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fromWIRED
2 hours ago

The Best Portable Jump Starter Can Amp a Dead Land Cruiser 15 Times

Portable jump starters eliminate the need for tow trucks, providing reliable power for dead batteries and charging devices.
#ford
fromSnowBrains
1 day ago
Snowboarding

Ford and onX Give Owners a Complimentary Year of Off-Road Navigation - SnowBrains

fromSnowBrains
1 day ago
Snowboarding

Ford and onX Give Owners a Complimentary Year of Off-Road Navigation - SnowBrains

#electric-vehicles
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
Alternative transportation

Exclusive: Harbinger's next product will be hybrid emergency vehicles | TechCrunch

frominsideevs.com
3 weeks ago
Cars

PODCAST: Is The Subaru Trailseeker The Electric Outback We Wanted?

The Subaru Trailseeker, an affordable electrified Outback alternative to the Toyota bZ Woodland, represents a significant development in the EV market with broader implications for the industry.
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago
Cars

The Subaru Uncharted Is The Electric Crosstrek You Asked For, With A Big Asterisk

Subaru's 2026 Uncharted is an electric Crosstrek offering solid dynamics and range at a competitive price, but lacks EV-specific features and carries a premium for its segment.
Alternative transportation
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Exclusive: Harbinger's next product will be hybrid emergency vehicles | TechCrunch

Harbinger's flexible electric vehicle platform is expanding into emergency vehicles, partnering with Frazer to build ambulances and mobile healthcare units.
Cars
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Rivian reveals pricing and trim details for its R2 SUV

Rivian begins R2 midsize electric SUV deliveries in spring 2026, starting with the Performance model priced at $57,990, offering 330-mile range and 656 hp.
fromWIRED
4 days ago

'Guns, Beer, Titties, Freedom': Inside the World's Toughest Off-Road Race

King of the Hammers, now in its 20th year, has evolved from a small contest among friends to a major off-road racing event, drawing over 80,000 attendees.
LA Kings
#freelander
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
17 hours ago
Cars

Freelander reincarnates as an all-electric off-road SUV with six models planned - Yanko Design

Freelander returns as an independent electrified vehicle brand, focusing on a new generation of SUVs through a joint venture between JLR and Chery.
frominsideevs.com
2 days ago
Cars

Land Rover's China-Market 'Freelander' Is The Rivian R2 You Can't Have

Freelander is a new joint venture brand between Jaguar Land Rover and Chery Automobile, featuring the Concept 97 SUV inspired by the original Freelander from 1997.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
2 days ago

Land Rover's China-Market 'Freelander' Is The Rivian R2 You Can't Have

Freelander is a new joint venture brand between Jaguar Land Rover and Chery Automobile, featuring the Concept 97 SUV inspired by the original Freelander from 1997.
#emtb
fromBikerumor
1 month ago
Bicycling

First Look and First Rides: Pivot's Updated Shuttle LT eMTB is a Full Power Trail Smasher

fromBikerumor
1 month ago
Bicycling

First Look and First Rides: Pivot's Updated Shuttle LT eMTB is a Full Power Trail Smasher

E-Commerce
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

9 useful car gadgets I'd pay full price for (but some are on sale now)

Spring sales events offer ideal opportunities to purchase practical car gadgets and accessories for upcoming road trips and seasonal driving needs.
Roam Research
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 weeks ago

Storyteller Overland turn 44 Grenadier into 'Grand Bohemian camper' with pop-top roof and off-grid capabilities - Yanko Design

Storyteller Overland transformed the INEOS Grenadier into the Grand Bohemian, a fully integrated camping rig combining daily-driver capability with expedition-ready overlanding features for remote terrain access.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
1 week ago

Build Your Dream Bike: The Intense Spider 130mm

The Intense Spider is a revamped 130mm trail bike designed for mid-travel performance and technical riding.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 week ago

Track Trailer reinvents Tvan, one of the toughest off-roading trailers with roomier MK6 model - Yanko Design

