For decades, the collector's car market favored exclusive sports cars, limited production models, and pre-war antiques but back in 2014, a perfectly restored 1977 Toyota FJ 40 was sold for $101,000! It was quite a shock, and it showed that modern collectors consider old off-roaders valuable and collectible, not just relics of the pre-soft SUV era...
Forget drag racing, track days, or autocross; off-road driving is by far the most exciting motoring activity of them all. Contrary to all other driving experiences where you are limited to the specific venue, you have the great outdoors as your playground in off-roading. Sounds fantastic?...
For decades, Jeep Wrangler was the undisputed king of the off-road class. While the whole industry moved towards soft suburban SUV with the off-road capabilities of a shopping cart, Wrangler stayed true to the concept and became the segment's symbol. It wasn't just the (only) go-anywhere...
It could be hard to comprehend, but there are over 120 SUV models (all classes) sold globally. It is incredible how in just a decade, SUVs had managed to kill the station wagons, obliterated the minivan market, and endanger the sales of sedans and compact cars. Just look at any busy street in the world, and you will see that they are everywhere...
In the automotive world, trends come and go, but Jeep Wrangler remains the same. Modern and archaic at the same time, this legendary model is a direct descendant of World War II hero, Jeep Willys, and the legendary CJ-5. For decades, the Wrangler was the symbol of an immensely capable...
For decades, Jeep Wrangler was the undisputed king of the affordable off-road vehicles for people who despise soft, urban SUVs. But in 2020, after decades of anticipation, Ford has decided to revive its most prominent off-road legend and challenge the Wrangler in a highly publicized automotive duel, which will be fought in dirt, sand, and mud. In one corner,...
Being an off-road enthusiast is not about buying the most expensive overland gear, clothes, and high-powered SUVs and constantly posting pictures of yourself anytime you go off-road. Nobody likes that guy. Being an off-road enthusiast is about understanding nature,...
All manufacturers that offer real off-road vehicles are proud to announce that their models are fully capable of attacking the most challenging terrain, right from the showroom floor. We are not saying that this isn't true, but the reality is that despite how well-equipped the off-road might seem, there is always a room for improvement over stock...
Most automotive historians will claim that the first four-wheel-drive vehicle produced by Volvo was the 2002 XC90. Although this luxury SUV was and still is a popular choice for soccer moms, young professionals, and people who want the image of an all-terrain vehicle but always drive on-road,...
