Motors

Lusting for a Tacoma? Your True Love May Be an F-150

Everyone wants a Toyota Tacoma (just look at the price of used Tacos)! So I ‘settled’ for a Ford F-150. But I’m never looking back.

Written by Sean McCoy June 11, 2020

Scout Campers: A Backpack for Your Truck

The new Scout Campers line is all about versatility, value, and outdoor adventure. These new slide-in truck campers start at under $20,000 and are designed…

Written by Bryon Dorr May 27, 2020

Thule Tepui Hybox Wedge: First New RTT Since Acquisition

Thule bought Tepui at the end of 2018, but the companies are just now fully integrating. And its first model as a combined force, the…

Written by Bryon Dorr May 22, 2020

Yacht on Wheels: Bowlus Road Chief Endless Highways Performance Edition Trailer

Combine a yacht with private aviation design and technology. What do you have? The ultimate retro-cool camper trailer. Meet the Bowlus Road Chief Endless Highways…

Written by Bryon Dorr May 05, 2020

Softshell Truck? This Snowboarder Built One

Say goodbye to aluminum or wood siding, and build your camper van out of duffels instead. In this video, Austin Smith shows us how a…

Written by Mary Murphy April 28, 2020

Subaru Recalls Vehicles That Could Stall Out While Driving

Subaru recently announced a new recall that affects close to 200,000 vehicles.

Written by Mary Murphy April 21, 2020

Gear-Hauling Exoskeleton on a Camper: The Winnebago Hike

The Winnebago Hike is a unique gear-hauling platform to help get the whole family and all their gear out into the wilderness.

Written by Bryon Dorr April 21, 2020

DIY Inspiration: Tour This Rustic ‘Cabin on Wheels’

Combine an overland vehicle with a cabin in the woods, and you get one heck of a cool adventure vehicle!

Written by Sean McCoy April 20, 2020

Idle RVs Provide Temporary Housing for First Responders

The doctors and nurses on the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic often need to self-isolate away from family and friends. And that’s where recreational…

Written by Bryon Dorr April 13, 2020

Tailgate Battle: Rivian Patents All-New Concept

Rivian’s patent for a ‘swing and drop’ tailgate gives us a little better glimpse into what will set the R1T all-electric pickup apart from the…

Written by Bryon Dorr March 27, 2020

Ford Ranger Muscles Up With ARB 4×4 Winch Bumper Upgrade

Ford Performance teamed up with ARB 4×4 to create off-road accessories for a variety of Ford vehicles. Best of all, the partnership kicks off with…

Written by Bryon Dorr March 25, 2020

Tricked-Out Ford Ranger: Tour Cody Townsend’s Overland Truck

Accomplishing 50 ski descents across North America takes a lot of gear. More importantly, it takes a qualified vehicle to get you there.

Written by Mary Murphy March 25, 2020

Hertz Ride: BMW Motorcycle Rentals Have Arrived in US

It’s not always easy to find a rental motorcycle when traveling, bur Hertz Ride is out to change that. New-to-the-U.S. Hertz Ride has set up motorcycle…

Written by Bryon Dorr March 25, 2020

World’s First Off-Road ‘Supercar’: Meet the Laffite X-Road

Basically a street-legal Dakar prototype, the Laffite X-Road looks like a stunning off-road monster. And it’s a rare monster at that.

Written by Bryon Dorr March 24, 2020

‘Nestbox’ Puts a Camper in Your SUV or Jeep: Car Camping Elevated

Turn the luggage area of your vehicle into a full-featured camper in under 5 minutes. The Egoe Nestbox is a camper system in a box.

Written by Bryon Dorr March 24, 2020

Go Off Road With Australia’s ‘Best Camper Trailer’ of 2020

Get off the beaten path and camp in comfort. This burly camper trailer from down under has everything you need.

Written by Mallory Paige March 19, 2020

This Is the Most Compact Camper Trailer We’ve Seen Yet

This compact travel trailer is only about 3 feet long, but it expands to sleep two adults in a 7-foot camper light enough to tow…

Written by Sean McCoy March 12, 2020

See the 2021 Ford Bronco: Leaked Images Surface

Over the past few days, some leaked photos of both the 2021 Ford Bronco and 2021 Ford Bronco Sport have found their way online. They…

Written by Bryon Dorr March 10, 2020

Get a Rental Car Outfitted for the Mountains

New Colorado car-share Titus Adventure Company provides carbon-offset, overland-outfitted 4×4 vehicles that you can rent.

Written by GJ Staff March 09, 2020

All-Terrain Euro Wagon Dreams Do Come True

Mercedes is finally offering up a full-featured, go-anywhere luxury wagon in the U.S. In the fall, we’ll finally get the updated 2021 E-Class All-Terrain wagon.

Written by Bryon Dorr March 06, 2020

West Yellowstone Snowmobiling in the White Room — Beginner’s Style

Snowmobiling is a popular winter pastime across the snowy parts of the U.S. and beyond. And as intimidating as it might be, it’s a killer…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri February 27, 2020

Box Truck Tiny Home: How This Couple Made It Work

One British Columbia-based couple decided to downsize their lives in order to save money and chase adventure — and that meant living in a box…

Written by Mary Murphy February 18, 2020

Overlanding on the Cheap: Build a Budget Off-Road Vehicle

Vehicle-based adventure doesn’t have to break the bank. Check out these tips for overlanding on a budget.

Written by Seiji Ishii February 18, 2020

Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Truck: Nikola Badger Joins Electric Pickup Battle

Yet another electric pickup enters the fray! Nikola Motor Company just announced the Badger pickup, but this is not just another EV. The automaker claims fewer…

Written by Bryon Dorr February 11, 2020

Mercedes Launches a Pop-Top Van You Can Buy in America

Mercedes-Benz is launching its first pop-top camper van in the U.S. this spring. Intrigued? So are we.

Written by Bryon Dorr February 06, 2020

The Curious Case of Ford’s Emoji Cycling Jacket

As part of its Share The Road campaign, Ford built a concept jacket for cyclists that shares emojis and turn signals with drivers behind them.…

Written by Sean McCoy February 06, 2020

Jeep Unveils ‘Desert Rated’ Gladiator Mojave to Take On Ford Raptor

Out in the desert of Johnson Valley, California, Jeep unveiled its first-ever ‘Desert Rated’ vehicle, the Gladiator Mojave. This new high-speed desert runner Jeep truck…

Written by Bryon Dorr February 06, 2020