Recent Off Roading Articles
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
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
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
Polaris Just Handed Out $135,000 to Keep America’s Trails Alive
Every fall and spring, something quiet but important happens in the off-road world. Polaris opens its checkbook and sends real money – not marketing fluff – straight to the clubs and nonprofits that actually keep the trails open and safe. This time around, in the fall of 2025, the company cut fourt
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
10 Legendary Off-Road Trails You Gotta Conquer
10 Legendary Off-Road Trails You Gotta Conquer Image credit: Gentleman's Pursuits/Canva Nothing beats the roar of your rig, the smell of pine and du
Is the Perfect Overland Truck Camper Finally Here?
For years the truck camper world has felt split right down the middle. On one side you had the traditional RV crowd, guys who wanted a comfortable place to park at the campground, plug in, and watch the game on satellite TV. On the other side were the overlanders, younger mostly, chasing dirt roads
Could This Van Finally Make the Wild Open to Everyone?
Every November, the SEMA Show in Las Vegas turns into ground zero for anything with wheels that can dream bigger than pavement. This year, among the lifted trucks and wide-body exotics, one rig stopped a lot of guys in their tracks: a matte-black Mercedes Sprinter that looked ready for the Rubicon
