Motors

Pelican Launches ‘Cargo Cases’ for Your Truck, Car, or SUV

Pelican has built burly, super-protective cases for cameras, guns, bows, and other fragile equipment for many years. And now it’s launching a line of tough…

Written by Sean McCoy January 14, 2020

Motorcycle Airbags for Any Jacket: Alpinestars Tech-Air 5

Alpinestars just launched its latest autonomous airbag system for motorcycle riders at CES. The new system is designed to work with any brand of riding…

Written by Bryon Dorr January 10, 2020

Living Car: Mercedes Unveils Outlandish ‘Avatar’ Concept Vehicle at CES

Compostable, organic batteries, heartbeat recognition, and ‘bionic flaps’ present just some of the Mercedes-Benz VISION AVTR’s futuristic tech.

Written by Adam Ruggiero January 08, 2020

Jeep Plug-In Hybrids Promise Fun, Capability, and Efficiency

The iconic off-road Jeep name is about to get a lot more electric with the introduction of the plug-in hybrid 4Xe badge.

Written by Bryon Dorr January 06, 2020

All-Electric Luxury SUV for $38K: Fisker Reveals the ‘Ocean’

The brand Fisker will launch into the U.S. auto market with a competitively priced, all-electric SUV that you can order today. This is what we…

Written by Bryon Dorr January 06, 2020

Rivian Tank Turn Is Real! Electric Truck Spins Like a Top

A video leaked over the summer and later taken off the internet has returned. And it confirms what a Rivian truck can do!

Written by Bryon Dorr December 27, 2019

CAKE Kalk OR: Not a Dirtbike, Not an E-Bike, 100% Fun

Blurring the lines between dirtbike and e-bike, the CAKE Kalk OR combines big torque with scant weight for one insanely fun ride.

Written by Seiji Ishii December 26, 2019

Want to Drive the Pan-American Highway? This Guy Will Show You How

Follow along on Instagram as Dan Grec relives his Pan-American Highway overland adventure. He’ll provide plenty of how-to advice along the way.

Written by Bryon Dorr December 17, 2019

Mazda CX-30 First Drive: A Subcompact Fit for Micro Adventure

Mazda’s latest subcompact SUV ‘caters to active lifestyles’ of young couples who live in cities.

Written by Bryon Dorr December 16, 2019

Subaru Recalls Nearly 300,000 Cars That Could Lose Power

The ubiquitous mountain town brand Subaru today recalled a part affecting close to 300,000 cars.

Written by Mary Murphy December 13, 2019

Rooftop Tent for Your Prius (or Smaller): iKamper Launches Skycamp Mini

The new iKamper Skycamp Mini two-person rooftop tent could be a fit for just about any four-wheeled adventuremobile. It offers up the crucial features of…

Written by Bryon Dorr December 13, 2019

Tesla Camper Concept: Meet the Cyber 5th-Wheel

A U.K. YouTuber unveiled a rendering for a Tesla pull-behind camper designed specifically for the Cybertruck. And it looks as wild as the truck itself.

Written by Adam Ruggiero December 12, 2019

Chevy Tahoe & Suburban: Huge, High-Tech People-Haulers for 2021

Chevrolet’s two full-size SUVs get bigger, packed with more technology, and add a diesel option. And they lose the solid rear axle. The 2021 Chevrolet…

Written by Bryon Dorr December 11, 2019

Power Wagon vs. Rebel: Which RAM Is King of the Trail?

RAM offers two serious off-road trucks in its lineup: the Rebel and Power Wagon. Our motors editor got a chance to take them off road…

Written by Bryon Dorr December 10, 2019

The 2021 Hyundai Santa Cruz Gets a Pickup Bed

It’s official: Hyundai will bring us a small pickup in 2021. The Hyundai Santa Cruz truck will be made in Montgomery, Alabama.

Written by Bryon Dorr December 05, 2019

Thule Launches Luxury Cargo Carrier: Vector Roof Box Review

Thule’s latest cargo box, the Vector, incorporates plenty of new tech and handy features. But is it worth the premium price? We tested it to…

Written by Nancy Bouchard December 03, 2019

Neuron EV T.ONE: ‘World’s First Modular Electric Utility Vehicle’

Another electric truck was just revealed in Shanghai by a Los Angeles-based company. The Neuron EV T.ONE might just be the electric adventure vehicle we…

Written by Bryon Dorr December 03, 2019

Baja 1000: The Gear I Used to Chase the Race

I traveled to Mexico for the wet and wild 2019 SCORE Baja 1000 to chase the race, spectate, and gorge on tasty tacos. This is…

Written by Andy Cochrane December 02, 2019

2020 RV of the Year? Meet the Venture RV Sonic X

Venture RV built the forward-thinking Sonic X as a design study to create a buzz at the RV trade show back in March. That it…

Written by Bryon Dorr December 02, 2019

Thule Launches Vector M and Alpine Rooftop Cargo Boxes

Thule created its newest stylish and functional cargo boxes with snowsports in mind.

Written by Sponsored Post November 25, 2019

‘Starship Pooper’: Hilarious New Names for Tesla’s Cybertruck

Let’s face it: The new Tesla Cybertruck looks — er — weird. And the internet loves it.

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 22, 2019

Tesla’s Savage ‘Cybertruck’ Will Knock Your Socks Off

Tesla’s Cybertruck is like nothing you, or I, have ever seen. But with performance numbers beyond any production truck on the planet and an unexpectedly…

Written by Bryon Dorr November 22, 2019

Rooftop Tents on Sale: Roofnest Slashes Prices for Black Friday

When an uninvited guest went stomping through my campsite — and the back of my truck — I sure was happy to be in a…

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 21, 2019

New Overland Gear From SEMA Show 2019

Every November at the annual industry-only automotive aftermarket show, brands reveal the best new overland and off-road products. These are our favorites.

Written by Bryon Dorr November 20, 2019

First Look: MoonShade Is a Temporary Awning for Your Adventure Rig

The MoonShade Portable Awning is a light and packable awning for overlanding vehicles and more.

Written by Seiji Ishii November 19, 2019

Ford Mustang Mach-E: Pony Car Fail!

Ford is finally bringing us a mass-market, very competitive, all-electric vehicle. But, unfortunately, it decided to make it look like a bloated four-door Mustang. Ford…

Written by Bryon Dorr November 18, 2019