Photography by Akela World The Silk Road holds mythical status among historical overland routes. When today’s travelers stalk the shadow of Marco Polo, the respect they earn is not only for their accomplishment but partially because of our awe surrounding the Silk Routes’ history dating back to 130 BCE during China’s Han Dynasty. Yet this…
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Chinese Wrangler Competitor Confirmed for Australia
Chinese vehicles of all shapes and sizes are taking automotive markets all around the world by storm. Everywhere, that is, except the USA where hefty tariffs are so far keeping those vehicles out. The BAW 212 T01 (often just called the 212) is the latest vehicle on the radar of overlanders and has just been confirmed…
Canada’s EV Moves Shake Up the Market
In a surprising pivot on February 5th, Canada’s Federal government announced that it is scrapping its national electric-vehicle sales mandate—a policy once positioned as a cornerstone of the country’s clean transportation transition. What had been a firm regulatory roadmap toward an all-EV auto market now gives way to a more flexible emissions-based system paired with…
Toyota Confirms Compact Pickup for US Market
It hardly needs to be said that Toyota North America has an excellent reputation in the midsize and full-size pickup arenas thanks to the well proven Tacoma and Tundra respectively. For more than 25 years these trucks have proven time and again to be extremely reliable and dependable for hundreds of thousands of miles on…
Love On A Budget :: 1992 Mitsubishi Delica
What constitutes a pinnacle overland vehicle? It’s a difficult question since we all have different priorities and objectives, but first and foremost, it should facilitate experiences. It’s about ditching the devices and getting outside, visiting new places, and igniting our curiosity about the world around us. It’s sharing the great outdoors with those closest to…
Supertramp Campers Announces New Paragon Camper
When Supertramp Campers first appeared on the overland scene in 2017, the Colorado builder quickly earned a reputation for doing things differently. Instead of relying on traditional aluminum framing and wood construction, Supertramp committed early to fully composite camper bodies—lighter, stronger, and far more resistant to the moisture problems that have plagued RVs for decades….
The OutFit’s 1975 6×6 Volvo C304 :: Feature Vehicle
Photography by Chris Beight and Ange Feton There’s nothing subtle about the Volvo C304 6×6. Boxy, with clearance for days, and big, square front windows, the vehicle champions Volvo’s design philosophy of clean lines and minimalist aesthetics. Produced between 1974 and 1984, the ex-military truck sports a classic ladder frame, portal axles with leaf springs,…
Saharan Sands to a Global CEO: A leadership Discussion with Rachelle Croft
Rachelle Croft joined Scott Brady on the Overland Journal Podcast to discuss how women’s off-road rallies and international travel have helped shape her leadership and mindset. A veteran of the Rebelle Rally (including a 2019 win, 2020 second-place finish, and returning in 2025 as part of Toyota’s official 4Runner Trailhunter team), she detailed how the…
Bentley Debuts Bentayga X Concept, Testing a More Off-Road-Focused Future for Its Luxury SUV
Just over a week ago, we wrote about the Genesis X Skorpio, a vehicle with real power, genuine on- and off-road ability, and a striking presence that feels a little like a unicorn. Now, Bentley Motors has unveiled a new concept version of its Bentayga SUV, called the Bentayga X Concept, offering a glimpse into…
Year Two of The Big Thing Is On!
After a massively successful inaugural year in 2025, Overland Collective’s The Big Thing is back at the XOverland Ranch for a second go. Situated on 500 acres in Montana’s Yellowstone Country, this community-focused event will again feature world-class trainers providing hands-on instruction in areas like expedition prep, recovery, overland cookery, and out on the test…
Will the Rivian R2 Be the Key to Reaching a Larger Market and Boosting Deliveries?
Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian this week moved its newest SUV prototype from design labs to public roads, inviting a select group of journalists and creators to Southern California for a pre-production drive event of its next model, the R2. The event, held in the canyons surrounding the company’s headquarters in Irvine, California, marked a notable…
Easy on the Eyes: The Best Lighting for Every Campsite
The human eye has over 120 million specialized cells dedicated to processing light waves. Called photoreceptors, these cells are commonly known as “rods and cones,” and the shapes determine both how we process color and how we see in dim or bright light. Translating the physical phenomena of light into electrical and chemical signals in…
BYD Shark PHEV Outsells Toyota HiLux in Australia
In a year that will be talked about for decades, 2025 marked the moment plug-in electrified vehicles truly made themselves at home in the competitive Australian ute market. In a segment long dominated by diesel-burning workhorses—where names like HiLux and Ranger have been etched into the cultural DNA of farmers, tradies, and adventure seekers alike—something…
Overland News of The Week, February 13th, 2026
Warn Industries Introduces Compact, Low-Profile Zeon XC Winches for Trucks and SUVs Warn Industries has expanded its Zeon winch lineup with the new Zeon XC, a low-profile, compact version designed for trucks and SUVs. Built in Clackamas, Oregon, the Zeon XC delivers the same core performance as the Zeon XD while offering easier fitment in…
Roam Overlanding’s Adrian Abrahams on the Importance of Doing Your Overland Homework
Join Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano as she sits down with South African overlander Adrian Abrahams to discuss his love of traveling in Namibia, and how nearly a decade of overlanding has shaped a new 4×4 shop endeavor in Cape Town, South Africa. Adrian also provides practical advice about visiting the country, including destination…
Buyers Guide :: Pop-top and Expandable Living
For close to a year, whenever my mind was free to wander as we trundled along on our North American journey, it kept returning to one persistent question: how could I design and build a camper on my Defender that would accommodate four adult-size people, preserve the vehicle’s off-road capability and on-road nimbleness, and still…
MareBlu Costa Rica :: Overland Conservation
As overlanders, protecting and preserving the open spaces we visit is our obligation. Our rigs carry us to pristine mountains, deserts, and beaches, and we aspire to leave them in better condition than we found them. By nearly all measures, Costa Rica, home to over five million residents, is a tropical paradise. Over the past…
The Genesis X Skorpio Could Be the Answer to Our Dreams, If It Ever Becomes a Reality
Lumbering through the dunes outside Lima, Peru, after a month spent winding over the Andes, I found myself wondering what vehicle would be better suited to this terrain than my Defender 130—especially for a solo traveler. A motorcycle sits at the top of the list: light, fast, and packed minimally, with enough power in reserve…
Flex Automotive Brings Japan’s Classic Land Cruisers to the US—and Invites Buyers to Travel to Japan to Take Delivery
Buying a classic four-wheel-drive vehicle is almost always an exciting experience, yet the nostalgia tied to its past is often limited to small clues left behind in a glove compartment or tucked beneath the seats, particularly when the vehicle is purchased in largely original condition. The history is there, but it is usually fragmented, abstract,…
Canada Drops Chinese EV Tariffs
When it comes to foreign vehicle imports and tariffs, Canada has largely followed the US, especially when it comes to Chinese Electric Vehicles (EVs). The 100% import tariff imposed by Canada and the US effectively doubles the price of those vehicles. Not surprisingly, none of the Chinese automakers have established a presence because of that,…