The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee marks a new chapter for one of America’s most decorated SUVs, debuting the all-new 2.0-liter Hurricane 4 Turbo engine alongside interior, exterior, and technology upgrades. As part of Jeep’s broader rollout of four new vehicles for the North American market, the refreshed Grand Cherokee aims to redefine the balance between…
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2026 Ténéré 700 World Raid from Yamaha–UPDATED
T7 aficionados rejoice! Yamaha has announced that the World Raid edition of their popular Ténéré 700 adventure bike will, be coming to the US. This longer-range, electronically tricked out Ténéré should be on your dealer’s floor in May, 2026. The base model T7 will also be available, but the 700 Rally version appears to be…
Toyota’s Global Platforms Unite: The Land Cruiser FJ and IMV 0 Share DNA and a Mission for the Majority World
The new Toyota Land Cruiser FJ and the much-anticipated IMV 0—also known as the HiLux Champ—may differ in style, purpose, and price, yet both vehicles spring from the same foundation and guiding philosophy. Each draws upon Toyota’s Innovative International Multi-purpose Vehicle (IMV) architecture, a global body-on-frame platform designed for strength, adaptability, and accessibility. Together they…
Great Smoky Mountain Bronco Stampede 2025
It was mid-July 2020 when Ford announced the revitalization of the beloved Bronco. Since then, over half a million Broncos have been released into the wild, and consumer enthusiasm is fueling a growing schedule of annual events. This past July, Expedition Portal attended the 3rd annual Great Smoky Mountain Bronco Stampede to visit with the…
2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer: A Refined Family Hauler with Two Impressive Powertrain Options
The 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer introduces a new phase of sophistication, capability, and accessibility for Jeep’s full-size SUV lineup. With a refreshed exterior, expanded powertrain options—including what Jeep describes as “America’s first range-extended electric vehicle (REEV)” (a claim open to debate, given the earlier Chevrolet Volt and BMW i3 REx)—and a simplified model structure under…
First Drive :: 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness
Subaru is rolling out a raft of updated and refreshed models for the 2026 model year. The Japanese manufacturer took the wraps off a redesigned Outback and Outback Wilderness earlier this year (to mixed reviews of its aggressive styling), and the 2026 Crosstrek gets a hybrid version that addresses nearly all the shortcomings of the…
GOSO Cookware Gourmet Two-pan Set :: Field Tested
Built of carbon steel in Wisconsin, Brent Firkser’s Kickstarter-funded GOSO frying pans can take a beating, work on all cooktop types (from induction to campfire), are non-toxic, and are lighter than cast iron. At 2.6 pounds, the 10-inch pan weighs the same as the stainless steel home kitchen pan it replaces. The two-pan set comes…
Iconic Rebelle Rally Locations to Incorporate into Your Next Overland Trip
Lead photo by Nicole Dreon In one week’s time, over 60 teams will gather in Mammoth Lakes, California, to begin the 10th edition of the Rebelle Rally. The rally route—which leads competitors through eight days of off-road navigation using maps, compasses, and roadbooks to locate checkpoints throughout the deserts of Nevada and California—is completely confidential….
Overland News of the Week, September 26th, 2025
Join onX Offroad This Weekend for a National Public Lands Day Celebration This Saturday, September 27, onX Offroad will mobilize 21 Offroad Trail Guides and employees to celebrate National Public Lands Day. As part of the celebration, onX will release 21 waypoints across the country, where Trail Guides will offer map tips and route guidance,…
Moto News Roundup :: Ural Neo 500, Klim ADV Gear, Mosko Luggage, and BDR Updates
In our Moto News Roundup for September, Klim touts its new ADV riding gear for women, Mosko’s Alpine 60L is its lightest luggage yet, Ural returns to one-wheel-drive, and Backcountry Discovery Routes launches another BDR-X route in the Texas Hill Country and teams up with onX for navigation support. Klim’s ADV Gear Line for Women…
Updated Husqvarna Dual-Sports for 2026 – KTMs in Disguise?
