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Part 2 – New York International Auto Show 2013 – Toyota
Just around the corner from the Dodge offerings was the Toyota section. Toyota didn’t have any new unveilings but they did have a few attention grabbers which pulled me in for a while. Being a gear head I couldn’t help be take notice of the Sequoia outfitted to move a family of five down the quarter mile … Continue reading
Part 1 – New York International Auto Show – Dodge Ram and Power Wagon
The New York International Auto Show was a massive auto show that involved manufactures and aftermarket brands from around the world. Held at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in lower Manhattan, it covered four main floors as well as areas outside the main halls. I’ve considered writing one giant blog post about the entire event … Continue reading
The 2014 Jeep Cherokee Unveiling
The Jeep Cherokee has been officially unveiled for only a few hours but the Internet is totally a buzz with the same hatred for the fact that Jeep has utilized the legendary Cherokee name on this new vehicle. As I type this post, I am actually still watching the replay of the unveiling video and … Continue reading
Do Good As You Go – More on the Maya Rally 2012
After talking to Anthony of Overland Nomads and Bryon of Exploring Elements I’ve been fascinated by the Muskoka Foundation. This is a great read and is bound to inspire more travelers to “do good as you go.” You really should take time to read through the whole article amd consider what you could do to … Continue reading
I just discovered a hilarious Jeepin YouTuber!
Tonight I listened to the latest episode of the XJTalk Show and Tony did an interview with Matt from bleepinjeep.com. Matt has a very dry sense of humor which I think is very funny. The videos are also very informative which makes it another great resource. Go ahead and check out Matt’s other videos and … Continue reading
VOTD: The Power of Diesel Performance – Watch a V10 TDI VW Toureg in a Tug-o-War with a Chevy Silverado HD
Sometimes the big boys just aren’t ready to play and this short video showcases some true diesel performance. The Silverado is at 360 HP and 380 lb-ft of torque while the VW Toureg has 310 HP and 553 lb-ft of torque. In a tug-o-war its all about the torque, which that VW has tons of and … Continue reading
Vintage Jeeps Can Now Look More Vintage
In California, license plates stay with the cars even if the vehicle gets a new owner. That is one way that vehicles can retain their classic plates. Now these replica legacy plates are available for your modernized vintage jeep thanks to a bill signed by the California governor. Check out the press release below. Classic … Continue reading
Johnson Valley OHV Area Guaranteed Temporary Protection from Base Expansion – King of the Hammers Continues
Thanks to the efforts of the SEMA Action Network (SAN), Off-Road Business Association (ORBA) and a n of other land use groups, continued off-highway vehicle (OHV) access to Johnson Valley, California has been guaranteed for now by the U.S. Congress. Congress has included a provision with the 2013 Defense Authorization Act that requires the U.S. … Continue reading
Living Overland presents the Idaho Overland Route Digital Product
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 14, 2012 Living Overland Announces the Idaho Overland Route Digital Guide Book Living Overland is excited to announce their first digital guide book with the creation of the Idaho Overland Route digital guide book. The route, developed by Living Overland’s Beau Johnston, traverses Idaho while covering nearly 600 miles of backcountry … Continue reading
Grab a Wrench
My favorite new offroading news website is Grab a Wrench! Each day, you’re greeted with 1-3 new products to the offroading world. Sometimes it’s unique rigs for sale and being too be wheeled. Sometimes they point out great deals on products I’ve been pinning for. It’s always full of great content though and I recommend … Continue reading
