Bizarre all-terrain spider car sprouts tandem and mobility versions

The Swincar still ranks as one of the most magnificently weird and wonderful vehicles I’ve seen in nearly 15 years writing for New Atlas, and this ditch-straddling electric oddity is now available in street-legal tandem and mobility versions.Continue R… Continue reading Bizarre all-terrain spider car sprouts tandem and mobility versions

Suzuki Jimny micro-RV wriggles through tight spaces other rigs can’t

The Suzuki Jimny has long represented an endangered species pushing toward extinction: the highly capable off-roader small and maneuverable enough to pivot around, squeeze through and sidestep obstacles that leave larger vehicles stuck in place. But th… Continue reading Suzuki Jimny micro-RV wriggles through tight spaces other rigs can’t

HUUVER drone rolls along the ground and flies through the air

While aerial drones have many uses, there are some situations where ground-based drones are a better choice – they certainly use less battery power. The HUUVER combines aspects of the two in one vehicle, as it features both propellers and tank-like tre… Continue reading HUUVER drone rolls along the ground and flies through the air

Ford Bronco Everglades rises from the mangroves like a surly gator

Ford once again takes advantage of the modular nature of the Bronco 4×4 to launch the latest special edition off-roader of the family, the Bronco Everglades. A new spin on “Built Wild” construction, the Everglades is meant to push onward from the point… Continue reading Ford Bronco Everglades rises from the mangroves like a surly gator

Garmin Mini 2 digital survival beacon throws lifeline farther off-grid

When Garmin acquired DeLorme in 2016, it immediately upgraded its outdoor offerings with the addition of the inReach line of two-way emergency satellite communications beacons. Two years later in 2018, it improved upon the inReach design by shrinking i… Continue reading Garmin Mini 2 digital survival beacon throws lifeline farther off-grid

New 437-hp hybrid Toyota Sequoia sniffs out adventure on and off road

Standing amidst off-road nameplates as iconic as “Land Cruiser,” “Tacoma” and “4Runner,” the Toyota Sequoia has always been easy to forget. But with the Land Cruiser off the American market, the Sequoia is getting ready to step up and shine as the rugg… Continue reading New 437-hp hybrid Toyota Sequoia sniffs out adventure on and off road

400-hp Bronco Raptor claws to top of Ford’s off-road GOAT herd

Off-roaders and Ford fanatics have been eagerly awaiting the first-ever Bronco Raptor since before the Bronco even debuted in 2020. Now it’s finally here, and it absolutely looks worth the wait, bursting out of the desert atop huge 37-in tires spun int… Continue reading 400-hp Bronco Raptor claws to top of Ford’s off-road GOAT herd

Cryogenic hydrogen SCG Boot off-roader aims to recast fuel cell tech

Trying to race 1,200 miles (1,931 km) of notoriously harsh, prickly desert is difficult in itself. Developing a first-of-its-kind zero-emissions fuel cell off-roader to complete the task is more difficult still. Skipping common compressed-gas hydrogen … Continue reading Cryogenic hydrogen SCG Boot off-roader aims to recast fuel cell tech

Mitsubishi shows off electric micro-camper and Delica overlander

Van life and pursuit of leisure are shaping up to be major themes at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon. Nissan rolled these themes into a pair of Caravan concepts it has already previewed, and now Mitsubishi shows its own take on the concepts. A clear highl… Continue reading Mitsubishi shows off electric micro-camper and Delica overlander

Nissan adventure van rolls through the wild like a mobile ecolodge

Nissan has started 2022 much like it started 2021, showing an inspiring adventure van concept that encourages a more active lifestyle. Its Caravan Mountain Base Concept looks and feels like a mountain lodge and offers a respite for weary trail runners … Continue reading Nissan adventure van rolls through the wild like a mobile ecolodge