The Bushwacker 2015 Ford F-150 Is For Extreme Off-Road Rescues

We've already seen a few variants of the 2015 Ford F-150 from this year's SEMA show, but Bushwacker's "Off-Road Support" rig looks like more of a mud crawler. And the look is pretty mean. The chunky front bumper fits the look of the face pretty well, and I have to...

Jul 13, 2025

Next Jeep Wrangler Will Stay Body-On-Frame, Aluminum Still Possible

Rumors that the , slated step on the scene in 2017, will and be assembled somewhere other than the longstanding Toledo, Ohio factory, have been squashed. Mostly. tells us their sources "inside and outside of Chrysler with direct knowledge of Chrysler's evolving plans, say the off-roader will remain a body-on-frame...

Jul 13, 2025

Here's Proof Tailgate Truckception Is A Real Phenomenon

This Ford SuperCab Super Duty has a picture of itself (airbrushed?) on to the tailgate. The rest of the setup isn't really my style, but I kinda love the illustration. What's with Massachusetts cars this week? Hat tip to Dean! ...

Jul 13, 2025

Two Crowd-Funded Inventions That Could Up Your Tailgate Party Game

Parking lot party enthusiast Matt MacLean has invented (and successfully Kickstarter-funded) an all-in-one compostable . Burger bro Matt Hureau wants to put a lift kit on your cheeseburgers. The Instagate (see what they did there) is basically a cardboard kit that carries everything you need for posting up and doing...

Jul 13, 2025

Ram Needs To Make This 'Swamp Thing Green' Color A Real Option

Chrysler kept their Ram 2500 for pretty conservative, but I'm completely in love with the color. It's kind of a perfect medium between looking tough and subtle, with a hint of military utilitarianism. Can't imagine a modern truck this wouldn't look good on. The fact that they've creatively named it...

Jul 13, 2025

Yes, You Can Drift A Semi Truck

I mean, maybe not you personally. I don't know you. But you, this French-Canadian truck driver, certainly can drift a trailerless big rig. This is shot outside of Montreal, a year ago. ? Le Mans. Indianapolis. Daytona. Suzuka. Such is the Pantheon of international motorsports. And into (Via ) ...

Jul 13, 2025

4WD Vs. AWD: How They Work And What Makes Them Different

"All-Wheel Drive" and "Four-Wheel Drive" ostensibly sound like the same thing, right? A reader explains how that's not exactly the case, and how each system keeps you moving. ...

Jul 13, 2025

This Retired City Bus Got A Second Life As A Mobile Strip Club

Just when you thought a city bus couldn't get any filthier, these Russians went ahead and turned one into a mobile bar and strip club. Actually, it came out looking pretty slick. This Ikarus 280.33 accordion-bus was retired from the St. Petersburg people-moving fleet and sentenced to rust in peace...

Jul 13, 2025

This Southwest Adventure Will Make You Want To Take The Family Off-Road

Being able to take your flock for a quick run to a place as amazing as Canyonlands is one of the great things about having a 4WD daily driver. These adventure photos will inspire you to hit the track. After our last off-roading adventure Hammerheadfistpunch and I began discussing our...

Jul 13, 2025

This Troller T4 Concept Is All Your Favorite Old-School SUVs, Plus Armor

The is one of the coolest and most capable new SUVs on the world market. It's also got a short enough wheelbase to squeeze just about anywhere. So how could it possibly be improved? With heaping swaths of armor and LEDs, obviously. Since Ford acquired the off-road outfit Troller for...

Jul 13, 2025

The First Wheelchair-Accessible 2015 Ford F-150 Is A Low Rider

The Wargo Custom Shop has brought this ground-scraping to , which features a brain-blasting stereo and a motorized driver's seat that drops to the ground for ease of entry. The whole truck's lowered 5" up front and 6" in rear. Suspension had to be custom fabricated because nobody makes parts...

Jul 13, 2025

Please Rescue This REPU

The Mazda REPU is a strong contender for the worst idea in automotive history: a pickup truck (which benefits from low-end torque) with a rotary engine (which has no low-end torque). Please save this one. Everything on (click when the ad goes away) seems wonderful. Well, everything but the wheels....

Jul 13, 2025

Here's What Tanner Foust Calls 'The Most Extreme Motorsport There Is'

Champion of and , X-Games gold medalist, and Top Gear USA star has driven all kinds of insanity. But after stepping out of a Pro 2 Short Course truck, he was all about it; "This has got to be the most extreme motorsport there is." Pro 2 trucks are rear-wheel...

Jul 13, 2025

10 Things To Know Before You Go: Moab, Utah 'America's Off-Road Capital'

Moab, Utah comes up in about America's destinations. The region's unique "slickrock" makes for a driving experience unlike anything else, set to breathtaking views and some of the strongest off-road culture anywhere. Here are a few things to think about as you plan your first pilgrimage. (Nissan flew me out...

Jul 13, 2025

Brazil's Futuristic Pickup Truck Has Integrated GoPro-Style Cameras

Renault has announced they're entering the pickup truck market "soon," and followed up with this Duster Oroch concept. Looks like it's trying to revive the "fun and useful" vibe attempted by the Pontiac Aztek and Honda Element, with some 2014 flair. The Duster Oroch is a bit of a new...

Jul 13, 2025