400-mile Lucid Air’s $70K base price prompts Tesla Model S drop

When Lucid Motors debuted the much anticipated Air sedan last month, there were many numbers being thrown about but a few that were quite noticeably missing: essentially the entire spec sheet for the base-level trim of the hopeful Tesla Model S assassi… Continue reading 400-mile Lucid Air’s $70K base price prompts Tesla Model S drop→

Hyundai goes camping with expanding mini-motorhome

Hyundai’s badge does appear on the occasional camper van, but it is far from the first automotive brand one might associate with campers. The Korean automaker does in fact offer a small motorhome lineup of its own, though, designed around the needs of … Continue reading Hyundai goes camping with expanding mini-motorhome→

Mercedes electrifies the backcountry with EQC 4×4² off-roader

Mercedes continues squaring up its lineup. The new EQC 4×4² concept is the first all-electric model of the 4×4² series, promising rowdy, unrestrained off-roading powered by battery. Like the 4×4² models that came before it, the new EQC rides on clearan… Continue reading Mercedes electrifies the backcountry with EQC 4×4² off-roader→

Vanlife Concept Camper injects the Ducato with style and purpose

German camper van converter Vanlife Manufaktur aims to elevate the van life experience to a higher level. Its Concept Camper demonstrates those ambitions unequivocally, turning the cold, white walls of the Fiat Ducato into the type of warm, homey lodge… Continue reading Vanlife Concept Camper injects the Ducato with style and purpose→

Volkswagen launches clever California Beach 6.1 camper van in the UK

Camper vans were trendy before 2020, but this year’s events have cemented them (along with other RVs) as THE way to travel for the foreseeable future. Responding to the jump in demand, Volkswagen is expanding its UK camper van offering by reintroducing… Continue reading Volkswagen launches clever California Beach 6.1 camper van in the UK→

Exod pumps and pitches its inflatable ground + tree tent

Back in April, we took a look at the French-designed Exod Home, an innovative inflatable hammock-tent for backcountry or frontcountry glamping. At such a shaky time during the early days of the COVID-19 lockdowns, the four-figure tent’s future felt qui… Continue reading Exod pumps and pitches its inflatable ground + tree tent→

Ford builds new Bronco into lean, mean Overland mini-camper concept

This time of year usually gets all the jacked-up, fully kitted 4x4s and pickups crawling out of the woodwork in the run-up to SEMA. With this year’s show going virtual, automakers are finding new excuses to go all-out with accessorized off-road builds…. Continue reading Ford builds new Bronco into lean, mean Overland mini-camper concept→

Scania tests out solar panel-covered plug-in tractor-trailer

While other major truck companies look at fuel cells and electrics with massive batteries, Scania is experimenting with the possibility of solarized plug-in hybrid trucks. As the “hybrid” part makes clear, the solar panels won’t be able to power the fu… Continue reading Scania tests out solar panel-covered plug-in tractor-trailer→

Turkish overland RV lives and works far from the hordes

Planning your escape for the next global pandemic? You just found it. Recently debuted in Germany, the Turkish-built Crawler Otag 600 is the latest untethered all-terrain expedition vehicle to wander its way out of hiding. It packs family-size living a… Continue reading Turkish overland RV lives and works far from the hordes→