Italian carmaker Fiat is set to release two new electric vehicles this year, one of which is expected to be a small SUV under the Fiat Panda badge. The announcement is part of parent company Stellantis’ plan to push for more EVs in Europe. The company’s European EV portfolio is set to increase from twenty-two…
Featured Vehicle :: Australian Range Rover Classic
Endak Hudson’s Range Rover Classic is one wonderful element of a broader, beautiful story. Dak (as he is known to his friends) and his sister were adopted by an Australian family nearly twenty years ago and relocated from Ethiopia to a new world of love and opportunity in a picturesque town called Lane Cove, a…
Overland Journal Put Synthetic Rope Winches to the Test. Here are the Results.
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Gear 2023 Issue. The year 2009 was a memorable year for many reasons: US Airways Flight 1549 hit a large flock of geese shortly after takeoff and successfully landed in the Hudson River, the swine flu ravaged the world, and Overland Journal printed their 12-volt winch…
Range Rover Sport Deer Valley Edition Limited Release
Over 25 inches of snow fell in Park City, Utah last Tuesday night. Spotlights atop the Range Rover House just off the main street highlighted huge, tumbling white snowflakes as a car cover was pulled back to reveal a jaw-dropping vehicle: the Range Rover Sport Deer Valley Edition. This bespoke run of only 20 vehicles…
Video of the Week :: Off-Road in Oman
Swiss/German couple, Sybil and Christian, have embarked on an exciting journey to explore the world as full-time travelers in their 2011 Mercedes Benz Vario 4×4, affectionately known as Benny. While the Vario camper is larger than your average garden variety off-road vehicle, the couple seems confident in the Mercedes’ ability to take on relatively challenging…
2008 Toyota Tundra TRD Off-Road Overland Build :: Rear Suspension, Gears, and ARB Air Locker
Toyota never intended the Tundra to be fully laden at all times. The stock suspension, gear ratio, and Auto LSD were designed to keep the average consumer happy—someone who normally keeps the bed empty other than an occasional trip to Home Depot or IKEA. The next stage of this build will have us installing a…
Optima Batteries Hosts First Ever Off-Road Event
Optima Batteries has successfully hosted its first-ever electrified off-road vehicle event during the dust and roar of King of the Hammers race week. The Optima Unplugged event took place in Johnson Valley and was free to attend for electric vehicles capable of off-road travel, thanks to the support of partners DCE, Volta Power Systems, and…
2004 Mitsubishi Fuso 4WD Dump Truck Camper
One sunny day in Oaxaca de Juárez, Mexico, a vehicle rolled into camp. It stood out from the crowd despite being surrounded by every shape and size of overland vehicle imaginable. The Fuso, bearing the license plate “I’m Gone,” drew us in with its charm and character. We had to say hello and find out…
Tune Outdoor Launches Innovative Lightweight Truck Camper, The Tune M1
Tune Outdoor is the new kid on the block, and the Denver, Colorado-based company has just introduced its flagship product, the Tune M1 camper topper. The Tune M1 is an innovative entry in the growing lightweight truck camper market; designed with simplicity and practicality, Tune Outdoor asserts that the M1 boasts an exceptional, industry-best weight-to-space…
Direct Cars Launches the Hilux-Based Adventure Camper BR75
We have come to expect innovative camping concepts from Japanese vehicle manufacturers. Toyota set SEMA abuzz in 2021 with the reveal of Tacozilla, a Tacoma-based camper that will likely never see the light of day. The Tacozilla was an excellent example of what a modern 4WD habitat could be. It may very well have inspired…
Overland Classifieds :: 2007 Land Rover Defender TD4
In an attempt to bring the classic Defender up to date, the vehicle underwent a series of revisions in the Spring of 2007 to meet new emissions and safety regulations. The most significant change was replacing the previous Td5 engine with a Ford Duratorq engine, known as the Puma. This new motor, a version of…
Lost and Found in Alaska
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Gear 2023 Issue. The road has been our home for the last six years. During that time, we’ve relished getting to know the intimate details of North America through its winding dirt roads and small towns. Like any travelers, we have goals and bucket list…
Jeep Reveals 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Wrangler Rubicon
Has it really been 20 years? Jeep introduced the Rubicon nameplate for the TJ-generation Wrangler at Moab’s Easter Jeep Safari in 2002, and it was something of a watershed for the brand. DaimlerChrysler had finally equipped the original all-American sport utility vehicle with a legit factory off-road accessory package for the first time. The ur-Rubicon…
Ineos Rumored to Release an EV Off-Roader by 2026
The internet is buzzing with news reports that Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Ineos CEO, has announced that the Ineos Grenadier off-roader will soon be joined by a smaller, electric version based on a skateboard-style platform. “I don’t know how much we’ve talked about the electric version of the Grenadier, but we’re well on with that project….
Overland Exchange Launches Off-Road Exclusive Online Auction Marketplace
A new online auction marketplace, Overland Exchange, is set to revolutionize the overland vehicle market by providing a secure, user-friendly platform for buying and selling off-road vehicles. Founders Mitch Davis and Luke Motta created Overland Exchange after facing difficulties selling their off-road vehicles. Tired of being undersold by dealerships, spammed with irrelevant offers, and needing…
Expedition Overland Premiers Nordic Series
We have all been waiting impatiently for Expedition Overland (aka X Overland) to release their latest offering, The Nordic Series. As we have come to expect from Clay Croft and his team, the series offers a compelling combination of top-tier cinematography, storytelling, and a profound sense of wonder and adventure. Clay Croft, CEO of X…
Arctic Trucks Built a Nissan Ariya for an Epic Pole-to-Pole Expedition
Arctic Trucks, a company specializing in vehicles designed for polar expeditions, has joined forces with Nissan’s design and engineering teams to equip the Ariya electric SUV to undertake a 16,650-mile trip from the magnetic North Pole to the South Pole. The collaboration aims to bring Nissan’s cutting-edge electric technology to the extreme conditions of the…
Field Tested :: Egoé Nestbox Supertramp Interior Camping Setup
Our 1994 Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear van recently got its first major interior upgrade: an Egoé Nestbox Supertramp camping setup. This compact, smartly designed product provides storage, sleeping, cooking, and washing solutions for on-the-go travelers who use their vehicles as people carriers, off-roaders, cargo haulers, and more. Why choose an Egoé Nestbox Supertramp over built-in…
The Snowball Effect :: The Progression of Over-the-Snow Transportation
Lead photograph courtesy of Tucker Sno-Cat Archives. Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Winter 2022 Issue. After decades of deliberation, I bought a snowcat a couple of years ago—a Kristi, manufactured in Denver about 1963. Powered by a 36-horsepower VW air-cooled motor, it had sat idle outdoors for over a decade. Perhaps the…
Overland Classifieds :: 2018 Toyota Hilux 2.4 GD-6 SRX P/U D/C 4X4
The Toyota Hilux is incredibly popular as it is famous globally for its durability, reliability, and versatility. It has a good reputation for the easy availability of spare parts and services. It is the vehicle of choice for safari operators, NGOs, government agencies, and industry in general. The Hilux is also famous for off-road and…