinct

While not a TRX replacement, the 2025 Ram RHO is essentially the same truck, just with a smaller motor and lower price.

Written by Bryon Dorr April 25, 2024

Meet the Lunar Cruiser: NASA Taps Toyota for Special Moon Build

In development since 2019 by Toyota and Japan’s space agency, the lunar campervan will now be used in a moon mission with NASA.

Written by Andrew McLemore April 24, 2024

Iconic Luxury Off-Roader Goes Electric: 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580

The latest G-Wagon offers iconic looks and legendary capability, now with an electric powertrain. Let me introduce you to the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580.

Written by Evan Williams April 24, 2024

Tune Your Engine, Dial Your Suspension, Find Quicker Lines: KTM/Husqvarna ‘CUO’

The KTM and Husqvarna CUO provides data and assistance formerly reserved for professional racers.

Written by Seiji Ishii April 23, 2024

An Electric Motorcycle for Urban Escapades: Ryvid Outset Debut

Ryvid debuts its latest electric motorycle, the Outset, at the 1 Motorcycle Show.

Written by Bryon Dorr April 19, 2024

Tesla Recalls Nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks After Using Soap as Lubricant

During assembly of the vehicles at Tesla’s Austin, Texas, factory, workers improperly added a soap that makes the accelerator pedal prone to sticking.

Written by Andrew McLemore April 19, 2024

Mega-Rare Mega Cruiser Up for Auction

With under 150 left-hand-drive Toyota Mega Cruisers ever built, you might want to snag this clean, early example while you can.

Written by Bryon Dorr April 18, 2024

Get Heavy Work Done on All Terrains: BFG HD-Terrain T/A KT Tire Review

BFGoodrich’s new HD Terrain tire offers rugged tread to help heavy-duty trucks battle the rigors of the job site and weekend adventures.

Written by Taylor Roby April 17, 2024

Stylish SoCal Van Life: Vanspeed Debuts California Coast Model

The Vanspeed California Coast is built on a Sprinter 144 chassis with a flexible, large adventure gear-carrying layout — and it’s beach-ready.

Written by Andrew McLemore April 17, 2024

Buying a Dirtbike? Don’t Make These 5 Mistakes

Avoid the common pitfalls when buying a new dirt bike. Check out our guide on the 5 most common dirt bike buying mistakes.

Written by Seiji Ishii April 16, 2024

Yakima MOD System Review: A ‘HomeBase’ for Any Adventure Vehicle

Do you have a regular ol’ car like me and yearn for a secure and modular in-vehicle storage solution? If so, the Yakima MOD system…

Written by Mary Murphy April 16, 2024

Can EVs Overland? We Chased the Eclipse in a Hummer EV SUV to Find Out

Can the new GMC Hummer EV SUV be a viable overland rig? We test it in Texas while chasing the 2024 solar eclipse.

Written by Andy Lilienthal April 16, 2024

2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans: More Tech and More eSprinter Configurations

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans are coming, and are packed with new tech. New, smaller eSprinters are also coming.

Written by Evan Williams April 15, 2024

Blurred Lines: Van Life Inspired Overland UTV

A Polaris XPEDITION gets a custom van life-inspired makeover by DRACO UTV for adventure photographer Quin Schrock.

Written by Bryon Dorr April 15, 2024

Cooper Tires Discoverer AT3 Review: Sticky When Slick

For large vehicles that spend lots of time off road, the Cooper Tires Discoverer AT3 XLTs give great all-season traction. And they do so while…

Written by Sean McCoy April 12, 2024

Mean Machines: Have We Reached Peak Angry Car?

It seems like most modern cars are grumpy, mad, or angry. Let’s look at the angry faces of today’s car market.

Written by Bryon Dorr April 11, 2024

2025 Toyota 4Runner Trailhunter: Quality Capability Upgrades From the Factory

New factory-upfitted 2025 Toyota 4Runner Trailhunter model has the hardware for real off-road adventures. Here’s what we know so far.

Written by Bryon Dorr April 09, 2024

2025 Toyota 4Runner: What You Need to Know

The sixth-gen 2025 Toyota 4Runner has finally been revealed! Here’s all the info we know so far.

Written by Bryon Dorr April 09, 2024

$173M in Debt: Amphibious Plane Company Files for Bankruptcy, Seeks Buyer

Icon Aircraft plans to continue making hybrid planes that can drive on road and water as it tries to manage large debt levels.

Written by Andrew McLemore April 09, 2024

Private Park Offers Old-School Off-Roading in America’s Second-Biggest Canyon

With 56 miles of off-roading trails, a private park in Texas’s Palo Duro Canyon offers a new reason for visiting the state’s panhandle.

Written by Andrew McLemore April 09, 2024

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