The MK6 features a durable chassis based on an advanced suspension system that enables it to roll comfortably on rugged terrains and off-road destinations.
Alternative transportation
Cars
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

In-hub motors make this humble Hyundai a monster on ice

In-wheel motors are being refined by Elaphe, promising improved performance and control for future EVs despite setbacks from Lordstown Motors.
Alternative transportation
fromwww.yankodesign.com
2 weeks ago

Terra 700 overlanding trailer with slide-out bedroom and spacious interior has serious off-grid power

The Terra 700 by Neo Camper is a hard-sided expedition trailer featuring innovative slide-out bedroom and kitchen designs that maximize comfort and functionality in a compact, lightweight package.
Snowboarding
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

These new winter tires have studs that retract as it warms up

Nokian's new Hakkapeliitta 01 studded tires use robotic stud insertion and scanning technology to reduce road wear by 30 percent while improving ice grip by 10 percent and lowering noise levels.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 weeks ago

This Brutalist Overland Trailer Turns Your RAM TRX Into Something That Belongs on a Military Base - Yanko Design

GEHOcab's EDGE Explorer Trail looks less like something you'd find at an RV dealership and more like a structure designed for a remote research outpost, all hard facets, dark charcoal caps, and angular geometry that refuses to apologize for its size. The two-tone silver and black body reads almost monumental, and parked next to a RAM TRX or an F-150, it turns the truck into something closer to a tactical vehicle than family transportation.
Cars
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 weeks ago

Aventon Dives in Head First with New Current EXP Full-Suspension eMTB - and it's Awesome!

Aventon launches the Current EXP, a full-suspension e-MTB priced at $6,000, combining carbon front triangle construction with premium components and a new in-house UltroX motor.
Miscellaneous
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

It's almost a station wagon: The 2026 Subaru Trailseeker, driven

The electric Subaru Trailseeker excels off-road with a responsive all-wheel-drive system and 375 hp dual motors, achieving 0-60 in 4.4 seconds despite accepting only 150 kW charging speeds.
#performance-division
Cars
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
3 weeks ago

Rivian Just Launched Its Own Version of BMW M, and It's Called RAD (Rivian Adventure Department) - Yanko Design

Rivian formalized RAD, its performance division, to develop vehicles through demanding events and translate real-world testing into production features and performance capabilities.
Cars
fromInsideHook
3 weeks ago

Can the Ineos Grenadier Win Over a Defender Junkie?

A longtime Land Rover Defender enthusiast evaluates the Ineos Grenadier, a new vehicle designed to replicate the classic Defender after its 2016 discontinuation by Jaguar Land Rover.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
3 weeks ago

Revel's First eMTB Is a Swing and a Hit - Long-Term ReRun Testing Results

Revel's ReRun E-MTB prioritizes rider input over motor power, delivering a lightweight electric enduro bike that maintains the playful spirit of traditional mountain biking rather than maximizing torque and battery capacity.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

This 40-Pound Robot Dog Can Carry 143 Pounds of Cargo - Yanko Design

At about 18 kilograms, roughly 40 pounds with its battery included, the As2 is compact enough to move through tight spaces, yet built to handle a standing payload of up to 65 kilograms. That's more than 143 pounds sitting on top of a 40-pound robot, which is genuinely impressive and a little hard to picture until you actually see it in action.
Gadgets
#electric-suv
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

Want An Electric Outback? The Subaru Trailseeker Is Your Answer

The 2026 Subaru Trailseeker is an efficient electric SUV offering 281 miles of range, 375 horsepower, and superior cargo space compared to competitors despite having a smaller battery.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Cars

The 9,000-pound monster I don't want to give back | TechCrunch

The electric Escalade IQL is an enormous, 9,000-pound electric luxury SUV with striking design but impractical size for everyday driving and parking.
Alternative transportation
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

