Overlanding and Offroad articles

Quick Facts: Build: Ford Maverick V8 swap by Tucci Hot Rods of Marcy, New York. Engine: 5.0L Ford Coyote V8 with twin turbos planned. Transmission: ZF 8HP70 eight-speed automatic. Engine it replaces: 2.0L EcoBoost, 250 hp and 277 to 280 lb-ft, by model year. Debut: SEMA Show, Las Vegas,...

Quick Facts: Product: Starlink Mini 2 (unannounced, revealed in firmware) Leak date: July 19, 2026, posted by Starlink researcher Oleg Kutkov Hardware revision: mini2_prod1 Battery: Built-in 4S lithium pack, capacity unknown Charging: USB-C Power Delivery, 11 to 24V input Upload trade-off: Transmit duty cycle drops from 75% to 11% ...

Most fuel-fired heaters on the overland market run on diesel, which leaves gas-engine vans and trucks in a bind. The Velit gasoline air heater solves this by pulling fuel from the tank you already fill at every stop. It puts out 14,000 BTU, sells for $729, and ships in...

Quick Facts: Trucks: 2027 Chevrolet Silverado HD ZR2 and GMC Sierra HD AT4X. New feature: Terrain Mode with one pedal driving in 4HI and 4LO, a first for GM heavy-duty trucks. Steering: Rack-and-pinion electric power steering replaces hydraulic assist. Brakes: Electronic brake boost, 14.6-inch front rotors, four-piston fixed front...

Quick Facts: Vehicle: A Defender pickup, reported by trade press and not confirmed by Land Rover or Stellantis. Reported by: Automotive News and The Times of London, mid-September 2026. Framework: A non-binding memorandum of understanding signed in late spring 2026. Deal deadline: JLR's finance chief says the companies will...

Quick Facts: Land Cruiser FJ price (UAE): AED 139,900 for the EXR, about $38,100. GXR price: AED 154,900, about $42,200. Engine: 2.7L four-cylinder, 161 hp, 181 lb-ft. Drivetrain: Part-time 4WD, six-speed automatic, rear differential lock. Japan launch: May 14, 2026, from ¥4,500,100. Built at: Toyota Motor Thailand, Ban Pho...

Quick Facts: Story: A 2024 Jeep Wrangler death wobble report on JL Wrangler Forums, posted September 25, 2026. Vehicle: 2024 Wrangler Sahara V6 automatic, about 2.5 years old. Trigger: Washboard gravel after weeks of rain, at about 12 mph over the limit. Usual dealer response: A new steering damper,...

Quick Facts: Coverage: An all-terrain tire warranty covers tread life and defects; a few brands add road hazard. Mileage range: None to 70,000 miles across the 10 tires compared here. LT sizes: Five of the 10 carry fewer warranted miles in LT sizes, with gaps up to 15,000 miles. ...

Quick Facts: What changed: New CAFE standards target about 34.5 mpg fleetwide for 2031, down from 50.4 mpg, per the proposal. Timing: Trump approved the rule September 26, 2026; DOT set the release for Monday, September 28. Covers: Passenger cars and light trucks, including half-ton pickups and most SUVs. ...

Quick Facts: Utah flash flood threat: Flood Watches cover Canyonlands, the La Sals, the San Rafael Swell, Capitol Reef and Zion. Other areas: Southwest Colorado, northern and southern Arizona, Lake Havasu and Lake Mead, New Mexico and far west Texas. Timing: Flagstaff's watch starts 11 PM Sunday, and the...