Recent Auto Articles
When the Pavement Ends: Inside the Petersen’s Epic Off-Road Tribute
For a lot of us, racing means sleek cars screaming around a smooth track with grandstands full of people. But real racing—the kind that gets your blood pumping and your knuckles white—often happens miles from any asphalt, out where the land tries its hardest to break both man and machine. Starting
Is Kia’s EV5 Weekender the Electric Truck We’ve Been Waiting For?
Every few years a concept car shows up that makes you stop scrolling and actually lean toward the screen. The Kia EV5 Weekender that just broke cover at the Guangzhou Auto Show in China is one of those. It takes the sensible, already-good-looking EV5 compact electric SUV and turns it into something
Is This Chinese Beast the Jeep Killer America Will Never Get?
Every few years something rolls out of a Chinese auto show that makes hardcore off-road guys stop scrolling and lean closer to the screen. This time it’s the ELMT Max from Beijing Off-Road (BAIC), and the photos coming out of the 2025 Guangzhou Auto Show look like someone fed a Rezvani Tank and a J
Why Ducati's Diving Headfirst into Dirt Bikes
Picture this: a sleek Italian motorcycle, usually seen tearing up racetracks or twisting through mountain roads, now kicking up dust in the backcountry. That's the new reality for Ducati, a brand that's long been synonymous with high-speed thrills on pavement. But according to Jason Chinnock, the C
Can Anything Beat Polaris in the Baja 1000?
In the brutal world of off-road racing, where dust clouds choke the air and every mile feels like a fight for survival, Cayden MacCachren just proved he's got what it takes to come out on top. Piloting the No. 1821 Polaris RZR Pro R Factory through 835 miles of punishing terrain, MacCachren and his
Audi's New Off-Roader Challenges Defender
In the world of rugged SUVs, where toughness meets the open road, Audi is stepping up its game. The German automaker, known for its sleek luxury rides, is now diving into the off-road scene with a new four-wheel-drive vehicle that's set to go head-to-head with the iconic Land Rover Defender. This m
Hyundai's Crater: Bronco's New Rival Emerges
In the world of rugged SUVs, where tough trails and weekend escapes call the shots, Hyundai is stepping up its game with a bold new concept that's turning heads. The Crater, a fresh off-road SUV teased just ahead of the Los Angeles auto show, looks like it's built to go toe-to-toe with heavy hitter
What Happens When Two Overlanding Giants Become One?
America’s off-road scene just got a serious upgrade. On November 13, 2025, Overland Vehicle Systems – the brand a lot of us already trust for awnings, tents, and recovery gear – officially brought Overland Ruff Rax into the fold. If you’ve spent any time on the trails with a Jeep, Tacoma, Rivian, o
Is the New Toyota 4Runner the Last True Off-Roader?
For a lot of guys who grew up wrenching on trucks in the driveway and spending weekends on back-country two-tracks, the Toyota 4Runner has always been more than just transportation. It was the rig that never left you stranded, the one you could beat on all day and still drive the kids to school Mon
Is Your Wrangler Ready to Disappear Into the Wild for Weeks?
American Expedition Vehicles just dropped something that a lot of Jeep guys have been quietly wishing for – a way to turn an already serious Wrangler into a rolling base camp without drilling holes or welding racks all over the roof. They call it the Venture Package, and if you’ve ever spent a nigh
