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Canada's Dempster Highway Is A 460-Mile Dirt Road Stretching Across One Of The Harshest Places On Earth

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:25:00 +0000

It'll almost certainly do a bit of damage to your car, but the expansive Canadian road across the wilderness of the Great North is a beautiful site to behold.

The Classic International Scout Basically Paved The Way For Modern Off-Road SUVs

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 15:25:00 +0000

It might be a classic today, but this cool little SUV was one of the first purpose-built civilian off-roaders to make all-terrain driving accessible.

Sometimes All You Need Is An Extra Inch

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:21:56 +0000

For 2027 the Honda Passport TrailSport gains 1.38 inches of ground clearance, besting SUVs like the Ford Bronco Sasquatch and Subaru Outback Wilderness.

5 Off-Road SUVs That Started As Military Vehicles But Became Civilian Favorites

staff@jalopnik.com (Marko Mikulic) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:25:00 +0000

Militaries develop tech long before commercial markets exist. Sometimes, like with off-road SUVs, military innovations find a second life in the civilian world.

2027 Range Rover Electric Finally Revealed Looking Identical To The Gas-Powered Range Rovers

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:39:48 +0000

We first heard about Range Rover's planned EV five years ago, and now it's here with 542 hp, a 333-mile range, 350-kW fast-charging and plenty of off-road tech.

Consumer Reports Ranked These Three Off-Road SUVs From Best To Worst

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 11:05:00 +0000

The Ford Bronco, Jeep Wrangler and Toyota 4Runner are three of the U.S.'s most popular off-road SUVs, but which one does Consumer Reports recommend the most?

10 Essential Accessories Every Off-Roader Should Have

staff@jalopnik.com (Josh West) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:45:00 +0000

If your rig looks tough on the trail, great, but that won't fix a flat tire or magically create a phone signal. Here are off-road accessories you actually need.

2027 Toyota Tundra And Sequoia Look Almost The Same, But They're Still Incredible Off-Roaders

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000

It was a tough assignment, but when your boss forces you, what choice do you have? You've got to jump the trucks.

How To Turn Your Camper Or RV Into A Slick Mobile Office

staff@jalopnik.com (Michael Frank) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 03:25:00 +0000

Who says you can't stay productive while living the RV dream? Here's an easy guide that includes pretty much everything you need for an ideal RV mobile office.

2027 Nissan Kicks Goes Adventuring With Rock Creek Package

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Whether it's worth the money is entirely up to you, but I know I'm always a sucker for a good roof rack.

The Vegas To Reno Legends Rally Is A Baptism By Dust For Novice Desert Racers

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:26:03 +0000

Desert racing isn't like other sports, or even other forms of racing. It's one part cutthroat competition and one part communal adventure.

The Right Prep For A Rooftop Tent (Because Here's How Much It Can Go Wrong Otherwise)

staff@jalopnik.com (Michael Frank) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:25:00 +0000

Rooftop tents look awesome and are great for camping out, but if you don't prepare correctly, they can quickly make life difficult (and shorter).

Toyota's 2027 TRD Pro Colors Are Honeycomb And Hot Honey, In Case You Wish You Could Drive A Sweet Tonka Truck

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:21:02 +0000

Beyond the two new yellows the TRD Pros also get Fox QS3 shocks and red tow hooks, though we don't have any full details yet.

2027 Toyota Sequoia Trying Out A 'More Assertive Exterior' Instead Of Going To Therapy

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Heck, the Sequoia could be really busy between work and the kids, and with gas so expensive these days, it probably deserves to treat itself a little.

Spend 60 Seconds Of Your Day Watching A Land Rover LR3 Get Torture Tested

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:25:00 +0000

Despite the fact that most Land Rover buyers never use their SUV's outstanding off-road capabilities, it refuses to phone-in the development of new off-roaders.

These Google Maps Alternatives Make Scenic Detours The Road Trip Rule, Not The Exception

staff@jalopnik.com (Brontë Wieland) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Whereas Google Maps defaults to the fastest and most fuel-efficient routes, these smart alternatives prioritize scenic, twisty, and enjoyable drives instead.

A 21-Foot-Long 1975 Cadillac Limousine Can Rally, As It Turns Out

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:25:00 +0000

Sure, it racks up the slowest time in 'Will It Rally?' history, but it's also one of the most entertaining videos in Team O'Neil's series, too.

Why There's A Wall Of Junk Cars In A Utah Canyon

staff@jalopnik.com (Aakash Badree) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 03:25:00 +0000

In Utah's Catstair Canyon, off Highway 89, is a massive wall of rusted old cars. They were left there 60 years ago for a very specific, practical task.

You Can Drive On The Beach Again At The 'Birthplace' Of Dune Buggy Culture

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:25:00 +0000

Just watch out for rogue plovers.

2027 Rivian R2 Is Even Better Than You Hoped

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Like its big siblings, the Rivian R2 is simply satisfying in basically every regard, a crossover all sorts of people will easily fall in love with.