Boreas Campers Teams up With Garmin Boreas Campers have teamed up with Garmin on the EOS-12, an off-road, off-grid, four-season camper trailer. The EOS-12 comes standard with the Garmin ONE system, which connects and controls all onboard systems at the touch of a button. The system is accessed via the Garmin tablet, which can be…
Icon Vehicle Dynamics Unveils Impact Bumpers for Ford Super Duty
Icon Vehicle Dynamics has announced the release of new products designed to improve the off-road capabilities of Ford Super Duty trucks from 2017 onwards. The company has introduced several new additions to the Icon Impact product line, including the Pro Series front and rear bumpers. Icon designed the Pro Series bumpers to offer the best…
The Fiat Panda 4WD Returns in 2023 with an EV Option
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…
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…
Overland News of the Week
HydraPak Introduces New Water Filtration Systems HydraPak has introduced water filters designed to work seamlessly with their existing selection of flexible bottles, water storage, and reservoir lines. HydraPak President Matt Lyon states, “Adventure depends on water, and we’re constantly looking for the best way to help keep athletes hydrated so that they can continue…
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…
Max Adventure Announces Two Sahara Rallies for 2023
Among the cars that have come and gone from my garage over the years, my 2003 Mini Cooper S (the R53 generation) remains one of my favorites. I kept it well-maintained, so the reliability problems that plagued the supercharged hatchback stayed away. It was an efficient and engaging commuter, a hoot on track days, and…
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…
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…
Overland News of the Week
Titus Adventure Company Announces Colorado Ski Camping Guide Using a winter-ready campervan or truck camper to ski is gaining popularity, especially for those who want to enjoy a few days on the hill without blowing their budget on lodging. Fortunately, Titus Adventure Company has developed a guide to ski camping listing overnight camp spots, hot…
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…
The Opus Off-Road Camper is Baja Ready
For some travelers, living space is as important as mobility; one solution to this challenge is the combination of a compact, towable trailer with vast amounts of deployable, heavy-duty canvas. We recently wrote a feature of the Wedgetail Slide On Camper, and the Opus Off-Road Camper is a similar concept, with less practicality but a…
The EV-Centric Aero Build Coast Trailer Brings Urban Style to the Outdoors
Many of us dream of a simpler life without sacrificing the best of the modern world. Tiny homes and minimalism promise a way of living stripped down to the essentials; less is more, or so they say. Overland travel offers much of the same allure, and we have often seriously considered a travel future based…
27 North Reveals the Ford F150 Based 2023 RexRover
The tall 2023 RexRover looks like a 1990’s artist rendition of what campers will look like in 2035. It is refreshing to see a camper built practically and with an interior designed by someone who has more than the briefest subscription to Architectural Digest. Sleek, plush, and ever so slightly industrial, the RexRover is sure…
Overland News of the Week
Jackery Solar Generator 1500 Pro The sound of a gas-guzzling generator in a remote campground is enough to drive a saint crazy. We camp in the wild to experience the peace and tranquility of nature and not the humdrum of an engine. Introducing the Jackery Solar Generator 1500 Pro. It has a sweet purr, has…
Ram 1500 Revolution Battery-Electric Vehicle (BEV) Concept Unveiled
It always surprises me how automotive design has evolved and how a vehicle, when launched as a concept, will appear futuristic and revolutionary only to become dated a few years after production. The 3rd generation Dodge Ram 2500 (2003-2009) must have, at one time, looked like a glimpse of the future, whereas that exact truck…
Jeep Launches 2023 Wrangler High Tide and Limited-run ‘Jeep Beach’ Models
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Jeep Beach event held annually in Daytona Beach, Florida, both the Wrangler High Tide and Wrangler Jeep Beach special-edition models will return for the 2023 model year. “Jeep Beach week is one of the biggest Jeep vehicle events in America, bringing in more than 200,000 Jeep fans and…
Emerald Acquires Lodestone Events, Producers of the Overland Expo Series
The growth of the Overland market segment seems unstoppable and continues to attract the attention of motor vehicle, aftermarket parts, and accessory manufacturers, as well as consumer event specialists who aim to connect producers and consumers. Emerald Expositions LLC recently announced the acquisition of consumer event specialists Lodestone Events, the producers of the long-running and…