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Last weekend, hundreds of Overlanders converged for the annual Overland Expo East at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. These DIY adventure-travel enthusiasts spend their time and money outfitting off-road trucks and SUVs with state-of-the-art adventure and survival goodies, including rooftop tents, on-board solar, and axes. Lots and lots of axes. For three days, the car owners participated in clinics like 鈥淢achete Use: Maintenance and Safety for Overlanders鈥 and navigated a muddy off-road course. Meanwhile, we ogled their drool-worthy rigs鈥攆rom retrofitted ambulances to burly Subaru Outbacks. Here are some of our favorites.
We wanted to know why certain cars win in certain states, so we called the people who track the stats
To celebrate all things Land Cruiser, owners from across the U.S. gather each year at the Land Cruiser Heritage Museum in Salt Lake City for Cruiser Fest.
We've long loved Land Cruisers. This new model is supremely capable鈥攆or an eye-watering high price.
The answer is complicated. Here鈥檚 everything you need to know.
Pro mountain biker Andrew Taylor gives an inside look at how he converted the a Ford E350 Short Bus into the drool-worthy camper it is today.
Our love affair with this iconic truck only got stronger after a week behind the wheel
British practicality makes for an unstoppable truck
This eco-friendly SUV had no problems barreling through a late winter storm
We put two of the industry鈥檚 leading snow tires to the test. They made all the difference when snow totals measured in feet.
The company's head designer talks about next-gen vehicles hidden in new designs
And he鈥檚 taking it off-roading in Utah this weekend
Everything you need for adventures, or mishaps, on the road
A redesigned suspension system makes this year's model a lot more fun to drive
A car to get you through years of lifestyle changes and adventure pursuits
A sporty diesel Range Rover. A mightily efficient Chevy truck. A hybrid Volvo SUV. The options for rolling to and from your favorite playgrounds have never looked better.
America鈥檚 tiniest two-seater gets slightly less tiny and a lot more confident
All the luxury you鈥檇 expect from a Mercedes, built into the body of an affordable adventure rig
If operators can鈥檛 get things moving again, here鈥檚 what to expect
A new law is bringing the famous car back in 2017
Our only gripes? It鈥檚 cramped inside, and the electric range is too short.
Plus, it鈥檒l be more capable off-road than vehicles that cost 10 times as much
Need a car to help you go skiing, camping, kayaking, mountain biking, or just carrying dogs and people from A to B? We think this Subaru is the best you can buy.
With Oscar season upon us, we thought we鈥檇 choose our favorite cars from the movies
The e-camper features some innovative tech, but it lacks the soul of the Vanagon and the Microbus
It鈥檒l chew up sand dunes and four-wheel-drive roads, then get your kids safely to school
It鈥檚 powered by an electric motor, but still drives like a Porsche
These seven essentials will prepare you for most driving mishaps
A $680,000 Japanese vintage super car
It's beautiful, fuel efficient, powerful, and reliable. Read: It's everything you could ever want in a truck
Toyota finally made the RAV4 a hybrid鈥攚ith 4WD
Yet another reason to want one of these classic cars
The U.S. government just created our dream house and car
We鈥檒l admit it. We鈥檙e drooling over a Hyundai.
Say hello to the world's newest adventuremobile
A car, bike trailer, and mechanic鈥檚 garage built into one little Civic
Retro looks with a powerful modern engine
We can't all afford vanlife. But we can rent it.
The car company wants us to lather up in glow-in-the-dark paint before we ride. Frankly, maybe we should.
The ultimate adventure vehicle isn't a Volkswagen camper. It's a $20,000 Honda.
We'd love to see a return of the classic, retro VW camper鈥攚ith an electric engine nonetheless! The only problem: this is a concept that will likely never make production.
The rental car company quietly installed forward-facing cameras in some of its vehicles. Why?
Tow this ultralight camping trailer with a motorcycle.
Nimbler than your average pick-up, with plenty of room and nice extras
Move over, Volkswagen. There's a new adventure vehicle on the street.
Surprise! BMW is trying to become an eco-friendly brand. (And it's working.)
A powerful truck with the fuel-sipping soul of an eco-friendly car
Stands out for its luxury features and super-smooth ride, if not for its economy as a hybrid
A classic car that knows what it's doing, sans-gas
On the road with two kids, a dog and a vintage RV.
The Swedish car company has partnered with outdoor gear maker POC to make helmets that communicate with cars. The goal: to end collisions between bikes and drivers.
Should I ditch AAA and rely on new roadside assistance apps instead?
With the Mirai, Toyota takes a bold step toward zero-emission vehicles.