Want An Electric Outback? The Subaru Trailseeker Is Your Answer

The 2026 Subaru Trailseeker is an efficient electric SUV offering 281 miles of range, 375 horsepower, and superior cargo space compared to competitors despite having a smaller battery.
#rivian-r2-launch
Cars
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Rivian R2: Prices, Features, and Specs

Rivian launches the R2 SUV starting at $45K with performance trim deliveries beginning spring, featuring up to 330-mile range and hands-free driving capability.
Cars
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Rivian R2 launch: Here's what $57,990 gets you | TechCrunch

Rivian's R2 affordable EV will cost between $45,000 and $57,990, with the Performance Launch Package starting at $57,990 and rolling out in spring, followed by cheaper versions through late 2027.
Cars
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Here's everything we know about Rivian R2 pricing and specs

Rivian begins R2 midsize electric SUV deliveries in spring 2025, starting with the Performance model priced at $57,990, offering 330-mile range and 656 hp.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 month ago

Dragan Pocket Winch is the Trailbuilding Tool You Didn't Know You Needed

The Dragan Pocket Winch Complete Kit is a portable manual winch system weighing under one pound that delivers up to 2,000 pounds of pulling capacity for removing obstacles from trails.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
3 weeks ago

Rivian Is Discontinuing Its Entry 'Dual Standard' R1S And R1T

Rivian discontinues entry-level Dual Standard trims of R1S and R1T, raising minimum R1 series pricing by $7,000, while preparing to launch the more affordable R2 mass-market model.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
1 month ago

This Tire Brand Just Dropped New MTB and Drop-Bar Components - And They're Pretty Affordable

Teravail expands beyond tires into affordable bike components including handlebars, seatposts, stems, and grips designed for road, gravel, mountain, and bikepacking applications.
fromBikeMag
1 month ago

New BoXXer, New Brakes, New Wheels: The Ari Superior Peak Is Better Than Ever

For 2026, the Superior Peak ships in a mixed wheel configuration (29" front, 27.5" rear). This is what people have been asking for, and Ari has delivered. Riders who prefer a matched setup can still run a full 29" configuration front and rear. Paired with 200mm of travel and Ari's Tetra Link suspension platform.
Bicycling
Cars
fromInsideHook
4 weeks ago

Jeep Reveals More 85th Anniversary Special Editions

Jeep celebrates its 85th anniversary by releasing special edition models across multiple vehicle lines, including the Wrangler, Cherokee, Compass, Grand Cherokee, and Grand Wagoneer with distinctive Agave Blue badges and custom design elements.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

20 Reliable Military Vehicles That Nearly Broke the Bank

In military service, reliability is priceless, at least until the bill comes due. Some vehicles earned legendary status because they rarely failed in combat and delivered results under pressure. The problem was what it took to keep them that way. Heavy fuel use, maintenance-intensive systems, specialized parts, and recovery demands typically followed these platforms wherever they deployed. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a closer look at reliable military vehicles that were logistically expensive.
History
#rivian-r2
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Kodiak taps Bosch to scale its self-driving truck tech | TechCrunch

Kodiak AI and Bosch will collaborate to develop modular hardware and software to retrofit or integrate autonomous driving capabilities into standard semi trucks at scale.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Certainty needed over Ajax Army vehicles, say MPs

Shelley PhelpsWales Westminster correspondent PA Media MPs have called for certainty and swift decision-making on the paused Ajax armoured vehicles project to protect jobs in south Wales. Testing of the vehicles was paused and several investigations are being conducted after around 30 soldiers became ill from noise and vibration during a training exercise last year. The multi-million pound Ajax vehicles are made in Merthyr Tydfil by General Dynamics, which employs around 700 people.
UK politics
Miscellaneous
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Sword of Damocles hangs over UK military's Ajax vehicle

Ajax armored vehicle faces possible cancellation after MOD withdrew initial operating capability amid crew health complaints, technical flaws, and program delays with budgetary implications.
Gadgets
frominsideevs.com
2 months ago

