Your Guide To The 2022 Rivian R1T Electric Pickup's Incredible Gadgets

The is the coolest truck available on the U.S. market because it combines two of today’s hottest automotive trends — electrification and overlanding — and adds some deeply-satisfying gadgetry. Much of it is practical, some of it is over-the-top, but all of it is just plain fun. Let’s have...

May 9, 2024

Once You Use A Power Inverter You'll Wonder How You Got By Without One

Over the past few weeks we’ve looked at a that can provide power out in the field without emissions or noise; a , a device to keep your butt and your hands warm this coming cold season; and a , an often overlooked tool that comes in handy. This...

May 9, 2024

This Retro Camper Is One Of The Most Versatile RVs You'll Ever Find

tend to offer limited flexibility where you buy a layout and that’s what you’re stuck with for your ownership. The Happier Camper HC1 does away with those limitations. Its modular floor and huge hatch make it possibly one of the most versatile RVs on the road. I recently marveled...

May 9, 2024

The Nissan Frontier Running In The 2021 Rebelle Rally Honors The Hardbody

The theme at the upcoming seems to be retro . has joined in yearning for the glory days with its own throwback livery that the carmaker’s team, , will run on their . It’s a decent attempt to stir up good memories but it really just makes me miss...

May 9, 2024

Rivian Discloses $1 Billion Loss In First IPO Filing

Rivian, an electric vehicle company promising to bring us an all-electric truck, just released its first initial public offering paperwork, and it’s pretty stark: The company lost $1 billion during the first half of this year, reports. Here’s a little more from the article: The Irvine, Calif.-based startup in...

May 9, 2024

The Interior Of A New Lada Is One Of The Weirdest Things You'll See All Day

The has been in continuous production for nearly 45 years. There have been subtle redesigns, spinoffs and derivatives here and there, but even one of the newer Nivas — like the Niva Travel, a.k.a. the VAZ-2123 or Chevrolet Niva — is composed of bones that predate the Reagan administration....

May 9, 2024

These Spy Shots Show More Of The New Toyota Tacoma Than We've Seen So Far

The Tacoma is Toyota’s best-selling pickup. In its half-year sales for 2021, the truck sold more than 130,000 units to the end of June 2021, and sales were up 33 percent on last year. But now, the mid-sized truck is facing competition from other marques realizing that not everyone...

May 9, 2024

Here's How The Ford Maverick Compares To The Hyundai Santa Cruz

If you ask Ford or Hyundai what the competition is for the Maverick or the Santa Cruz, you’ll get the same answer: There isn’t a direct competitor. Ford calls the Maverick a compact truck. Hyundai calls the Santa Cruz a “sport adventure vehicle.” Both companies will tell you they’re...

May 9, 2024

VW Is Out To Test Its Mettle With ID.4 Rebelle Rally Running

When the Rebelle Rally launched in 2015, it was . The annual race sees teams of women drive from Nevada to California during an eight-day event covering a host of different terrain — and this year, we’re getting the all-electric Volkswagen ID.4 competing against some of the more traditional...

May 9, 2024

I Want A Car That Can Take My Kids Camping! What Should I Buy?

Adam lives in Texas and likes to take his kids camping. He has been using a Scion xB, which has been fine for two campers, but now that his youngest is old enough for an adventure they need a bigger ride. What car should he buy? (Welcome back to...

May 9, 2024

This Giant 4x4 RV Is The Most Badass Way To Off-Road And Camp

Rolling across the auction block of Bring A Trailer right now is an . This massive four-wheel-drive 2012 Titan XD 4400 camper conversion is easily one of the coolest, most ridiculous ways to travel the world. Some off-roaders turn old ambulances or school buses into cozy homes away from...

May 9, 2024

Welcome To Unpaved

Hey there Jalops, welcome to , a new Offroad/Overland section of Jalopnik. If you’ve been reading the site, you’ve probably noticed that we’ve been covering off-road and overland stuff a little more closely over the last year or so. Sure, yeah, a good portion of the staff spends a...

May 9, 2024

Mercedes-Benz Will Sell An Updated Version Of The Solid-Axle G-Wagen, But We Can't Have It

The is getting a new variant, but it’s not another luxury mall crawler or one more of the famous SUV. Instead, Mercedes is releasing a new for European militaries called the , which will be the successor to the current . And just like its predecessor, the W464 will...

May 9, 2024

Honda Wants To Set The Ridgeline's Off-Road Record Straight At The 2021 Rebelle Rally

Honda has announced its entry into the just in time, as the is kicking off on October 7. The Japanese carmaker is sending two of its own engineers to the , behind the wheel of a with a few extra modifications. The acronym stands for , which you might...

May 9, 2024

Jeep President Says He Feels Sorry For Ford Timberline Customers That "Get Tricked"

If you’re interested in the new Ford Explorer/Expedition Timberline and you think they are Jeep rivals, Jeep wants you to think again. Jim Morrison, the head of Jeep, doesn’t think too highly of the new outdoorsy Ford trims — or the people who buy them — reports. Jeep has...

May 9, 2024