The new Maxus eTerron 9, an all-electric vehicle from the Chinese automotive manufacturer Maxus, represents the company’s latest foray into the expanding electric vehicle (EV) market. As a brand known for its light commercial vehicles and vans, Maxus has gradually shifted its focus toward developing EVs to meet the growing global demand for sustainable transportation….
INEOS Pauses Production of the Grenadier Due to Supply Chain Issues
INEOS Grenadier production has been paused due to a critical component shortage caused by financial difficulties faced by one of its suppliers. This part, though unspecified, is essential for completing both the Grenadier SUV and Quartermaster models, making it impossible for the company to continue production until the issue is resolved. The supplier’s situation is…
This Gear (and Lifestyle Change) Helped me Lose 100 Pounds On the Road
When I arrived back in the US after a multi-year journey across Europe, West, and Southern Africa, I stepped on a scale outside a Publix supermarket in Florida. I was amazed to find that I weighed almost exactly 300 pounds. The pandemic lockdown in South Africa had obviously not been good for my waistline, and…
Nimbus Oleo Pneumatic Shock Absorbers Review – Get Ready for the Flying Carpet Effect
Since converting our Land Rover Defender into a camper in late 2016, I have enjoyed almost everything about it, but mainly the space and comfort afforded for everyday living and camping. What we did not enjoy was the vehicle handling after installing a new suspension kit from the now-defunct Bearmach. Body roll was excessive, and…
Will the All-New Nissan Armada Pro-4X Steal the Sequoia’s Crown?
The all-new 2025 Nissan Armada is set to redefine the full-size SUV segment with the introduction of its Pro-4X grade and an array of advanced technologies aimed at enhancing both on-road comfort and off-road capability. Designed for adventure and equipped with features that prioritize convenience and connectivity, the 2025 Nissan Armada comes in five trim…
TruckHouse Unveils the Carbon BCR’s Luxurious Interior
In May, we wrote about the TruckHouse BCR, a $475,000 (starting price) overland vehicle built in collaboration with American Expedition Vehicles (AEV). TruckHouse has since unveiled the interior of its new Carbon BCR, a cutting-edge expedition vehicle that, according to TruckHouse, aims to redefine off-grid travel. Built on the robust AEV Prospector XL chassis, the…
XGrid Campers Expands Lineup with the Launch of the Iconn E4 Hybrid Caravan
Las Vegas-based XGrid Campers has recently introduced the Australian-built Lifestyle Campers Iconn E4 hybrid caravan following the successful US debut of the Fusionn hybrid caravan (the larger brother of the Iconn E4) earlier this year at Overland Expo West. The Iconn E4 offers American consumers a robust and feature-rich option for off-road adventures, designed to…
iKamper’s New Raconteur Rack Series
iKamper has launched its first roof and bed rack system, the Raconteur Rack Series, designed for outdoor enthusiasts. The Raconteur features a steel frame, stainless steel hardware, chip-resistant powder coatings, and high-strength aluminum cross bars. This new series offers options for popular overlanding vehicles like the Toyota Tacoma, Toyota 4Runner, and Jeep Gladiator. With various…
Exodus Rigs Has Introduced The Capax Camper Trailer
A family searching for a comfortable yet compact adventure trailer has more than a few options available as the US market has expanded to include many domestic and international offerings. While foreign camper trailers are an excellent option due to innovation and build quality, these trailers, especially those from Australia and South Africa, tend to…
SUV, Van and Pick-Up Camping Conversion Kits :: Buyers Guide
In recent years, the trend of converting vans and SUVs into mobile living spaces has grown in popularity, driven by the desire for freedom, adventure, and the convenience of having a home on wheels. This surge in interest has led to the rise of van and SUV camping conversion kits—pre-packaged systems that simplify transforming a…
Ford Debuts Sasquatch Off-road Package For Bronco Sport
The popular Ford Bronco Sport compact crossover SUV is built on the unibody C2 platform, which it shares with the Ford Escape crossover and the Maverick pickup. The Bronco Sport sold just under 130,000 units in the USA in 2023, and sales are on track in 2024 to reach, but likely not exceed that milestone….
Volkswagen Of America Announces Pricing For The 2025 ID. Buzz
Volkswagen of America has officially announced the pricing and EPA-estimated range for the 2025 ID. Buzz, an electric reimagining of the classic Microbus, set to arrive in American driveways later this year. The ID. Buzz brings a unique blend of retro design and modern functionality; its exterior design features an oversized VW logo, short overhangs,…
Airstream Launches Limited Edition Interstate 19X LE Outland Touring Coach
The limited edition Airstream Interstate 19X LE Outland Touring Coach recently launched at Overland Expo Mountain West and seems geared towards the younger generation with fun on the mind. Only 30 units of the Interstate 19X LE Outland Edition (an expanded version of the Airstream Interstate 19X) will be manufactured, and the vehicle offers a…
Jan and Leoné Vorster – A Life of Daring and Adventure
To this day, Jan and Leoné Vorster still live in a leafy suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa, mere miles from where I was born and mostly raised. But, before I was conceived, this Afrikaner couple had already traveled far and wide and achieved what most, even today, consider near impossible. Jan and Leoné traveled overland…
All Wheel Drive (AWD) vs. Four Wheel Drive (4WD), What’s the Difference, Really?
We’ve all been there: navigating your heavily modified 4WD along a twisting, mildly challenging trail or remote track, feeling like a modern-day Camel Trophy adventurer, maybe even in low range (because, why not?). Then, you round a corner and, to your dismay, find yourself face to face with an AWD Subaru Outback, a Honda CR-V,…
Volkswagen and Peace Vans Collaborate to Offer the ID. Buzz Electric Camper
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz camper looks about as adventure-inspiring as a Smeg two-slice toaster, but we have seen people traveling all around the world in the most inappropriate vehicles; there are doubtless those who see this electric camper van as the ultimate camper. Swifties, this one is for you. Peace Vans, based in Seattle of…
Arctic Campers Has Introduced The Frost 13
It might seem counterintuitive that an Australian camper brand is going by the frigid name of Arctic Campers with a model called the Frost. Truth be told, it does not make that much sense until you discover, as a foreigner, that an Australian winter can be pretty chilly during the winter month, with temperatures dropping…
Overland News of the Week
Pakmule Launches the Motomule Moto Hauler In this week’s, Overland News of the Week, we introduce Pakmule’s Motomule. A motorbike is a great overlanding accessory, but hauling bikes has always been a challenge. The Pakmule Motomule is an innovative hitch-mounted moto hauler designed for the easy loading and transport of dirt bikes and light adventure…
Nissan Launches the MyRoom Camper in Japan
It is the Holy Grail for many, a vehicle that can perform all the daily functions required for modern life and serve as an adventure vehicle for short or long-term escapes from that modern life. On July 31, Nissan Motor Co. announced the upcoming release of the Caravan MyRoom camper, a standard model of the…
The 1 of 1 Mojave Van is a Superb Off Grid Overland Vehicle
I am not a van guy, truth be told. Of all the vehicles available for overland travel, I tend to be biased toward solid-axle 4WD vehicles such as the Land Rover Defender 130 or the Land Cruiser Troopy. These vehicles give me the fizz and, more importantly, suit my style of travel as I prefer…