New RV Trailer Boosts EV Range While Towing For A Lot Less Than The Competition

Evotrex PG5 trailer combines a 43 kWh LFP battery, electric tow assist, gas generator, and V2H capability with up to 270 kWh available.
Cars
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Badge engineering could be worse than this: The 2026 Subaru Uncharted

The Subaru Uncharted is a Toyota-built EV crossover sharing extensive components with the C-HR while offering slightly larger dimensions, more cargo space, and advanced software features tailored for urban buyers prioritizing range over off-road capability.
fromEngadget
2 months ago

WheelMove gives manual wheelchairs the power and height to handle rough terrain

French startup WheelMove demonstrated a compact motorized wheelchair add-on at CES 2026 that not only acts as a power-assist device, but can also lift up a chair's small front wheels so it can ride over rough terrain. The accessory upgrades a manual wheelchair with a 10-inch extra wheel and a 250W motor that can drive at up to six miles per hour (10 kilometers per hour) and handle slopes up to 10 percent, with a range of 15.5 miles (25km).
Alternative transportation
Cars
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

This Bonkers F1 Off-Road Racer Concept Puts Senna's McLaren MP4/4 on Monster Truck Stilts - Yanko Design

A designer reimagined a 1988 McLaren MP4/4 Formula 1 car as a lifted off-road machine with extended suspension travel and increased ground clearance.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

Hey, Here's Another Airless Tire... Will This One Catch On?

Aipex is developing a 26x2.1 airless bicycle tire prototype with replaceable tread, puncture-free design, and claims up to 6,000 miles of tread life.
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

Michelin Launches Two New Performance Level Tire Lineups for Enduro & e-MTB

Wild Enduro Performance Line Michelin's Wild Enduro Performance Line features a double-ply 33 TPI casing, providing a more consistent rebound and ride feel. They use both compounds-Magi-X and Gum-X-together for rolling efficiency and cornering grip. The tires offer high puncture protection with a bead-to-bead shield helping to protect against sidewall punctures. Pinch flats are guarded against with Michelin's Pinch Protection technology, allowing for higher levels of reliability in varying terrain.
Bicycling
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
2 months ago

Why Salsa's Full-Suspension Electric Gravel Bike Has Cyclists Talking

Salsa Wanderosa is a full-suspension, carbon, drop-bar gravel e-bike with FAZUA Ride 60 motor, 120/110mm travel, 29x2.2" tires, and a $7,999 starting price.
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

Rivian Adds A Sport Mode To All R1 EVs On The Road

The Apple Watch companion app acts as a gateway to the R1S and R1T's functions, and gives Gen 1 owners the ability to use their smartwatch as a digital key. Gen 2 Rivian owners have proper digital key support, with automatic locking and unlocking based on proximity, but Gen 1 owners don't. With the new Apple Watch app, though, first-generation Rivian EVs can be locked and unlocked by tapping on the smartwatch's screen.
Cars
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Toyota fills out its skimpy EV lineup with the bZ Woodland SUV

For years, Toyota was criticized for sitting on the sidelines while the EV revolution swept through the auto industry. Instead of riding the wave, the Japanese auto giant doubled down on hybrids, while rolling out only one pure EV for the US market, the poorly reviewed bZ4X. But as sales growth slowed and governments started eliminating their EV incentives, Toyota's caution was retroactively seen as strategic. Now, as other automakers pull back, Toyota is finally getting off the sidelines.
Cars
#rivian
Cars
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Sideways on the ice, in a supercar: Stability control is getting very good

Electronic stability and traction control systems use braking and power reduction to keep cars on the intended path, preventing loss of control on low-grip surfaces.
Cars
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

I Always Dreamed of Having a Hummer, but These 7 Huge Cars Are Way Better

Modern oversized vehicles surpass the Hummer in comfort, technology, efficiency, practicality, and comparable off-road capability.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
2 months ago

The Plug-In Hybrid Jeep Wrangler And Grand Cherokee Are Dead

Stellantis will discontinue plug-in hybrid models in North America starting with the 2026 model year and will focus on hybrids and range-extended electric vehicles.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

