After years of teasers, delays, shifting launch dates, and questions about whether it would ever reach production, the Jeep Recon has finally gone on sale in the United States. Jeep’s first purpose built electric off-road SUV is now available to order, marking a major milestone not only for the brand but also for the future…
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Overland News of the Week, July 3, 2026
Tune Outdoors Introduces Custom Interior Systems Tune Outdoor has announced Tune Interior Systems, a new lineup of lightweight, modular, and customizable interior configurations. Constructed with advanced materials that balance strength, weight, and longevity. The systems are designed specifically for the Tune M1/M1L platforms and seamlessly integrate with the company’s existing design features. This creates a…
The Northwest Overland Rally: Where the Overland Tribe Gathers
The Northwest Overland Rally (NWOR) is special. I knew that to be true the first time I attended back in 2015. Before then, and for the following 10 years, the event was run by Ray Hyland and his family—his wife, Marianne, and sons, Seamus, Declan, and Liam—who brought decades of intercontinental overland travel experience to…
Optima OrangeTop QH6 Lithium Battery :: Field Tested
The best thing you can say about a starter battery is that you never have to say anything about it at all; it should simply work every time you turn the key. An even better one doubles as an auxiliary power source. At just 21 pounds, the OrangeTop QH6 LiFePO₄ dual-purpose power unit punches above its…
Jaguar Land Rover Considers U.S.-Built Defender Based on Stellantis Platform
The global automotive industry is facing mounting pressure from several directions simultaneously. Manufacturers must contend with intense competition from both established brands and a growing number of Chinese automakers, many of which are entering international markets with competitively priced vehicles and rapidly advancing technology. At the same time, tariffs and shifting trade policies have increased…
Honda Element Returning to Battle Bronco Sport
The unassuming Honda Element has always occupied a unique place in the overland world. When it first arrived for the 2003 model year, its boxy styling, washable interior, clamshell side doors, and practical layout divided opinions. Some buyers loved its unconventional appearance while others struggled to embrace it. Over time, however, the Element developed a…
Overlanding West Virginia with Jason Specht
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady talks with Jason Specht of Mountain State Overland at historic Camp Cheat about his origins in scouting and gear preparedness. They compare overlanding in the East versus the West, highlighting narrower trails and multi-sport integration. Specht shares route highlights like Canaan Loop and the TransAmerica Trail, emphasizing responsible travel…
Ford Racing to Provide Financial Support to Privateer Rebelle Rally Teams
Photo by Regine Trias Ford Racing is expanding its support for this year’s privateer Rebelle Rally teams through the newly branded Ford Raptor Route program. Open to teams competing in Ford vehicles in the 4×4 Class (with X-Cross® entries considered on a case-by-case basis), Ford Raptor Route provides financial assistance and exclusive team gear to…
Forest Service Launches New Recreation Mobile App
The United States Forest Service has launched a brand new mobile app that the agency says provides the most complete and accurate collection of Forest Service recreation sites that has ever been made available to the public. The announcement came as a surprise to some given the recent wide-spread budget cuts and general reduction of…
Icon 4×4 Reimagines the Classic Chevrolet C10 as a Modern Silverado-Based Pickup
My good friend Kade is the proud owner of a 1984 Ford pickup, and it is the coolest thing I have ever driven, apart from my Defender that is. The Ford is a bit rough around the edges, but the patina is perfect, and the ride is as sweet as it can be, given the…
Ford Planning More Bronco Models
Following a milestone month where Bronco sales surpassed Jeep Wrangler sales for the first time since the model’s return in 2020, Ford is making it clear that the Bronco story is only just beginning. Top Ford executives have been quoted saying many more Bronco variants are on the way. Speaking recently about the future of the…
Tundra TRD Hammer to Challenge Raptor
Toyota has spent years building a reputation for durability, reliability, and long term ownership value. What it has not traditionally been known for is building high performance desert trucks. That may soon change with the rumored arrival of the 2027 Toyota Tundra TRD Hammer, likely a direct competitor to the wildly successful F-150 Raptor. The…
Joe Burrow’s Custom Charity Bronco Heads to Barrett-Jackson Auction Block for a Cause
The last time we wrote about a Barrett-Jackson auction, it was to express some disbelief that a Santana Land Rover with what many would describe as an overly theatrical Jurassic Park-inspired theme managed to attract bids exceeding $400,000. Recently, Barrett-Jackson announced that a one-of-a-kind custom 2022 Ford Bronco built in collaboration with Joe Burrow and…
Watch Desk to Glory’s Why We Overland Season 2 Today
When Season 1 of Why We Overland driven by Mobil 1 wrapped last year, Desk to Glory’s Ashley and Richard Giordano were traveling deep into the Moroccan Sahara in search of shifting dunes and elusive solitude. As ever, the globe-trotting Canadians found a little bit of both with some big surprises along the way. At the…
2027 Ram ProMaster Adds Vanlife Trim
The camper van market has grown from a niche corner of the outdoor industry into a major force shaping vehicle development, and Ram is now embracing that reality with the introduction of a dedicated Vanlife trim level for the 2027 ProMaster. Designed specifically for adventure travelers, digital nomads, and weekend explorers, the new package aims to…
GMC Unveils Hummer X Concept
The off-road SUV market has become one of the most fiercely contested segments in the automotive world, and General Motors appears ready to join the fight in a much bigger way. The recently revealed GMC Hummer X concept is clearly targeting directly at the two vehicles that currently dominate the segment: the Jeep Wrangler and…
First Drive :: BFG Trail-Terrain+ Tire Review
While the BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain+ all-terrain tire is a great original equipment (OE) tire replacement for many vehicles used for overland travel, it’s not a replacement for a KO3, KM3, or other more aggressive, and most importantly, more cut-resistant sidewall, off-road focused tire. With that said, a majority of overland travel happens on pavement, dirt roads,…
Jeep Recalls Over 1 Million Wranglers and Gladiators That Might Catch Fire
Jeep owners across North America are facing one of the largest recalls in the brand’s history after a June 4th announcement by Stellantis of a recall affecting more than one million Wrangler and Gladiator models due to a potential fire risk. The recall covers approximately 1,076,999 vehicles in the United States alone, along with more…
Jeep Confirms Two-Door Scrambler Pickup
For years, fans have asked Jeep to build a shorter wheelbase version of the Gladiator. Now it appears the company is finally preparing to make it happen. Buried within Stellantis’ recent FaSTLAne 2030 presentation was a teaser image that immediately caught the attention of enthusiasts everywhere. Labeled “Wrangler Scrambler,” the image appeared to show a…
Jim Oostdyk on the Adventure of Business, Family, and History
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady interviews Jim Oostdyk, founder and president of OK4WD, discussing his nearly 47 years in the four-wheel-drive industry. Jim shares the origins of OK4WD, which began in 1979 after he rebuilt his rolled Jeep, growing from a small garage to one of the country’s most respected off-road shops. The episode…