Motors

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

‘Stealth’ Camping: How to Live in a U-Haul Van

This Canada-based YouTuber is taking camping to a whole new — and very different — level. Want to know how to live in a van?…

Written by Mary Murphy February 05, 2020

A Little-Known Brand Is Leading Race to Sell an Electric Pickup

A little-known company, Lordstown, may just beat Tesla, Rivian, Bollinger, Atlis, Ford, and others with a first-to-market electric pickup.

Written by Bryon Dorr February 01, 2020

Electric Hummer: GMC Teases Early Super Bowl Ad

The Hummer is coming back in 2021! The storied model will come back as a line of vehicles under the GMC brand and be fully…

Written by Bryon Dorr February 01, 2020

Filson Lauches Motorcycle Gear With the Alcan Collection

Filson has been making tough-as-nails gear for the outdoors for over a century. The new Filson Alcan Collection carries on that tradition, but with a…

Written by Bryon Dorr January 29, 2020

A New Wheeled Vehicle Altitude Record: Getting High in a Unimog

A team of technicians just broke the absolute world record for a wheeled vehicle. They drove a Mercedes Unimog nearly to the top of the…

Written by Bryon Dorr January 28, 2020

Americans Win Dakar Rally for First Time Ever

Known as the ‘world’s toughest race,’ the Dakar Rally concluded today with two Americans atop the podium. Ricky Brabec won the motorcycle class, and Casey…

Written by Bryon Dorr January 17, 2020

Publicity Stunt? Tesla Creates ‘Bulletproof’ Cybertruck Tee

No matter what you thought of the Cybertruck reveal, you have to admit, Tesla has some clever marketing employees.

Written by Mary Murphy January 16, 2020

2021 GMC Yukon: First Look at an Off-Road-Capable Luxury SUV

GMC revamped the Yukon for 2021 with a burly AT4 off-road package and super-luxe Denali. We got a first look at this big people-hauler.

Written by Bryon Dorr January 15, 2020

Ford ‘Tremor’ Packs Factory Winch, Rivals RAM Power Wagon

The Ford Tremor is a big pickup. Based on the F-250 and F-350, this burly off-road package will haul massive loads, clear serious obstacles, and…

Written by Bryon Dorr January 14, 2020

Best Portable Refrigerator Yet? We Tested Dometic’s New CFX3

The Dometic CFX3 is all you could ever want in a mobile refrigerator-freezer but with a hefty price tag.

Written by Seiji Ishii January 14, 2020

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