The Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame (ORMHOF) recently announced the launch of the Future Legends Scholarship Program, a new initiative designed to invest in the next generation of leaders who will shape the future of off-road motorsports. The program will award five scholarships totaling $25,000 to individuals and organizations demonstrating excellence in media, advocacy, and…
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EXCLUSIVE :: Limited Edition Sitka x Scout Camper
There are truck campers designed to make camping comfortable and easy, and then there are campers designed with the mantra that the journey itself is the point. Taking that to heart, Scout Campers have teamed up with Sitka Gear to design and build a limited edition camper that falls squarely into the second category. This…
Overland News of the Week, August 28, 2026
iKamper and Rivian Launch New Skycamp 4.0 DLX Rooftop Tent Suitable for the Rivian R2 and R1S, the new Skycamp introduces an HC Staircase and an electrical junction box that routes power from a compatible external 12-volt source. Additional campsite functionality includes independently dimmable interior and exterior lighting, dedicated HVAC and electrical passthroughs, and USB-A,…
BYD Denza Set to Take on Defender and Land Cruiser
If you made a list of all the vehicles most likely to make Toyota and Land Rover nervous, the Chinese BYD Denza Bao 5 deserves a spot near the top. This is a rugged, ladder frame SUV designed from the ground up to take on the Defender and Land Cruiser, combining traditional four wheel drive…
Overland Events and Rallies You Don’t Want to Miss This Fall 2026
AMERICAN NORTHWEST KTM Adventure Rider Rally When September 17–19, 2026 | Where Kellogg, Idaho The KTM Adventure Rider Rally heads to the Silver Mountain Resort for its 21st Anniversary edition this September. The event kicks off with the Ready to Race experience, where adventurers begin with a rally and, from there, shift into ride days….
Ford Planning a Bronco Pickup
Not content to rest on their laurels after the Bronco outsold the Jeep Wrangler for the first time ever, reports indicate Ford are now aiming to take a slice out of Jeep Gladiator sales too. According to Automotive News, Ford is developing a pickup version of the Bronco that could arrive before the end of…
2027 Ram 1500 Drops Efficiency Complications
After years of adding technology to make the venerable 5.7 liter HEMI V8 cleaner and more efficient, Ram is making an unusual move for 2027. The Ram 1500 HEMI will lose its 48 volt eTorque mild hybrid system and engine stop start (ESS) system, returning to a simpler time with less electronics. A limited number…
The Ford Bronco EV You Can’t Have
The Ford Bronco has become one of the most recognizable names in the modern off road world, recently outselling the Jeep Wrangler it was designed to imitate. What most people don’t realize about Ford’s modern Bronco is a fully electric version not only exists, but can be had for as little as $32,000. Just not…
Rivian R3X Delayed
When electric automaker Rivian unveiled the next generation of it’s vehicles, the R2, R3, and R3X in March 2024, the company positioned the smaller models as the key to bringing Rivian technology to a much larger audience. The R3X was the performance focused model, combining a compact footprint with serious off road capability and rally…
Ram SUV to Launch in 2028
Ram has spent more than a decade building one of the strongest truck brands in North America, but one major gap has remained in its lineup. While Ford offers the Expedition, Chevrolet has the Tahoe and Suburban, GMC sells the Yukon, and Toyota fields the Sequoia, Ram has never had a full size SUV wearing…
Vantastic :: The Kia PV5 Electric Van Is Coming
The electric #vanlife has finally arrived in Canada, and Kia is leading the charge with one of the most interesting new commercial vehicles to hit the market in years. The all new Kia PV5 is scheduled to reach Canadian dealerships in the fourth quarter of 2026, bringing a purpose built electric cargo van designed from…
BMW and Toyota Are Testing 100% Renewable Gasoline
The North American automotive industry has largely framed the future of vehicle propulsion as a choice between gasoline and electricity. Sadly, diesel sales for light- and medium-duty vehicles took a nosedive as a result of the VW “dieselgate” scandal of 2015 and have never recovered. Now BMW and Toyota are exploring an entirely new path,…
VW Considers Off-Road SUV for US Market
After reviving the Scout name as a dedicated American off-road brand, Volkswagen is now openly discussing the possibility of adding a traditional body-on-frame SUV to its own Volkswagen lineup in the US. If approved, the vehicle would take direct aim at Toyota Land Cruiser, Jeep Wrangler, and Ford Bronco, and could finally give Volkswagen a…
Texas-based REO Trucks Plans $21,500 Gas Pickup
For the last few decades, American pickup trucks have followed a predictable trajectory. Each new generation became larger, heavier, more powerful, and more expensive. What was once a compact work truck evolved into a full-size luxury vehicle that can easily cost more than $70,000. Now a new start-up believes there is room for something radically…
Trailhunter Reaches the Sequoia: Toyota’s Best Full-Size Overland SUV
Toyota just announced their overland-ready Trailhunter package for the 2027 Sequoia, and it is more than just the badge. Built on the SR5 grade, the package swaps the factory (street-biased valving) for an Old Man Emu suspension, Michelin LTX Trail 265/70R18s, front recovery hooks, and added underbody protection. It is encouraging to see Toyota offering…
French Tourists Fined for Off-road Driving in Iceland
Image credits: Klemenz Geir Klemenzson, Iceland Review A recent incident in Iceland has sparked outrage among locals and renewed calls for visitors to respect the country’s strict off-road driving laws. Two French tourists have paid heavy fines for driving off established tracks in the Fjallabak Nature Reserve in South Iceland, leaving visible damage across a…
Overland News of the Week, July 17, 2026
The Latest Iteration of the Shoei Hornet ADV Helmet Has Arrived “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” applies to Shoei’s established Hornet ASV platform, which has remained essentially unchanged since its inception in over a decade. Shoei’s new Hornet ADV 06 helmet, however, takes tried, tested, true and updates the helmet to meet the…
Dave Harriton | AEV FXL Super Duty Deep Dive
Overland Journal Podcast host Matt Scott and AEV’s Dave Harriton discuss the new AEV FXL, a Ford Super Duty heavy-duty truck program following AEV’s Ram and Chevy/GMC lines. They address brand loyalty, regional preferences, and modern truck capabilities. The FXL will be sold as complete VIN-stamped, warrantied dealer trucks and as individual parts starting early…
2027 Ram 1500 TRX SRT: Mega Speed, Mega Compromises
Overlanders are a specific breed. We look for very specific non-negotiable features in a truck, and go-fast has never been at the top of the list. We want power, sure, but we also want fuel economy, comfort, a high payload rating, and reliability. The 2027 Ram 1500 TRX SRT—yes, they brought back the Street and…
Jeep Recon EV Finally on Sale
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…