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We Took the New Rivian R2 Off-Roading in Utah, and It Begs You to Drive Fast

With hands-free highway driving for the commute and up to 656 horsepower for the trail, the new Rivian R2 blends futuristic tech with old-school dirt-road thrills.

Kevin SintumuangSeptember 3, 20262

Cars & Trucks

The Suspension Upgrade Mistake Every New Overlander Makes

A longtime overlander explains why the most popular suspension mods create more problems than they solve—and what to run instead.

Bryan RogalaAugust 20, 2026

Cars & Trucks

An Off-Road Tire That Actually Fits Your CRV, Crosstrek, or RAV4

BF Goodrich’s new Trail-Terrain T/A + is specifically designed for crossovers.

Jakob SchillerJuly 18, 20261

Cars & Trucks

I've Owned Both. Here's Why Hardshell Rooftop Tents Win Over Soft-Shells Every Time.

Buying a soft-shell rooftop tent to save money seems smart—until you're scrubbing mildew off the cover.

Graham AverillJune 16, 2026

Cars & Trucks

Ford and Filson Just Teamed Up to Build the Ultimate Backcountry Bronco

The first-ever Bronco Filson pairs heavy-duty capability with a brilliant cabin built to wear in, not wear down.

Kevin SintumuangJune 3, 2026

North America

The EV Revolution Is Bypassing Tribal Lands. Electric Nation Wants That to Change.

Forget federal maps—Native nations are bypassing gridlock to lead the electrification of the road on their own terms.

Dr. Len NeceferMay 27, 2026

Cars & Trucks

I Used to Think Car Awnings Were Ridiculous. Here's Why I Was Wrong.

Most car awnings are more trouble than they're worth. The Kammok Crosswing is the rare exception.

Graham AverillMay 18, 2026

Cars & Trucks

The 2026 Defender Service Awards Are Open!

From search and rescue to animal welfare, nonprofits do heroic work to serve their communities. Defender believes they deserve a hero’s reward—an unstoppable SUV and $30,000 in funding.

Dennis LewonApril 8, 2026

Cars & Trucks

How a Utah Trail Ride Became the Center of the Off-Road Universe

After 60 years of slickrock fun and 4x4 community building, Easter Jeep Safari®️ still retains its grassroots DNA—and has a lot to celebrate

Bryan RogalaApril 13, 2026

Cars & Trucks

The Anti-Tesla Has Arrived: Meet the $28,000 Electric Pickup

It looks like a Bauhaus manifesto and costs less than a generic crossover. The Slate is the first electric truck designed for the rest of us.

Kevin SintumuangApril 2, 20266

Cars & Trucks

A Love Letter to a True All-Terrain Tire That Doesn’t Punish You on the Highway

After upgrading to the Nokian Outpost nAT, I gained snow traction (without sacrificing much highway mileage) and just enough confidence to go anywhere.

Abigail WiseFebruary 13, 2026

Cars & Trucks

Your Tires Aren't Good Enough. Here's How to Fix Them.

A easy-to-understand guide to going farther and staying safer while saving money

Wes SilerSeptember 16, 2025

Cars & Trucks

The SUV That Can Outrun a Sports Car and Climb Like a Goat

Land Rover’s wildest SUV yet isn’t built for grocery runs or school pickups. With 626 horsepower and rally-tuned suspension, the Octa is made to thrive where pavement disappears.

Kevin SintumuangSeptember 12, 2025

Opinion

Why Sedans Are My Go-to Adventuremobiles

In a world of Sprinter vans and specialized SUVs, I just want a car that will take me to the trailhead

Kade KrichkoAugust 7, 2025

Camping

I've Built DIY Truck Platforms for 20 Years. This $449 Box Does It Better.

The Hele Box Solo is the portable car camping sleeping platform I wish existed when I started sleeping in my truck.

Graham AverillMay 2, 20251

Cars & Trucks

How Rugged Is the New Honda Passport? I Drove One Through the Jungle to Find Out.

Honda’s new mid-sized SUV is built for weekend warriors with off-road aspirations

Graham AverillApril 23, 20252

Opinion

Am I a Jerk for Not Owning an Electric Car?

The pros and cons of plugging in when your lifestyle takes you off the grid

Mark SundeenJanuary 22, 20251

Cars & Trucks

3 Easy Fixes to Make Your Crossover Vehicle More Off-Road Capable

With a few simple modifications, your CUV is all the rig you need to adventure off the beaten path

Bryan RogalaDecember 30, 2024

Love & Humor

The Many Misadventures of My Absolute Worst Car

Imagine the most impractical road trip vehicle. Now, make it a little worse. You’re getting closer.

Brendan LeonardNovember 23, 2024

Essays

Want to Build a Perfect 21st Century Town? Ban Cars.

The community of Culdesac, Arizona, was designed for pedestrians and cyclists. And residents love it.

Andrew ZaleskiOctober 7, 20241

Cars

Latest Stories

We Took the New Rivian R2 Off-Roading in Utah, and It Begs You to Drive Fast

The Suspension Upgrade Mistake Every New Overlander Makes

An Off-Road Tire That Actually Fits Your CRV, Crosstrek, or RAV4

I've Owned Both. Here's Why Hardshell Rooftop Tents Win Over Soft-Shells Every Time.

Ford and Filson Just Teamed Up to Build the Ultimate Backcountry Bronco

The EV Revolution Is Bypassing Tribal Lands. Electric Nation Wants That to Change.

I Used to Think Car Awnings Were Ridiculous. Here's Why I Was Wrong.

The 2026 Defender Service Awards Are Open!

How a Utah Trail Ride Became the Center of the Off-Road Universe

The Anti-Tesla Has Arrived: Meet the $28,000 Electric Pickup

A Love Letter to a True All-Terrain Tire That Doesn’t Punish You on the Highway

Your Tires Aren't Good Enough. Here's How to Fix Them.

The SUV That Can Outrun a Sports Car and Climb Like a Goat

Why Sedans Are My Go-to Adventuremobiles

I've Built DIY Truck Platforms for 20 Years. This $449 Box Does It Better.

How Rugged Is the New Honda Passport? I Drove One Through the Jungle to Find Out.

Am I a Jerk for Not Owning an Electric Car?

3 Easy Fixes to Make Your Crossover Vehicle More Off-Road Capable

The Many Misadventures of My Absolute Worst Car

Want to Build a Perfect 21st Century Town? Ban Cars.

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