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2024 Kia Sorento X-Pro

Kia Sorento X-Pro :: First Drive

We have not covered Kia with any regularity on Expedition Portal or in Overland Journal. It’s not a manufacturer that has much of a legacy in the 4WD world; but if you cast your mind back to the turn of the century, you may remember the tiny first-generation Kia Sportage (1993-2002) and its successor, the…

Jeep Unveils Four Concept Vehicles at the 58th Easter Jeep Safari

At the 58th Annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah, taking place from March 23 to 31, 2024, the Jeep brand and Jeep Performance Parts (JPP) by Mopar will unveil four “mission-capable” concept vehicles, blending heritage-inspired designs with cutting-edge technology. Bill Peffer, senior vice president and head of Jeep brand North America, remarked, “Easter Jeep…

ICON Celebrates 500th Land Cruiser Rebuild With 1964 FJ44

Classic Toyota Land Cruiser fans familiar with ICON (who isn’t?) are in for a treat as Jonathan Ward, renowned for his pioneering work in modern resto-mod design, has reached a significant milestone in his career with the completion of his 500th Land Cruiser project. The latest addition to his impressive repertoire is the 1964 ICON…

The all new 2024 Ford Rager models

2024 Ford Ranger First Drive

Ford has introduced an updated contender into the mid-size pickup truck arena. The new 2024 Ford Ranger offers a wide range of comfort and capabilities with a welcomed mixture of new technologies, reliability, and performance. Last week, I spent the day driving the new 2024 Ford Ranger throughout the Wasatch Mountains just outside of Salt…

KRUG Expedition Unveils 2024 Rhino XL for Europe

Crafted in Austria, the Rhino XL is the culmination of KRUG’s dedication to creating supremely capable and “affordable” expedition vehicles; KRUG claims that the Rhino XL is “the world’s most capable expedition vehicle.” That is a bold claim indeed. The Rhino XL’s primary limitation is the nearly half-million dollar price tag, which puts it out…

2024 Kia Sorento X-Pro

Kia Sorento X-Pro :: What Do You Want to Know?

This week, we’ll be getting our hands on the 2024 Kia Sorento X-Pro for a first drive. The X-Pro trim is Kia’s version of an off-road and adventure-oriented package for the three-row SUV, and it features 17-inch wheels with BF Goodrich all-terrain rubber, a locking center differential, a revised skid plate, and a roof rack….

Ram 2500 Rebel

Will the Ram Rebel 2500 Overland? :: Video

Full-size Ram trucks are due for a big update. While the exterior design is distinctly modern (my favorite among the big pickups), and the interiors are generally top-notch (even if they lack some key features, like wireless charging), the HD models are still saddled with a previous generation 6-speed transmission and generally older mechanical tech….

Rivian Unveils Trio of Electric Vehicles: R2, R3, and R3X

Rivian’s stock is gradually climbing as the automaker has unveiled not only the “designed for the adventurous” R2 but also surprised everyone with the R3 and the performance-oriented R3X. While both the R3 and R3X are stylish and appealing vehicles with a plethora of innovative features, it is the cubic and minty fresh R2 SUV…

Five Tips to Help Plan Your Next Overland Trip

Photography by Richard Giordano Being on the road full-time means I’m in a constant state of trip planning. The process has become so natural it runs on autopilot in the background, between fuel station visits, grocery shopping trips, and scrolling the Park4Night app for some creature comforts and facilities. I love gathering tidbits about everything…

Kelty Camping Gear :: Field Tested

Dick Kelty designed and hand-built external aluminum-framed backpacks along with his wife, Nena, who sold them out of their garage in 1952. In 1966, Dick Kelty’s backpacks were used on the National Geographic Antarctica Expedition. Since then, Kelty has grown into a well-loved and respected legacy outdoor brand. Kelty designers and employees are gear experts…

Alcan 5000 - Ineos Grenadier and Andy and Mercedes Lilienthal

Ineos Triumphs at the Alcan 5000

Expedition Portal contributors Andy and Mercedes Lilienthal knew they had a huge challenge ahead of them when they entered the 40th Anniversary Alcan 5000 Rally. The Lilienthal team (known also as Crankshaft Culture) are Alcan veterans, but this year would be different. The unpredictable road conditions, the tricky TSD (time-speed-distance) challenges, the brutal Arctic weather,…

Camp Six Road: A Journey Through the Heart of the Chiquibul :: Video of the Week

Lead photo by Nathan Hindman In 2010, a group of explorers set out to complete an obscure route through western Belize, home to one of the densest jungles on the planet. Known as Camp Six Road, the track is a challenging, barely distinguishable off-road trail through the trees, swamps, and slopes of Belize’s Chiquibul Forest…

GMC Sierra 2500 AT4x AEV

Field Testing the GMC Sierra 2500 AT4x AEV :: Video

There are some key characteristics of GMC’s new Sierra 2500 HD AT4x AEV Edition pickup that are particularly appealing for overlanders. The first is a robust 2,600 pounds of payload capacity. The second is the range of functional and well-thought-out AEV upgrades, like 18-inch AEV-branded Salta wheels wearing 35-inch hybrid tires, GVW-rated tow points on…

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