The Chevy Silverado 1500 and the Toyota Tundra are excellent full-size pickups that hard workers and adventure enthusiasts have loved for quite some time. They’re known for their powerful engines, impressive towing abilities, and dynamic trim lineups. In recent years, both manufacturers have paid special attention to the off-road variants of these respective trucks; after […]
Category: Off Roading
More Than Just Powertrains: Getting the Most Out of Your Chevy Silverado 1500
Drivers who choose the 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 have lofty ambitions for getting the most out of this pickup; they crave power and performance and have their sights set on tasks that others might consider impossible—at the job site, in the wilderness, or even across suburbia. More than once, we’ve reviewed Chevy’s powertrains and rattled-off […]
An Overview of the Nissan Titan PRO-4X Model’s Off-Road Capability
Adventure is never out of reach behind the wheel of a Nissan pickup truck. Packed with plenty of power, as well as the most advanced off-road features, Nissan trucks have the strength and dexterity to make any terrain a playground. Drivers who want to make the most of their adventures with a vehicle that will […]
The Ford Bronco Makes Jeep Wake Up
Until recently, I felt like Jeep was asleep at the wheel—so to speak—when it came to the Wrangler. For a long time, the Wrangler had been arguably the undisputed king in the auto industry when it came to off-road SUVs, with little in the way of real competition beyond other Jeep models. With the release […]
Black Widow Lifted Silverado 1500: A Truck with Bite
Black Widow is one of the industry’s premier truck upfitters, elevating the truck experience for owners of full-sized pickups, including the Chevy Silverado 1500. With Black Widow Lifted Trucks, you get a lifting package whose parts are carefully designed to work together at every level. This includes not just the mechanical modifications but proprietary bodywork […]
The Best Pre-Owned Chevy Models for Hitting the Trail
I was eight years old the first time someone got annoyed with me enough to turn to me and, in exasperation, simply exclaim, “Would you get lost!?” It was a rhetorical question, of course, but on one level, I took it to heart; rather than continuing to play with them, I went off on my […]
Ford Brings Off-Roading Excellence to the Masses
There are those among us who utilize their vehicles for much more than the daily commute. These men and women follow the path less traveled and live for the adventures that take place far away from the confines of civilization. This is the world of off-roading. It’s where inhospitable terrain is virtually non-existent, and boundaries […]
Introducing the 2023 Car of the Nation
Only a handful of the countless new models released every year aspire to be something more than inoffensive transportation. And even out of that small number of new enthusiast models, only a select few truly generate enthusiasm among those who see driving as something more than a tedious everyday activity. From this select group, one […]
Toyota Reimagines the Tacoma With an All-New Platform, Off-Road Trims, and Premium Features
Once upon a time, a pickup could coast through the market with four-wheel drive, half-decent towing capacity, and little else, but those days have long since passed. The segment has evolved dramatically over the last few decades, driven largely by a changing customer base who are demanding not only bigger and better but smarter, safer, […]
Seven Things That Make the Ford Bronco the Best Off-Road SUV
Attention, Ford Bronco owners: please go get your vehicle dirty. There are enough mall crawlers out there without adding to it, and the Ford Bronco is undoubtedly one of the best off-road SUVs on the market. I’d go so far as to say it’s the best. It certainly has my vote, at least when it […]
The Most Adventurous Trims of the Toyota RAV4
If there’s one SUV that can offer excitement, it’s the Toyota RAV4. For many, adventure is the greatest draw in a vehicle, and the Toyota RAV4 brings the perfect balance of utility and excitement so that drivers can get out there and explore the unknown with peace of mind and dynamic performance. The RAV4 runs […]
Chevy and Ford Take Off-Road Adventures to the Next Level
There’s something to be said for relaxing, hitting the open road, and just going for a drive at night or early in the morning on the highway with few other vehicles around, just you and the pavement. But that’s not always the best way to unwind. Sometimes, you need to leave the road behind and […]
ZR2 or LT Trail Boss: Which Off-Road Silverado 1500 Trim Is Best for You?
Chevrolet has made a determined effort to provide off-road-ready variants of the Silverado 1500 to its customer base. The ZR2 was a late addition to the Silverado family, but the Trail Boss had only appeared a few years earlier. The Silverado 1500 existed for roughly a decade before these off-road superstars were added to its […]
Badge of Honor Puts a Jeep Twist on Social Media
Introduced in 2013, Jeep’s Badge of Honor app is designed to foster engagement, connection, and competition amongst the off-road set. Users can browse off-road trails, check in, and earn rewards by completing various routes and even earn physical medallions that can be applied to a Jeep vehicle as real-life badges of honor. The app covers […]
Why Nature Lovers Love Jeep
Cruise by your local Jeep dealer, and you’ll probably notice that Jeep tends to attract a certain kind of driver, the nature-loving sort. Sure, you see plenty of Jeeps tackling the streets of concrete jungles or navigating the evening commute, but when the day’s work is done, Jeep drivers tend to have other plans. You […]
The Jeep Wrangler: Past, Present, and Future
Full disclosure: despite certain similarities of beard, I am not, nor have I ever been, the famed 16th-century French astrologer and prognosticator Nostradamus. That being said, I will make a few predictions today about what the future might hold for the Jeep Wrangler, which will most likely not come true, but if they do, then […]
More Alike Than Different: The Bronco And Bronco Sport Go Off-Road
Searching for a Ford Bronco Sport for sale only to see the perfect model parked next to a Ford Bronco can make a buyer pause for a second. You can’t help asking yourself, “What’s the difference?” Besides the size and price tag, can the Bronco Sport really do everything the Bronco can when it comes […]
The Family That Off-Roads Together: The Other Side of the 2024 Chevy Traverse
In its media, Chevy introduces the 2024 Traverse as a vehicle for the whole family, highlighting its abundant seating, impressive cargo space, and a lengthy list of safety and driver assistance equipment. All of these traits are admirable and surely among some of the top selling points for an 8-passenger vehicle with up to 98.2 […]
2024 Toyota Land Cruiser: A New Legacy
The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser has quite a reputation to uphold. For those who harbor an affinity for rugged SUVs or the heritage of Toyota off-roaders, the name ” Land Cruiser” resonates with the force of legend. It’s a vehicle steeped in tradition, having traversed the world’s most rugged terrains since its inception. The Land […]
Clash of the Rugged Warriors: ZR2 vs. Tremor: Which Truck Ends Up on Top?
Doesn’t it always seem as though Chevy and Ford are trying to outdo one another with each model year that passes? It’s especially apparent when you take each brand’s lineup of trucks into consideration, but when you have two of the most popular trucks in the nation, there’s no harm in a little friendly competition, […]