Last week we caught wind of The Fast Lane Car’s broken 2020 Land Rover Defender. In short, the brand-new Defender broke almost immediately after delivery. From there, it came and went from the dealership with no permanent fix in sight. However, a new update posted by The Fast Lane Car highlights that the troubled SUV …
The unveiling of the 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 opens the floodgates for some interesting questions. For starters, is a Jeep Wrangler Hellcat even a possibility? Given FCA’s track record of jamming Dodge’s 700-hp Hellcat engine into just about anything, the question is not unfounded. However, being an off-roading SUV, the Wrangler faces a unique …
For those looking to go off-road on their motorcycles, an adventure bike is the common steed of choice. And with models like the Royal Enfield Himalayan and KTM 390 Adventure, tackling trails doesn’t have to mean draining your wallet. But even off-road motorcycles like those may be a bit intimidating for some, especially for newer …
Now that the Ram 1500 TRX is here, the Chevrolet Silverado risks falling behind in the sand. And the upcoming 725-hp Ford F-150 Raptor isn’t helping matters. Chevrolet is working on a Silverado ZR2, but it won’t be here until the 2023 model year. Luckily, Specialty Vehicle Engineering, the New Jersey shop behind the reborn …
As far as off-roading SUVs go, the Toyota 4Runner has always been one of the very best. However, as the fifth-generation 4Runner heads toward its 12th year on sale, it may be time for an upgrade. While Toyota has tried its best to freshen the 4Runner up throughout the years, there’s no shaking the fact …
Lift kits are something that are linked in most people’s minds to trucks and SUVs. However, there is a growing safari-everything trend which changes that mindset. In fact, lift kits are being added to just about any vehicle. For example, a Toyota Prius lift kit exists. What is the Safari trend? The safari trend dates …
The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 is no longer just a concept car. That’s because Jeep just announced the V8-powered Wrangler as a 2021 model. Under the hood now lives a 6.4-liter naturally aspirated V8 developing 470 hp. However, you can’t just stuff a massive engine into a regular Wrangler. According to FCA, the Wrangler’s chassis …
It’s been less than six months since we first saw the V8-powered Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Concept. Despite wearing production-ready bodywork and positive praise from automotive publications, nothing came of it. That is until today because Jeep just announced on its Instagram that not only will the V8 Wrangler go into production, it will make …
The highly-anticipated unveiling of the 2020 Land Rover Defender was met with tremendous praise. So much so that the owners of the automotive YouTube channel, The Fast Lane Car, went out and bought one. Now, the TFL team didn’t just pick a Defender up from a dealer lot. They specifically ordered the exact Defender they …
The newly revealed Kia Sorento X-Line package boasts awesome exterior styling. It’s no secret that looking like an outdoor adventurer totally adds cool points to the overall package. Because of this, people love off-road warriors like the Jeep Wrangler and the Toyota 4Runner. But a down-and-dirty mudder on a ladder frame can feel a bit …
For 2021, the Gladiator pickup truck gets a cool new edition. The Willys Edition Jeep Gladiator is a formidable off-roading companion with specialized tuning to make this truck an even better 4×4 adventurer. In fact, Andrew Nabors with the DuPont Registry Daily News calls this thing a ‘Wicked Wrangler.’ “In 1949, the Jeep Willys-Overland CJ-3A started …
Since the Ford F-150 SVT Lightning went out of production in 2004, fans of the super truck have been aching for its return. As it stands, Ford’s current production souped-up F-150 is the off-roading Raptor. However, not all buyers want to go off-roading. Some are content with a high-horsepower pickup for the road. Unfortunately, Motor1 …
There is no denying that the Land Rover Discovery is an extremely capable off-roading SUV. Since its debut in 1989, the Discovery has served as an off-road-focused SUV while the Range Rovers served as the luxury off-roaders. However, the introduction of the third-generation Discovery in 2017 was met with relentless criticism. The complaints centered largely …
The Rezvani Hercules 6×6 is, without a doubt, one of the wildest pickup trucks we’ve ever seen. For starters, the Jeep-based Hercules has six wheels, military-inspired styling, and FOX off-roading suspension. The Rezvani isn’t cheap, however, given that it starts at $225,000. There’s even a Military trim that starts at $325,000 and includes bulletproof windows …
While the 1500 TRX has certainly captured desert runners’ attention, it’s not the only off-road-ready Ram truck available. Ram also offers the Power Wagon, based on the heavy-duty 2500 pickup. 2021 marks the ‘Power Wagon’ nameplate’s 75th anniversary. And to help celebrate the occasion, Ram’s giving it a touch of the TRX. From Dodge to …
CarComplaints.com offers a wider range of consumer complaints. From engine problems to in-car electronics failure to things like serially cracking dashboards, the complaints can pertain to essentially anything. But what exactly do the problems need to be in order to warrant the complaint: ‘everything about this vehicle is junk.’ The car problems for whatever this …
