The Jeep Avenger, which is not sold in the US as Jeep has reportedly deemed it too compact for American consumers, has been doing quite well since Stellantis launched it in Europe in 2023. The little Jeep, the brand’s first BEV, has done so well that it was voted European Car of the Year 2023….
Toyota Australia Unveils Upgraded 48-Volt Hilux for 2024
2023 was a great year for the Toyota Hilux in Australia, but it could have been better. After seven years at the top of the sales chart, the mighty Hilux was dethroned by the Australian-designed and engineered Ford Ranger. It was a close-fought battle won ultimately by Ford’s ability to deliver more vehicles from Thailand,…
British Army to Electrify Classic Land Rover Defenders with Electrogenic
It is estimated that there are currently close to 8,000 classic Land Rovers still in service within the British armed forces. Those 8,000 vehicles face an uncertain future as their aging technology becomes unreliable and, therefore, an operational and financial liability. Perhaps they can still be saved. The British Army has announced a pioneering initiative…
Overland News of the Week
New Alu-Cab Ineos Grenadier Roof Conversions are Available for Pre-Order In this week’s Overland News of the Week, Alu-Cab announces the Ineos Grenadier roof conversion, available via pre-order to consumers through OK4WD with free shipping to authorized US Alu-Cab dealers. While currently in the research and design phase, Alu-Cab says this game-changing conversion will offer…
Peak Evolution Sets Solar EV Altitude World Record
The Swiss Peak Evolution team recently set a new world record for the highest elevation achieved in a solar-powered electric vehicle by driving up to 21,325 feet (6,500 meters). The current land vehicle altitude record is held by French race driver Romain Dumas (three-time 24-hour Le Mans winner), driving an off-road adapted Porsche 911 powered…
The Self-Propelled L1 Long Range Lightship is an All-Electric RV Built For Road Tripping
From an overlanding point of view, the Lightship L1 is, in its current form, limited in terms of practical travel unless utilized as a base camp (of the Lightship models available, only the L1 Long Range is self-propelled). However, the technology and design of this self-propelled trailer interest us most, as well as the possibility…
Tesla Launches the Cybertruck Basecamp
Last week, we introduced you to the aftermarket Space Camper for Tesla’s Cybertruck, a $24,000 camping solution. As always, Tesla is ahead of the curve and already has a much more basic and infinitely more affordable camping solution for the Cybertruck. Essentially, the Basecamp is an inflatable, vehicle-specific canvas tent that should take no longer…
The Aftermarket Space Camper for Tesla’s Cybertruck is Going Viral
Space Campers is an aspirational manufacturer specializing in The Wedge hard shell tent camper and The Cap topper specifically built for the Tesla Cybertruck (this article will focus on the Wedge tent as the Cap topper will likely only be available in 2025). The company introduced the bed-embedded wedge-style tent camper in mid-2023, and now…
Tesla’s Polarizing Cybertruck to be Released November 30 with a Special Event in Austin
Marking a pivotal moment in the electric vehicle industry, Tesla is poised to unveil the much-anticipated Cybertruck on November 30, 2023. This major event will take place at Tesla’s Austin, Texas headquarters at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. For weeks, our social media feeds have been buzzing with glimpses of the Cybertruck, whether cruising down highways…
What the Pole-to-Pole Expedition Wants You to Know About Long-Term EV Travel
It’s 2023, and no one has driven from pole to pole. We’ve sent humans to the moon and trekked through the planet’s remotest jungles. We’ve explored the depths of oceans and summited dizzying peaks where oxygen concentration is a mere 8 percent. It’s 2023, and no one has driven from pole to pole—yet. Currently at…
The Impressive 2025 Ramcharger is a Series Hybrid Billed as an EV
Tim Kuniskis, Ram brand CEO of Stellantis stated, “With unlimited battery-electric range, the Ram 1500 Ramcharger is the pinnacle of the light-duty pickup truck segment and the ultimate electric truck. The new Ramcharger is a beast of a light duty – 663 horsepower, 615 pound-feet of torque, 4-second 0-60 mph, 14,000 pounds of towing and…
The Grounded G2 Electric Campervan for Sustainable, Slow Overland Travel
Straight off the bat, the G2 Campervan reminds us vaguely of a Mercedes Benz Vario; this is a good thing. The Vario has a reputation as an excellent overland vehicle, and we have seen them everywhere, from Gabon to Guatemala. What they lack in off-road driving ability, they make up for with space—acres and acres…
Solar Powered Stella Terra SUV Tackles Morocco Terrain
The Dutch seem to be at the vanguard of long-distance solar-powered expeditions at the moment. Renske Cox and Maarten van Pel’s circumnavigation of Africa has been cut short due to conflict in Sudan (their 2022 Skoda Enyaq iv80 EV is now on a ship back to Europe). However, they made it down the entire length…
Landmark Achievement for Fully Electric Hilux in Australia
Without a doubt, the Toyota corporation is ever-evolving and ever-competitive. The company has committed to a holistic approach to achieving carbon-neutral transportation by utilizing a range of customized powertrain solutions to meet users’ specific needs and the diverse operating conditions worldwide. An example is the hydrogen fuel cell electric Hilux prototype, recently unveiled in the…
Dead Reckoning | The Rebelle Rally Docuseries :: Video of the Week
The 8th Rebelle Rally kicks off this week in Mammoth Lakes, California, setting the stage for a challenging 10 days of precision driving and traditional navigation amongst some of the most iconic off-road terrain in the American West. Crowned as the longest competitive off-road rally in the United States, this event also just happens to…
The New and Improved Munro EV SUV Order Book Opens
Almost a year ago, we wrote about the launch of the Munro MK1, and recently, the Series M was unveiled, introducing a flexible range of all-electric 4WDs. The production-ready Munro is now offered in two distinct variations: the 170 kilowatt M170 and the 280 kilowatt M280; these vehicles are available in Utility or Truck body…
Alpha Motor Unveils the NightWolf EV Concept
It is perhaps serendipitous that a motor vehicle manufacturer named Alpha has produced a vehicle with a front end that reminds us of an Alfa Romeo of old, specifically the Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA (to be honest, all the Alpha vehicles remind us of old Alfas). But that is where the similarity ends; this unique…
Introducing the EarthCruiser Extreme Land Cruiser 79 Series 330 XTR6X6
Before we delve into the details of this impressive vehicle, we have to ask ourselves why is a 6×6 vehicle desirable for overland travel. Well, the 6×6 platform is generally an awesome platform that offers incredible off-road capability, increased load capacity, and head-turning; look at me, street cred (if that is important to you). The…
Jeep Unveils the 2024 Gladiator: A Midsize Truck Redefined for Off-Road Dominance
At the 2023 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the Jeep brand introduced the 2024 Gladiator. This latest iteration of the Gladiator is billed as a testament to Jeep’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of capability, technology, and refinement. Jeep expands the Gladiator family with two new models, the Mojave X and Rubicon X….
Ford Announces the New Smart and Powerful 2024 Ford F-150
The Ford F Series has been the top-selling truck in the USA for the last 46 years (and the best-selling vehicle overall in the US for the last 41 years), with almost 650,000 units driven off showroom floors in 2022 alone. In 2024, Ford is set to release its latest iteration of the F-150 truck,…