“Son of Gemballa” announces his own adventure-sports Porsche conversion

Uwe Gemballa’s son Marc has decided to follow in pop’s footsteps and start a business hotting-up supercars. First up: an “adventure sports” take on the Porsche 911. The Martien is a 750-horsepower sand-flinger that encourages off-road shenanigans.Conti… Continue reading “Son of Gemballa” announces his own adventure-sports Porsche conversion

High-rise electric pickup camper houses adventurers and accoutrements

At Overland Expo West 2019, we spent some time looking over a high-lifting pickup topper from Oregonian startup Hower Overland. The model stood out from the pack due to its towering height, rough prototype construction and snorkel-breathing two-door La… Continue reading High-rise electric pickup camper houses adventurers and accoutrements

Thor 4×4 camper van becomes America’s newest backcountry Sanctuary

Around the same time sibling brand Airstream was putting forth a rather oversized, expensive Sprinter adventure camper, Thor Motor Coach was readying its own Sprinter 4×4 camper van. The all-new Sanctuary becomes one of the latest in America’s growing … Continue reading Thor 4×4 camper van becomes America’s newest backcountry Sanctuary

Jeep previews future of all-electric lineup and autonomous off-roading

Jeep vehicles may not seem like the most obvious candidates for electrified powertrains, but the process of electrifying every Jeep is already underway … and it’s only going to pick up speed. Instead of dragging its heels, Jeep intends to throw itsel… Continue reading Jeep previews future of all-electric lineup and autonomous off-roading

CrownCruiser goes all in on carbon fiber for striking smart ebike

Many ebike makers have spent significant R&D time and money making their rides look like regular unpowered bicycles. The UK’s CrownCruiser has chosen a different path, launching a retro-futuristic smart ebike that rocks a head-turning carbon-fiber mono… Continue reading CrownCruiser goes all in on carbon fiber for striking smart ebike

Vanderhall’s big-tired 404-hp electric buggy explodes through the sand

It took a little longer than initially planned, but American boutique auto builder Vanderhall has provided a closer look its forthcoming all-electric off-road buggy. Switching names from Navarro to Brawley, the all-new 300-V e-4×4 relies on four motors… Continue reading Vanderhall’s big-tired 404-hp electric buggy explodes through the sand

Fast, light pickup shell creates a low-cost Toyota Tacoma adventure RV

Utah’s Harker Outdoors has an RV alternative that’s both affordable and ready to travel and camp at a second’s notice. Like a Sahara cap for your truck, the EDC (that’s Everyday Camper or Expedition Driven Camper, depending upon whom you ask and when y… Continue reading Fast, light pickup shell creates a low-cost Toyota Tacoma adventure RV

Composite-monocoque Topo2 is sleekest, toughest Escapod camper trailer

With colorful paint and topo graphics, Escapod’s Topo has been one of the best-looking off-road teardrop trailers on the market for years now, and the all-new Topo2 manages to look even better. Driven by a near-obsessive desire to continually improve i… Continue reading Composite-monocoque Topo2 is sleekest, toughest Escapod camper trailer

Mini-moto and e-scooter hybrid kicks up some dirt

Following Indiegogo launches for a full-suspension electric kickscooter and an all-terrain ebike, California-based electric mobility company Splach is returning to the crowdfunding platform next month with a kind of e-scooter/trail-ready moto mashup ca… Continue reading Mini-moto and e-scooter hybrid kicks up some dirt