If you’re looking for an off-road-ready pickup truck, it’s hard to compete with the Jeep Gladiator. Especially now that, in addition to the rock-crawling Rubicon, there’s now the dune-jumping Mojave. And just like the Wrangler it’s based on, the Gladiator is a popular platform for customization. Jeep itself has released a few Gladiator concepts, including …
Luxury off-roading SUVs have a particularly difficult job to accomplish. These high-riding SUVs have to offer tremendous off-road capabilities as well as a comfortable ride suitable for daily driving. One of the best contenders in this segment is the 2021 Land Rover Defender. MotorTrend even went as far as naming it “SUV of the Year.” …
Despite how popular camper vans are right now, Volkswagen doesn’t offer its own in the US. As a result, if you want to live the VW #vanlife here, you have to go with a vintage model. Especially if you plan on going off-pavement. However, there may soon be a way around that, courtesy of the …
There are plenty of ways to turn unconventional vehicles, even supercars, into off-roaders. However, a school bus usually isn’t one of them. Converting one into a camper or an RV, sure. But into an off-roader or overlander? Well, that’s exactly what the Torsus Praetorian is. The Torsus Praetorian is a genuine off-road school bus The …
While there are plenty of affordable off-road-capable motorcycles, only a select few of them are electric. Both KTM and Cake offer electric dirt bikes, and Zero’s lineup includes several dual-sports. And coming underneath them in price is the scooter-influenced Kuberg Ranger. However, a new Texas-based company has an even cheaper all-terrain alternative: the Volcon Grunt. …
With camper trailers, often bigger is better. A big camper means more living space, gear, creature comforts, and time spent out in the wilderness. But, bigger also means more money to buy and a bigger, more expensive vehicle to tow it. Not to mention the amount of space it requires to store a full-sized camper …
Older Land Rover SUV models share a boxy and rugged appearance. Favorites like the old school Defender and Discovery have a truck-like utilitarian style. It’s certainly a visual that evokes thoughts of trekking overland in Africa or the bush of Australia. However, today these capable SUVs are designed with a sleeker and almost bubbly exterior …
We’ve seen plenty of camper conversions. There are camper vans, trailers, truck campers, RVs, and everything in between. This Chevy Suburban Z71 4×4 camper is so unique. Everything you need is thoughtfully built in to make this small but mighty camper a home on wheels that’s ready for action. It looks like a Chevy Suburban …
I have been a bit critical of Hyundai for not producing an off-road variant of the Palisade. Granted, the SUV is pretty capable in stock form to take on the rigors of shuttling people back and forth, even over a dirt road. However, a true off-road or overlanding capable trim level would add to the …
If you’re going to do an off-road camping tour of Iceland, this is the camper van to do it in. Once you see this Mercedes camper van you’re going to want it. Unless overland travel in a camper van or RV just totally isn’t your thing. In the video below, we get a full tour …
The Rebelle Rally begins tomorrow. A 2020 Infiniti QX80 will be amongst the entry field with Team Wander Women aboard when it starts. If the rally’s history holds true, this year will again be long and dangerous for all the teams as they undertake a crossing from Nevada to California. It is a trip that will cover …
The Kia Telluride will be a participant vehicle for one of the teams in the Rebelle Rally. According to the manufacturer’s press release today, the Telluride will be entered into the competition as a “Bone Stock” category vehicle. As such, it is sure to disappoint. Kia is blowing an opportunity to show off the off-road …
In case anybody has forgotten, Lexus makes big SUVs too! Of course, as a Lexus, it has a luxury feel to it. But, Lexus does not want people to think that the LX 570 flagship is just a pavement queen. To prove it, the automaker just launched the J201 concept based on the aforementioned SUV. …
The 2021 Kia Sorento SUV reveal advertised as having “three trims, infinite adventures.” But is this redesigned Kia SUV really as adventurous as it looks? The ad below, featured in a Kia Twitter post, almost makes you wonder if Kia borrowed Subaru’s marketing team for the commercial. The 2021 Kia Sorento hybrid is highlighted a …
Getting an off-road-capable motorcycle, even an adventure bike, doesn’t have to be ruinously expensive. There are several affordable models to choose from these days; the Royal Enfield Himalayan, for example, only costs about $5000. And for just under $10k, you can get the 2021 Yamaha Ténéré 700. It doesn’t have all the fanciest ADV motorcycle …
A few years ago, Lexus released the NX. We had the chance to spend some time in a 2020 Lexus NX 300 F Sport this week so see how the compact luxury crossover SUV handles. Overall, it presents a nice sleek picture. Ours was an amazing metallic orange color that Lexus calls ‘Cadmium Orange.’ We, …
Going off-road on a motorcycle is already intimidating enough for some. Doing it on an electric bike—a pre-production one at that—just seems like ratcheting the difficulty from Hard to Nightmare. But that’s exactly the premise behind the new series Long Way Up, starring known motorcycle fan Ewan McGregor. And after watching the first 4 episodes, …
