Chinese automaker Build Your Dreams (BYD) has been making major waves around the world, and is now the world’s largest EV manufacturer. Their relentless pace of innovation appears to be unmatched, and with their imminent arrival on Canadian shores, they clearly have no intention of slowing down. BYD Australia have confirmed the company is developing…
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EPA Increases Ethanol Content Of Gasoline
Image Credit: Reuters With fuel prices surging well past $4 per gallon for the first time in years (and over $8 per gallon in parts of California), American drivers are once again feeling the squeeze at the pump. The spike has been driven largely by the ongoing conflict in Iran and the effective closure of…
Hyundai Releases Body-On-Frame Boulder Concept
Hyundai has never been a brand you’d associate with solid axles, mud-terrain tires, and the kind of trail abuse that defines the modern overland scene. But with the debut of the Hyundai Boulder Concept, it appears that story is about to change dramatically. Unveiled at the 2026 New York Auto Show, the Boulder isn’t just…
Chinese EV Maker BYD Plans Up to 20 Dealerships Across Canada
Selecting a vehicle platform to explore the globe is not a simple task. There are many factors that need to be considered, and wants and needs must be evaluated and ranked in terms of importance, cost and priority. While we all want a reliable and capable vehicle to take us there and back again, I…
Overland News of the Week, March 27th, 2026
iKamper Launches Skycamp 4.0 Rooftop Tent Series iKamper has introduced the Skycamp 4.0 series, the latest evolution of its flagship rooftop tent platform, featuring a refined design that improves interior space while maintaining a compact external footprint. The updated lineup includes duo, trio, and quad configurations, expanding fitment across mid-size SUVs, crossovers, wagons, and truck…
Consumer Reports Lists Toyota Most Reliable. Again.
When it comes to overland travel, be it across a state, country, a continent or around the entire globe, vehicle reliability isn’t just a talking point, it’s the foundation of every remote mile traveled. According to the latest data from Consumer Reports released in December 2025, the brands most trusted to get you home again…
Jeep Celebrates 60th Easter Jeep Safari With New Concepts, Community Initiatives, and Expanded Consumer Experiences
The Jeep brand is preparing for a prominent presence at the 60th annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah, scheduled to run from March 28 through April 5, 2026. Marking both a milestone anniversary for the event and the brand’s 85th year, Jeep plans to showcase a range of concept vehicles, consumer engagement programs, and…
Overland Events and Rallies You Don’t Want to Miss This Spring (2026)
AMERICAN WEST Desert Adventure Rally When: April 7-12, 2026 | Where: Bisbee, Arizona Combining scenic backcountry riding, evening entertainment, and catered meals with Southern Arizona’s striking landscapes and scenery, the Desert Adventure Rally is a week of ADV fun. Curated GPS tracks will be given for self-guided day rides fueled by Morning Bivouac coffee, while…
Storyteller Launches The Grenadier Micro Camper
Storyteller has spent nearly a decade building its reputation as one of the most respected and comprehensive overland vehicle manufacturers on the planet. Their lineup includes the ubiquitous van conversions, massive expedition campers (formerly GXV), and now their first micro camper. For the base vehicle, they chose the INEOS Grenadier, then incorporated their extensive camper…
Overland News of the Week, March 13th, 2026
Jetboil’s New TrailCook Systems Help Deliver the Perfect Flame The TrailCook 1.2- and 2-liter stove systems are engineered with a new, integrated self-centering pot support and advanced regulator valves, delivering precise simmer control, fast ignition, and incremental heat adjustment crucial for elevated camp cooking. The TrailCook systems feature Jetboil’s re-engineered ignition, which is now integrated…
John Balsdon and Grenadier Take on the West Africa Driving Record
West Africa is one of the great cross-continent challenges for overlanders, combining at least 15 countries, more than 30 border crossings, and an endless sea of bureaucracy. Just the sticker visas and eVisas alone have been enough to cause travelers to tuck tail and drive back north to Europe. Almost two months ago, my phone…
Ram Confirms Return of Midsized Pickup with the Nameplate You Expect
After more than a decade away from the midsize pickup segment, Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis has officially confirmed its return with the revival of a familiar name: the Ram Dakota. Slated to debut in 2027 and reach dealerships shortly afterward as a 2028 model, the Dakota will mark Ram’s first entry into the highly competitive…
Custom 1989 Toyota Corolla GT-S “AWDROLA” Set to Compete in 2026 Mint 400 Gambler/Hooptie-X Class
A project that began as a digital concept shared on Instagram has developed into a sanctioned desert race entry. Randy Wimenta and co-driver Will Wimenta are preparing to compete in the 2026 Mint 400 in the Gambler/Hooptie-X Modified class, campaigning a custom-built 1989 Toyota Corolla GT-S known as AWDROLA that we featured on Expedition Portal…
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…
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….
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…
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…
Trinitē Road Rally Announces Inaugural 2026 Event in Northern California, Concluding at Sonoma Raceway
The Trinitē Road Rally has announced plans for its inaugural event, scheduled to take place from May 4 through May 7, 2026, in the Golden Gate and Northern California regions, culminating at Sonoma Raceway. The rally’s organizers are associated with the team behind Rebelle Rally, and describe the event as a motorsport experience designed to…