The Camel Trophy, held from 1980-2000, saw competitors drive specially prepared Land Rovers (finished in Camel’s iconic yellow livery) across some of the harshest environments on earth (including Borneo, Mongolia, Papua New Guinea, Siberia and Tanzania). It was these fabled events that put Land Rover at the forefront of vehicle exploration, and today the competition’s…
2022 Jeep Wrangler 4xe for the European Market
Orders for the new Jeep Wrangler 4xe opened yesterday in Jeep showrooms across Italy, Spain, Belgium and Serbia and will progressively open across Europe during the month of December. Launched last summer, the new Jeep Wrangler 4xe Plug-in Hybrid is reportedly the most capable, powerful, efficient, eco-friendly, technically advanced and connected Wrangler ever introduced in the European market and marks a…
1988 Toyota FJ62 Rolls out of TLC Automotive’s new 28,000 Sq-Ft Facility
Keeping the Classic Land Cruiser FJ62 Alive Since 1996, TLC Automotive has been restoring vintage Toyota Land Cruisers, like this 1988 FJ62, with painstaking attention to fit and finish. Through lengthy frame-off restorations that take thousands of man-hours, they give new life to these vehicles, adding in a few modern touches here and there for…
All New Toyota Tundra 2022 Comes to Life at Toyota Texas
The “full-size” 2022 Toyota Tundra will offer two impressive new powertrains: a twin-turbo V6 engine and a hybrid twin-turbo V6; the hybrid powertrain will be the most powerful of the two. Mated to both engines will be a 10-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with intelligence (ECTi). The new 10-speed features a sequential shift mode, uphill/downhill…
Fox Factory Supports Responsible Recreation with Trail Trust Grants
Are you part of a non-profit organization dedicated to trail building and maintenance, responsible recreation, or increasing access to underrepresented groups in the outdoor space? If so, Fox Factory’s Trail Trust community investment program might be of interest to you. Fox created Trail Trust to award grants to organizations helping to preserve outdoor places, to…
Rhino-Rack Introduces the Reconn-Deck
Developed with a sleek and rugged design, the Rhino-Rack is a versatile truck bed system featuring a modular design—the Reconn-Deck lets you create your own platform. The deck can be configured for virtually an unlimited number of uses which offers stylish versatility. The system is built on four towers at a fixed height of 11…
Escapar a la Baja Tres: A Vanlife and Overlanding Meetup, Feb 2022
Escapar a la Baja, an Overlanding and Vanlife Meetup Baja season is approaching quickly, and for those heading south of the US border this winter, you’ll definitely want to check out Escapar A La Baja Tres. This weekend-long vanlife and overlanding rendezvous at Playa El Tecolote (just 30 minutes outside La Paz) is scheduled for…
Mac’s Tie-Down Solutions
Mac’s manufactures a fantastic range of tie-down solutions with infinite possibilities. The company was established in 1993 when its founder Colin McLemore recognised a need for tie-down systems for trailers and truck beds. The company eventually released their patented VersaTie Tracks and Connectors, a system that has since “become the standard of the industry.” Mac’s…
Driving the 2021 Copperstate Overland Rally
Photography by Tom Leigh/Tommy Gun Images On a late October afternoon in Northeast Tucson, at one of America’s old-time ranches, “old-time” vehicles made their way through dark wooden gates, past the horse barns, and toward the main house of the Tanque Verde Ranch. The participants of the 2021 Copperstate Overland have gathered for a yearly…
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk: Better Than a Toyota 4Runner? Test Drive.
Is the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee better than a Toyota 4Runner? I kept asking myself that question during a recent test drive of the new 5th generation Cherokee in Utah. While the 4Runner may have the edge in terms of trail performance, the Trailhawk absolutely crushes the 4Runner on comfort, which is very compelling given…
The Ford Bronco Owned SEMA 2021
Jeep was a close second, but it seemed like you couldn’t turn a corner at this year’s show without walking face-first into a Bronco. They were everywhere: strategically or randomly scattered, there was a vast herd. Luckily, the new Bronco is almost as attractive as the old Bronco. Ford should be proud that they have…
Rebelle Rally Continues to Up the Ante as Proving Ground for EVs
When Rebelle Rally Founder Emily Miller states that the vehicle parked in your driveway is more capable than you think, she means it. From Porsche to Rolls Royce, Jeep, and Ford—old and new—this event proves that even the most unassuming grocery runner can transform into an off-pavement warrior fit for a long-distance rally. And this…
Ironman 4×4 Jeep Raid Series
Ironman 4×4, established in Australia back in 1958, is well known for its range of high-quality parts designed for the 4WD market. The company has released a range of products known as the Raid Series, designed specifically for the Jeep Wrangler JL and Jeep Wrangler JT. Essentially, the range consists of full-length or stubby version…
Mopar Announces ’22 Dodge Durango
Building upon more than 10 years of low-volume, factory-backed vehicle customization, Mopar this week announced a new limited-production vehicle featuring a special-edition package of unique quality-tested, factory-backed performance parts and accessories from the Mopar Custom Shop—the Mopar ’22 Dodge Durango. The new performance SUV, which was on display November 2-5 in the Mopar booth at…
Nissan Aims to Impress at SEMA with Overland Projects
Nissan is yet another auto manufacturer to realize the potential of the overland sector. For the 2021 SEMA Show, which is being held from November 2-5, Nissan will introduce a number of vehicles featuring significant upgrades to appeal to the off-road enthusiast. The Frontier and Pathfinder are sure to turn heads, but we have a…
Toyota USA Unveils Three Concept Truck Builds at SEMA 2021
Toyota unveiled three truck-specific build concepts at the 2021 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show. What we’ve seen of the Tacozilla Tacoma Camper and TRD Desert Chase Tundra so far has been via Toyota USA’s YouTube channel, so we’re pleased to finally put eyes on them (along with the Tacoma Overlanding Concept Vehicle) under the…
Honda Returns to SEMA with Rugged Overland Vehicles and Africa Twin Overland
Honda will demonstrate its diverse paths to fun and performance at the 2021 SEMA Show in Las Vegas 2021 with vehicles developed by the Honda Performance Development (HPD) division. Specific to the overland segment, Honda will be showcasing three vehicles, including a pair of rugged Honda light trucks custom-built for overlanding adventures. Fully equipped for…
AT Overland Aterra XL: The Composite Camper Revolution Continues
I remember Dave Soza leading me from the Tern Overland office into the workshop where he grabbed a scrap piece of composite material as well as a hammer. Placing the panel on the concrete slab between us, he began striking it, repeatedly, clearly putting some serious effort into the demonstration. He turned to me, heart…
Chinook-Inspired Toyota ‘Tacozilla’ Camper to Debut at SEMA
Toyota will debut a Chinook-inspired camper converted TRD Sport Tacoma at this year’s SEMA show on November 2. Referred to as the Tacozilla, the project is a throwback to the classic Toyota Chinooks sold in the 1970s and early 1980s. “The idea of this vehicle is to be able to take a camper anywhere on…
2022 GMC Sierra AT4X: Front & Rear e-lockers, Factory Rock Sliders, Multimatic DSSV Shocks & More
The cat’s out of the bag: the GMC Sierra AT4X will arrive in 2022 as the most capable and comfortable Sierra 1500 yet, with improvements across the board, including specific nods to off-road performance and durability. “Sierra’s momentum continues to accelerate, as the fastest-growing model in the segment,” said Duncan Aldred, global vice president of…