off road

RAM TRX Fighter: Ford Shows Off the New F-150 Raptor R

During a media preview, Ford offered up a brief sneak peek at its updated Baja beast, the V-8-powered Raptor R.

Written by Paul Eisenstein June 15, 2022

Back to Basics: AntiShanty Rigid Roof RR-1 Adventure Trailer

The AntiShanty Rigid Roof RR-1 trailer is the company’s newest addition to its growing family of ultralight off-grid adventure trailers. AntiShanty builds unique trailers for…

Written by Stuart Bourdon June 15, 2022

40 Years of Toyota 4Runner: A Look Back at the Rise of the Everyday SUV

The hybrid of Toyota’s established Land Cruiser and camp-savvy Trekker, the iconic 4Runner may be the most enduring adventure SUV in U.S. history.

Written by Jilli Cluff June 14, 2022

US Sales Likely as Next-Gen VW Amarok Pickup Debuts Next Month

Ford-based Volkswagen Amarok, likely coming to the U.S. for the first time, will be revealed on July 7.

Written by Evan Williams June 08, 2022

Communicate, Navigate Off-Grid & Off-Road: Garmin Tread Overland Review

The Garmin Tread brings everything users love about off-grid navigation and communication into a single device. That’s great for some, but not all.

Written by Andy Lilienthal June 06, 2022

Defender 130: Land Rover’s Off-Road Machine Gets a Third Row

The Land Rover Defender L663 is still new enough, and iconic enough, to turn heads wherever it goes. Besides the 90 and 110 models, the…

Written by Bryon Dorr May 31, 2022

15 Awesome Adventure Rigs From Overland Expo West 2022

Our motors editor and resident overland expert, Bryon Dorr, scoured Overland Expo West 2022 to find some of the coolest adventure rigs out there.

Written by Bryon Dorr May 26, 2022

Retired Firefighter Converts His Ambulance Into a 4×4 Campervan

‘Yabbity brabbity, man!’ Welcome to the most downhome — and arguably most poignant — ambulance conversion vid you’ve seen all year.

Written by Sam Anderson May 26, 2022

Toyota Goes Retro for 40 Years of 4Runner

Toyota’s red, yellow, and orange stripes are a very cool way to celebrate 40 years of 4Runner.

Written by Evan Williams May 24, 2022

Mobile Off-Grid Oasis: The wanderBOX Outpost 35 Off-Grid Camper

The wanderBOX Outpost 35 off-grid camper is a $400,000 home on wheels ready for some serious remote adventuring, living, and working.

Written by Berne Broudy May 18, 2022

Moke America Celebrates 60 Years of Bond With Electrified Classic Runabout

Classic Moke is reborn as an EV. The 60 Years of Bond special edition celebrates the long connection of the Moke and 007.

Written by Evan Williams May 16, 2022

The Scout Is Back! VW Revives Classic 4×4 Badge in US Electric Market

Once a market mainstay, the Scout SUV line is in for a revival — but in a very different form.

Written by Paul Eisenstein May 11, 2022

’50 for 50′ Grant Program Will Fund 4WD Trail Work in All 50 States

Quadratec, the world’s largest retailer of aftermarket Jeep parts, is giving back to the backroads and trails with its ’50 for 50′ program.

Written by Sam Anderson May 11, 2022

2022 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X Review: What We Love (And Don’t)

Off-road enthusiast and GearJunkie Motors Editor Bryon Dorr spent a long day and a few hundred miles in the latest top-dog off-road truck in GMC’s…

Written by Bryon Dorr May 10, 2022

Rugged and Refined: 2023 Kia Sportage Gets Bumper-to-Bumper Update

If you still think of the Kia Sportage as the bargain entry into the compact crossover market, you’ll likely be surprised by the all-new 2023…

Written by Paul Eisenstein May 02, 2022

30th Anniversary Edition Land Rover Pays Tribute to First Defender in North America

Land Rover has picked the perfect spec to really showcase all of the mud you blast your Defender 30th Anniversary Edition through.

Written by Evan Williams May 02, 2022

1,000-Horsepower Beast Truck: Behold the 6×6 Hennessey Mammoth

Hennessey Performance builds a 6×6 RAM TRX with more than 1,000 horsepower, and calls it the Mammoth.

Written by Evan Williams April 26, 2022

What’s It Like Behind the Wheel of Jeep’s EJS Concepts? We Have the Answers

We just went off-roading in Jeep’s latest concept vehicles in Moab at the world’s most well-known Jeep gathering, Easter Jeep Safari.

Written by Bryon Dorr April 14, 2022

Subaru Tries to Stay a Step Ahead of the Competition, Updates 2023 Outback

Subaru has built a loyal following with its rough and rugged lineup of sport utility vehicles over the years. But it’s facing increasing competition in…

Written by Paul Eisenstein April 14, 2022

Not Just a Concept: The GMC Canyon AT4X Is Coming Next Year

GMC teased a rendered image of a partial 2023 Canyon AT4X. Not only does it hint at the penultimate version of the mid-size off-road truck…

Written by Bryon Dorr April 14, 2022

Jeep’s Luxury Full-Size SUV Gains 12 Inches: Wagoneer L and Grand Wagoneer L

An extra foot of length gives the Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer L more space for cargo and people. The luxury SUV also gets a…

Written by Evan Williams April 12, 2022

2022 Easter Jeep Safari: Jeep Goes All Out With 7 Awesome Concepts

Concepts at the 2022 Easter Jeep Safari include a Wrangler-based EV with 625 horsepower, a loudly-painted bobtail Gladiator, and a 1941 redux.

Written by Evan Williams April 07, 2022

Eletre EV SUV: Yes, a Lotus With 4WD and Off-Road Mode

The Eletre is the first-ever SUV from Lotus, its first high-production EV, and its first vehicle made outside the U.K. And it will probably outsell…

Written by Evan Williams March 30, 2022

How to Choose the Right Winch for Your 4WD

Purchasing an electric winch for your 4WD to help with vehicle recoveries? Here are some considerations to keep in mind.

Written by Mercedes Lilienthal March 29, 2022

INEOS Grenadier: It’s Real, It’s Burly, and It’s Coming to America

The INEOS Grenadier is a lot more than wishful thinking. Our Motors contributor Mercedes Lilienthal has the lowdown on what this new 4×4 is all…

Written by Mercedes Lilienthal March 02, 2022

The Expedition Overland Team Takes Us on a Grand Alaskan Adventure

The Expedition Overland crew is back with ‘The Last Frontier,’ a new series that takes three overlanding Toyotas into the Alaskan wilderness.

Written by Evan Williams February 24, 2022

2022 Can-Am Defender Limited: 6×6 Adventure Machine With Heat and AC

Backroads gearheads, meet the climate-controlled, maxed-out Can-Am 2022 Defender 6×6 Limited and MAX Lone Star CAB side-by-sides vehicles.

Written by Jilli Cluff February 22, 2022

Hardbody for the Win: Nissan Unveils 3 Frontier Concepts in Chicago

Nissan’s new Frontier concept trucks call back to off-road all-stars like the Datsun 720 and the legendary ‘Hardbody.’ They debut at this weekend’s Chicago Auto…

Written by Sam Anderson February 10, 2022