If you are a couple nearing retirement age with a taste for minimalism and the finer, simpler things in life, then the Cozy Road 170 was built with you in mind. Probably, the name itself doesn’t scream adventure; it whispers road trip. This vehicle is based on a 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 170 chassis with four-wheel…
Ram Confirms New Midsize Pickup for 2027
There are no official renderings yet, but executives at Stellantis are confirming that a new Ram midsize pickup will launch in 2027. It will be union-built in the United States at the currently shuttered plant in Belvidere, Illinois. Buyers can expect ICE, plug-in hybrid, and EV versions, but Ram won’t confirm whether it will bear…
Wait, How Much? Toyota Announces 4Runner Pricing for 2025
Last year marked the 40th anniversary for one of the world’s most revered SUVs. The Toyota 4Runner has been not only a stalwart in the Big T’s four-wheel drive lineup for decades, it’s also a highly popular adventure travel rig and a common sight on the Expedition Portal classifieds. Despite susceptibility to the tin worm…
Filming on Public Lands: Legal Risks, Recent Changes, and What Lies Ahead
For content creators who capture their adventures on public lands, understanding and navigating federal regulations has become an increasingly high-stakes endeavor. Recent legal battles and legislative developments have brought new hope for creators while exposing the ongoing challenges of balancing creative expression with compliance. The passage of the EXPLORE Act marks a turning point in…
Wheelin’ with The Jeep Guy Museum
Nestled in the heart of Fillmore, Utah, The Jeep Guy Museum is a testament to the enduring legacy of America’s original 4×4. This family-owned establishment is more than just a collection of automobiles; it’s a curated journey through time, showcasing the evolution and significance of Jeeps from their military origins to their modern-day incarnations. The…
Overland News of the Week
Six Moon Designs Launches Ultralight Freestanding Lunar Orbiter Tent The latest one-person tent offering from Six Moon Designs features steep sidewalls, two doors and vestibules, and excellent ventilation courtesy of 20D No-See-Um mesh. Suited for backpacking, bikepacking, or any activity where a comfortable, lightweight ground tent is required, the Lunar Orbiter weighs 2 pounds with…
Death Valley Landmarks Marred Again By 4WD Vandals
The National Park Service is reporting that sometime in recent weeks, joyriders drove a 4WD vehicle across the protected and fragile Eureka Valley Dunes in the Northwest corner of Death Valley National Park. The dunes are home to a number of endangered plant species, and the Park Service discourages visitors from sandboarding or even traversing…
The EarthRoamer LTx Is Your $800,000 Ticket to Ride
With EarthCruiser shutting its doors late last year and Storyteller Overland acquiring GXV in 2022, EarthRoamer is one of the last legacy luxury overland builders standing. That’s not to say it’s the only one—with outfits like Storyteller, 27North, Adrenaline Industries, Pronghorn Expedition Vehicles, and PXV Global also selling big-dollar, big-footprint adventure platforms, EarthRoamer still has…
Scout Motors Touts Satellite Connectivity and Range Extender at CES 2025
Scout Motors, VW’s direct-to-consumer, South Carolina-based EV brand, had a big presence at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Scout debuted two key technologies aimed at the off-road and overland crowds for its Terra pickup and Traveler SUV: satellite Wi-Fi connectivity and the Harvester range extender. Both features seek to ease common anxieties among adventure travelers….
Ford Ranger and VW ID. Buzz Claim 2025 North American Car of the Year Honors
For the sixth time in eight years, Ford has claimed the North American Car of the Year award in the truck category, this time with the mid-size Ranger. Volkswagen’s long-awaited ID. Buzz made a splash with the honors for top utility vehicle. We had quite a bit of time behind the wheel of Rangers of…
Overlanding Legend Chris Collard Joins the ORMHOF Board of Directors
In December 2024, at the annual meeting of the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame (ORMHOF), former Overland Journal Editor-in-Chief Chris Collard was unanimously voted to join the ORMHOF Board of Directors. This position comes with a three-year term, during which Collard will work alongside 16 other board members who volunteer their time and expertise to…
Honda, Nissan, and Possibly Mitsubishi in Talks to Merge
In a surprising development, automotive giants Honda and Nissan have reportedly made significant progress toward a merger agreement that industry insiders believe could be finalized by 2026. The arrangement, still in its preliminary stages, is expected to reshape the competitive landscape of the global automotive sector. An invitation to Mitsubishi to join the alliance has…
Dakar 2025 :: Side-by-Sides in Saudi Arabia
Dakar racers are shredding the desert in Saudi Arabia this month. Here we present a round-up of the event from the Prologue and first stage. Climb aboard as the Challenger and SSV classes take to the sand. Photo Credit: Irina Petrichei Challengers Prologue The Challengers shot out of the horizon ready to break the thin…
2024 Review: Factory Overlanders, Crossing Europe, and Matt’s First Car
Overland Journal Podcast Episode 221 Join hosts Scott Brady and Matt Scott as they reflect on the past 12 months of adventures, vehicle tests, and industry changes in the overland world. In this episode, Scott and Matt discuss memorable moments from their travels, including a deep dive into factory overland vehicles like the Ineos Quartermaster…
Overland News of the Week
2025 Toyota 4Runner Pricing Confirmed In this week’s Overland News of the Week, the 2025 Toyota 4Runner continues its legacy as a durable off-road vehicle, featuring a standard i-Force turbocharged, 2.4-liter, 4-cylinder engine delivering 278 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque. An optional i-Force Max hybrid powertrain increases output to 326 horsepower and 465 pound-feet…
Principles of Overlanding: Kurt Williams on the 200-Series Land Cruiser
Overland Journal Podcast Episode 216 Join Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady as he welcomes Land Cruiser legend and off-road driving expert Kurt Williams from Cruiser Outfitters for a wide-ranging discussion on how best to modify the Toyota 200-Series Land Cruiser for long-distance overland travel. They discuss which models to consider, what to look for if…
INEOS Automotive to Resume Production in January Following Supply Chain Resolution
INEOS Automotive has announced that production of its Grenadier and Quartermaster models will resume in early January 2025. The restart follows a critical component shortage that forced the company to halt operations in September 2024 (we wrote about the production pause back in September 2024). The disruption was linked to financial difficulties faced by a…
SEMA 2024 Day One: Overlanding Heats Up!
The SEMA Show remains one of the most important events of the year for overlanding, with OEMs and major brands launching new products and developing their prospects for the following season. 2024 is no exception, and the excitement was palpable as I walked the halls for the first day seeing exciting new concepts from companies…
First Look :: 2025 Ford Expedition
When a manufacturer launches a new vehicle, they often invite journalists for a sneak peek at the model before releasing photos and information to the general public. These are always fun events, particularly because we have the opportunity to chat one-on-one with the engineers and designers who worked on the car. After months and months…
Cool Vehicles of the 2024 Rebelle Rally
Photography by Richard Giordano, Regine Trias, Tim Sutton, Paolo Baraldi, and Ernesto Araiza After traversing over 2,600 kilometers of desert terrain, 128 women left California’s Johnson Valley in mid-October, bound for home. Hailing from 114 cities, 27 states and provinces, and six countries, they drove Jeeps and Fords, Toyotas, and Land Rovers. Some chose Subarus,…