Dual-sports and enduros are the most versatile of ADV machines when it comes to tackling gnarlier terrain. Long-travel suspension, less mass, and high ground clearance open the way to trails that bigger touring bikes balk at. There are trade-offs, of course, including more frequent maintenance intervals, smaller fuel capacity, and punishing highway manners. Still, if…
The Expedition: Greenland Trailer Is Here
The wait is nearly over. Clay Croft’s documentary on the first north-south crossing of the world’s largest island, Expedition: Greenland, will soon hit theaters across the US, and the official trailer has dropped. Expedition: Greenland follows a fearless team of seven as they embark on an extraordinary quest to become the first to traverse the…
Expedition Portal Exclusive :: Sneak Peek at the Montana Backcountry Discovery Route (BDR)
For many years now, there’s been a big conspicuous blank spot on the Backcountry Discovery Routes map—a 700-mile by 320-mile blank, to be exact. Montana is the fourth-largest US state, and the last west of the 100th meridian to be graced with a BDR. That will change in early 2026 when the Montana Backcountry Discovery…
Subaru Outback Pricing for 2026 Announced
Earlier this year, the 4WD world received a collective shock when Toyota announced a pricing scheme for the 2025 4Runner that ran upwards of $68,000 for the Japan-built truck. The 4Runner’s move upmarket wasn’t unexpected, given the loads of updates and fancy tech that the once-entry-level SUV now features, but even the mid-tier TRD Off-Road…
Overland Events and Rallies You Don’t Want to Miss This Fall (2025)
AMERICAN NORTHWEST Adventure Van Expo Enumclaw When Sept 6-7, 2025 | Where Enumclaw Fairgrounds, Washington State Featuring fully equipped 4WD Mercedes Sprinters, the Adventure Van Expo is a family-friendly weekend celebrating the vanlife community. Pop in for the day or purchase a camping pass, stick around, and enter the DIY contest to win best Fit-n-Finish,…
Land Rover Honors 75 Years of Adventure at Pebble Beach
When you think of the annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, you usually think of the famous waterfront golf course lined with immaculate eight-figure Ferraris and one-off pre-war vehicles from European marques that are long out of business. But for the past two years, Land Rover has made a statement at the iconic event with a…
KTM 2026 690 Enduro R Announced
KTM’s 690 Enduro R has long been a favorite of adventure riders who want to go light without sacrificing the power to blaze the highway or conquer the gnarliest BDR section. The 690 has seen numerous changes since its 2008 debut, and received more for 2026. But the concept remains the same: a big single-cylinder…
Overland News of the Week, August 15th, 2025
BFGoodrich Drops 20 New KO3 Tire Sizes (With 40 More on the Way) BFGoodrich’s extensive All-Terrain T/A KO3 launch continues with the addition of 20 new sizes, including various 37- and 40-inch options and a comprehensive selection of LT tires. Designed with improved traction, treadwear, and toughness compared to the KO2s, the KO3s also deliver…
Ford Announces “Model T Moment” :: New Battery Tech, Cheap EV Pickup, Retooling Factories
Ford, like all auto builders, finds itself in a sticky moment. The worldwide landscape of personal mobility appears to be at a tipping point toward widespread electricification, but political and market-driven constraints, along with advancements in hybridization, have prolonged the use of the old technology, perhaps beyond its original lifespan. Sometimes, major shifts in a…
The Moto Morini Vettore Is Another New Small ADV Bike
Greg Pullen’s excellent retrospective A-Z of Italian Motorcycle Manufacturers has a long entry on the Moto Morini brand. Founded in 1937, the Bologna-based bike builder was one of the heavy hitters in the Italian motorcycle universe for decades, known for its innovative tech and successful racing program. But like nearly all Italian manufacturers, in the…