Dual sports are some of the best motorcycles for off-roading. They combine the simplicity and capability of dirt bikes with just enough comfort for on-road travel. And one of the best and most iconic models is the Kawasaki KLR650. Unfortunately, it’s been off the market for several years now. But new rumors suggest the Japanese …
Nismo mostly acts as the equivalent of BMW’s M for Nissan—i.e., taking production cars and making them sportier. Usually, it starts with models already known for performance, such as the 370Z. And it has an extensive history with the GT-R. However, Nismo has started tweaking other Nissans, such as the Juke crossover. And now, it’s …
Overlanding is a big adventure. There are borders to cross and markets to explore. Sometimes, there are favorite places to return to. Other times you there will be day after day of waking up in a place you’ve never been before. But there are logistical overlanding problems that require solutions, as well––that’s part of the …
Dual-sport motorcycles, side-by-sides, and dirtbikes have all seen a rise in sales throughout 2020. The overlanding community has joined in the growing love of off-road motorsport. Still, Nissan has stepped its game up significantly with Nismo performance parts for the Nissan Frontier. The allure of off-road motorsport has been on the rise for a few …
The EarthCruiser Terranova truck camper is the perfect home away from home. Full off-grid living capability and off-road prowess make it easy to imagine myself in one with the family in tow, off on some wild adventure down the Pan-American highway. In fact, it’s really the truck and off-road RV everyone needs––even if they don’t …
The 2020 Subaru Outback is a favorite among outdoor enthusiasts. But can the Outback really be considered an off-road vehicle?
Although it makes some excellent cruisers, Harley-Davidson’s lineup outside the segment is basically just the electric LiveWire. However, as part of its plan under past-CEO Matt Levatich, Harley was working on several decidedly non-cruiser bikes. One of these planned models was the Harley-Davidson Pan America, an adventure bike meant to take on manufacturers like BMW. …
Although Long Way Up uses Rivian R1Ts as support vehicles, the main mechanical stars of the show are the Harley-Davidson LiveWires the hosts ride. Ewan McGregor and his co-host and friend Charley Boorman specifically chose electric motorcycles for their third journey together. But while the Harley-Davidson LiveWire is fast, it’s still a street bike at …
Sometimes the best way to experience nature is by going deep in an off-road vehicle. The fall camping season is here. What better way to go out into the will than, well, inside of an off-road pickup truck that’s also a motorhome? If you’re yearning to leave the concrete behind, you know it’s not always …
Overlanding is often done in trucks, vans, and SUVs. But since motorcycles can be used for camping and off-roading, why not overlanding, too? Like the other activities, traveling overland on 2 wheels isn’t necessarily easy. However, with a bit of preparation, there’s no reason it has to be overly intimidating. Overlanding vs. off-roading: motorcycle considerations …
If you doubt the ability for EVs to be capable off-roaders, Ewan McGregor’s Long Way Up may make you a believer. While the main focus might be the program hosts’ bikes, the support vehicles come courtesy of Rivian. Ewan McGregor and his riding buddy Charley Boorman ride modified Harley-Davidson LiveWires, but the journey was made …
Recently Ford launched its Bronco and Bronco Sport models. Along with that launch came an announcement that Ford was also launching Bronco Off-Rodeos. These are off-road events for Bronco owners. But, the folks at Jeep are not going to stand idly by as their rival makes all the news with these events. So, on Friday, …
RV awnings are a great thing. They provide not only provide shade they also create an outdoor gathering space. Sadly, they do not always age well. As much as you may love the awning on your RV, the fact is, over time, awnings can fail to function as they should. This can lessen your camping or overlanding experience. …
The Nissan Frontier is a global benchmark in the compact pickup truck segment. Jeep’s release of the Jeep Gladiator has definitely added something new to our choices when it comes to buying a compact pickup truck. The 2020 Jeep Gladiator is more expensive than the 2020 Nissan Frontier, but how else do these two pickup …
Among America’s favorite ways to “get away from it all” is off-roading. There are plenty of classic vehicles that have played the off-roading role for decades, and several modern additions to the list of off-road worthy vehicles will surprise you. However, one vehicle added to the list is that will make you think of Tim …
Perhaps you’re familiar with this off-road YouTube channel called “four-wheel-drive (4WD) Action.” Well, now it’s called 4WD 24/7 and if you haven’t watched you’re missing out. The channel features some of the most insane off-roading and overland challenges ever, and it’s set in Australia. Admittedly, my sons first showed me the channel. But once I …
If you buy a new Ford Bronco, Jeep Wrangler, Land Rover Defender, or––yes––even a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon there’s a chance you plan to take it off-road. But what if you could change it into a full-time off-road RV camper? Turns out you can. Thanks to this Germany conversion design company, GehoCab, you can turn your overlanding …
