EICMA 2025 wrapped up last week with a fairly modest roll-out of ADV models and updates. Besides the bombshell from Norton, and BMW and CFMoto’s new offerings for 2026/2027, we saw the launch of the BSA…
Expanded Recall of Jeep 4XE Hybrids Highlights Battery Fire Risk and Challenges Facing the Plug-in Segment
In early November 2025, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced an expanded safety recall for the Jeep Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrids after Stellantis NV, through its Chrysler division, identified a…
The Alcan 5000: Is This the Last Great North American Rally?
Lead image: Tedrick Mealy In September 2025, my wife and I finally checked one of those “someday” adventures off our bucket list—the infamous and prestigious Alcan 5000 Rally. If you’re reading Expedition Portal, chances are you’ve…
The Next-Generation HiLux Blends Subtle Refinements with Bold Transformations
Toyota has lifted the curtain on the next-generation HiLux. While its bolder design and broader technology suite will attract attention, the debut of the model’s first battery-electric variant marks the real turning point in the legendary…
Boxmanufaktur Has Introduced the Denali 720 Q: A Luxury AWD Expedition Van for True Four-Season Travel
Germany-based Boxmanufaktur has introduced the Denali 720 Q, a new compact expedition vehicle that combines refined craftsmanship with serious off-grid and mild off-road capability. Making its debut at the 2025 Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, the Denali…
Field Dented :: 2026 Ram 1500 Warlock
Orange and blue are on opposite sides of the color wheel; this is a major reason why photography from the desert Southwest is often so striking. The eye immediately registers the high variance between the two…
2025 Bronco Stampede Episode 2: All-terrain Tires Up Close with the Hankook Dynapro AT2 Xtreme
One of the things we like best about events and annual gatherings like the 2025 Great Smoky Mountain Bronco Stampede in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, is the engagement between attendees and the supporting sponsors and vendors. At…
Building Your Adventure: Goose Gear’s Journey from Ideas to Interiors
In this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, host Matt Scott sits down with Brian Fulton from Goose Gear. They dive deep into converting vehicle interiors into livable spaces, discussing various types of setups for different…
Overland News of the Week
Cover image by Drew Martin BFGoodrich Launches 12 Additional All-Terrain T/A KO3 Tire Sizes The rolling launch of BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 tires continues, with 95 out of 100 sizes now available, with more to follow…
Toyota is Breaking the Internet with the 300 HP Scion 01 Concept at SEMA 2025
Toyota is setting off-roaders’ hearts aflutter with the unveiling of the Scion 01 Concept, an advanced off-road vehicle that merges hybrid technology with high-performance engineering. The concept made its debut at the 2025 SEMA Show, representing…
Wild Land Has Launched the Double Decker Wingman Camping System in the US
A new modular camping system from Wild Land, identified as the “Automatic Liftable Pickup Truck Mate – High Cap with Camping Deck” (model name: Wingman), is now available in the US for pickup-truck platforms. According to the…
The Best-Laid Plans: Overlanders Share Their Trip-Planning Tips
Cover photo by Chris Cordes In 1997, Russell Harris and Shaun Fenton embarked on a random journey guided only by a pair of green dice. The Diceman series aired on British cable television until 2002, and…
BMW, CFMoto, and… Norton? ADV Updates from EICMA
The worst-kept secret for this year’s EICMA show in Milan is the official debut of BMW’s F 450 GS flyweight adventure bike, but some of the particulars raised a few eyebrows. CFMoto has gone bigger rather…
Kawasaki KLE500 ABS
The Kawasaki KLE500 ABS machines join the growing mid-sized adventure bike group with two new “Rally Inspired” ADV bikes powered by a 451cc parallel twin engine. The $6,599 standard version offers an affordable entry into adventure…
Toyota Showcases Four Outdoor-Inspired Builds at SEMA 2025
Toyota never disappoints, consistently delivering vehicles that strike a balance between innovation, reliability, and thoughtful design—meeting evolving customer needs while staying true to its reputation for quality and dependability. At the 2025 SEMA Show in Las…
SEMA 2025 :: Innovation, Heritage, and Performance Unite in Las Vegas
The 2025 SEMA Show gathers the world’s leading automotive brands and innovators to unveil groundbreaking products and visionary builds that celebrate both engineering excellence and creative design. We’ve reached out to PR partners and industry friends…
Supertramp Campers Launches the Megatron: A Premium Flagship Expedition Vehicle
Long before Supertramp Campers rolled out its carbon-reinforced Megatron, another Supertramp was preaching the gospel of freedom—armed not with diesel torque but saxophones and guitars. The British rock band’s anthems (my old man’s favorites), like “Take…
Ford and Google Have Mapped the TransAmerica Trail via Street View
Ford and Google have partnered to bring the full length of the TransAmerica Trail into the digital domain via Street View. The TransAmerica Trail, a cross-country, largely unpaved route spanning from the Oregon coast to the…
Moto News Roundup :: Kawasaki Middleweight, KTM Updates, Alpinestars ADV Gear, EICMA
In our Moto News Roundup for October, Bajaj makes some big decisions about KTM production, Kawasaki teases their newest ADV offering in the middleweight class, Alpinestars debuts new riding gear, Suzuki keeps updating the V-Strom range,…
Embracing Remote Adventures: Life in a Sprinter Van with Kathy and Peter Holcombe
In this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, Matt Scott hosts Peter and Kathy Holcombe from FamaGogo, exploring their 11-year, full-time travel journey. From their early days in a Honda Civic to their current adventures in…