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How The Rokon Two-Wheel Drive Motorcycle Works

staff@jalopnik.com (Benjamin Gracias) — Tue, 05 May 2026 20:05:00 +0000

Rokon markets its two-wheel-drive, all-terrain bikes as the ultimate off-road motorcycles, but how does the rugged all-wheel-drive tech actually work?

2026 Bentley Bentayga's All-Terrain Specification Turns It From Luxury Limo To Battle Wagon

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000

With one simple $5,210 package, the snowy and icy hell that was the New York Metro area was no match for this snow-shoed beast.

Nissan Teases Reborn Xterra, One Of Five New Nissan/Infiniti Body-On-Frame Vehicles Coming With V6 And V6 Hybrid Engines

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:15:00 +0000

The automaker says the new Xterra will be out by the end of 2028, and it could be joined by four other pickups or two- or three-row SUVs.

What SUVs Are Most Like The Jeep Wrangler Without Having To Be A Jeep Wrangler?

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:05:00 +0000

The Jeep Wrangler may be far from perfect, but there's nothing quite like it - or is there? Here's a closer look at a few potential alternatives for 2026.

Scout Terra Pickup Reportedly Won't Go Into Production Until March 2030, And The Traveler SUV Is Delayed Until September 2028

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:43:06 +0000

The range-extender Harvester models will launch first, as more than 87% of reservation holders have gone for them instead of the pure EV.

Jeep Lightly Restomods An XJ Cherokee To Be Nicer Instead Of Wilder

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:25:00 +0000

The subtlest of this year's Easter Jeep Safari builds is also the most appealing.

2027 Subaru Forester Wilderness Hybrid Seems Like The No-Brainer Choice

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:25:00 +0000

With 25% better fuel economy than the standard Forester Wilderness and a little more power, going for the hybrid makes a lot of sense.

Driving 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE And GLS Prototypes In The Desert Fulfilled My Childhood Dream

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:52:09 +0000

Blasting down roads like the ones in "One Battle After Another" was the cherry on top.

Do Dirt Roads Even Have Speed Limits?

staff@jalopnik.com (Nico DeMattia) — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 17:05:00 +0000

Dirt roads can be difficult for some vehicles to drive on, so you might think there's no reason for them to have speed limits. But that's far from the truth.

Porsche Cayenne Ultra EVO Pre-Runner Is Ready To Take On The Desert With 650 HP And 8 Extra Inches Of Girth

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:25:00 +0000

Reworking a Cayenne Turbo with a carbon widebody, long-travel suspension, and a 650-hp version of the original V8 makes for one hell of a luxury off-roader.

Off-Roaders Left With Just 3,800 Miles Of Trails After Judge Shuts Down 2,200 Miles To Preserve An Endangered Keystone Species

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:41:03 +0000

Hopefully this court order will help the desert tortoise population rebuild, to regain the delicate natural balance of the Mojave.

Chinese SUV Beats Lexus GX, Toyota Land Cruiser In Off-Road Test

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:25:00 +0000

The GWM Tank breezed through the same roller test that proved too much for the Toyota and the Lexus.

3 Sights You Miss If You Take The Longest Train Route In The U.S.

staff@jalopnik.com (Shane Schmid) — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 22:25:00 +0000

The United States has an exceptionally long train route spanning across several states. But you can visit more interesting spots if you take a car, instead.

Rivian's RAD Skunkworks Performance Brand Wants To Push The Limits Of Electric Off-Road

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:15:00 +0000

Could Rivian's extreme off-road division one day eclipse Ford's Raptor and Ram's TRX?

The Ford Bronco Is Reportedly About To Get The Lincoln Treatment

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:27:38 +0000

A Bronco-based off-roader might be just what the storied American automaker needs to make a splash in the luxury segment.

I Lifted My Porsche Cayenne For A 5,000-Mile Rally To The Arctic Circle

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:05:00 +0000

A trip down to EuroWise for a bunch of modifications got my diesel Cayenne almost ready for the Arctic.

Riding Ski-Doo Snowmobiles Kicks So Much Ass, Especially In Yellowstone National Park

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 13:25:00 +0000

I've done a lot of cool things in my career, but riding snowmobiles might be the greatest activity that humans have ever devised.

How Iceland Built A Car Culture At The Edge Of The Arctic

staff@jalopnik.com (Max Larsen) — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:45:00 +0000

Iceland is a large country with rough terrain, but it's managed to cultivate an extensive culture filled with automotive enthusiasts and unique races.

1,110-HP Genesis X Skorpio Concept Is A V8-Powered Off-Road Coupe That Should Take On Dakar, And Genesis Will Sell You One [Update]

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:38:40 +0000

Genesis has been on a hell of a hot streak with road cars lately, and now it's turning its attention to the sand, and the results seem rather extraordinary.

The Differences Between RV, Motorhome, And Camper Tires

staff@jalopnik.com (B. L. Johnson) — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:25:00 +0000

RV, motor home, and camper tires are not interchangeable, although some people apparently think they are. Here's why using the wrong ones can be dangerous.