This Off-Road Lamborghini Countach Concept Is the Rally Monster We Never Got - Yanko Design

Its design is characterized by a single, powerful line that runs from the sharp nose to the abrupt tail, creating a sense of forward motion even at a standstill. The body is a collection of interconnected trapezoids and clean angles, forming a cohesive whole that is both brutally simple and endlessly complex. This was a car designed as a piece of kinetic sculpture, an object whose form was so powerful it became a cultural touchstone for an entire generation.
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fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Think You Know the G-Wagen? Think Again.

Arcade Cars restores and reimagines classic Mercedes-Benz G-Wagens with thoughtful restomods, including electric conversions, rejecting typical LS V8 swaps.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
2 months ago

Here's How You Jump Start A Completely Dead Rivian

Gen 2 Rivian R1T/R1S can be locked out when the 12-volt battery dies; trailer-harness jump leads or jumper cables to a gas car restore power.
fromLuxurylaunches
2 months ago

Meet the ultimate apocalypse escape motorhome that costs $1.8 million and swaps rugged tents for a kitchen island and leather upholstery, letting you and your entire family binge Netflix on a glacier thanks to military-grade solar power and a massive diesel engine - Luxurylaunches

German brand RB Expeditions has created something that defies the rules with their custom 6×6 motorhome. Built on a MAN TGS chassis, this $1.8 million machine represents the pinnacle of go-anywhere luxury living. The six-wheel drive configuration makes it an exceptional off-roader across sand, mud, snow, and rock. The expedition-grade suspension allows this 12-ton vehicle to traverse terrain that would strand conventional RVs miles away. Ground clearance exceeds 16 inches, and the approach and departure angles are engineered for serious obstacles.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
2 months ago

The Volvo EX60 Cross Country Has Something The Rivian R2 Doesn't

The all-new Volvo EX60 is here, but the Swedish automaker had an ace up its sleeve at the launch event in Stockholm today: the EX60 Cross Country. It is the latest in a long line of rugged-looking Volvo wagons, spanning all the way back to 1997 when the V70 XC debuted. Based on the regular EX60, the 2028 Volvo EX60 Cross Country comes with all the goodies of the base model, but ups the game with something that few, if any, models in the segment currently offer: an adjustable air suspension.
Cars
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frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

The Toyota Highlander Just Went Electric

Toyota will name its upcoming three-row electric SUV the Highlander EV, resembling the bZ Large SUV concept with AWD and around 300-mile range.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

Leisure Travel Vans Unity TBX redefines luxury motorhomes with a true adventure garage - Yanko Design

Ideal luxury motorhomes don't fuss about your adventure gear and supplies. Their primary focus there is a premium small home on wheels that may cater to the rugged roads, but leaves you guessing when you reach the fathomed wilderness. Canadian RV company, Leisure Travel Vans, is changing this notion with the newly revealed Unity TBX series that has a spacious pass-through cabinet to carry along a great deal of equipment you may need in your time outside of your house.
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fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

This Unimog-based wooden cabin with pop-up roof tent is built for the wilderness - Yanko Design

The Pucchino is a compact, custom wooden-cabin expedition motorhome built on a Mercedes-Benz Unimog U418 with an electric pop-up roof for extreme off-road travel.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

This RV will charge your electric truck after towing

Electric trucks seem to have hit a pothole recently, ignored by truck owners who say they're worried about losing too much ranging from towing. But what if the thing your towing could also pump electrons back into your truck's battery when all's said and done? That what California-company Evotrex is proposing with its new RV, the Evotrex-PG5. The secret to the Evotrex-PG5 is its
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frominsideevs.com
2 months ago

Lucid Just Made The First Prototypes Of Its Upcoming Mid-Size SUV

Lucid produced first prototypes of a midsize EV platform with improved manufacturability and cost structure, enabling potential higher-volume production and stronger competitiveness.
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