For the first time, Toyota is extending its TRD Off-Road trim to the RAV4 crossover. Continue reading
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Bollinger Motors Reveals B1 – World’s Baddest EV
I recently stumbled upon an article about Bollinger Motors and their ambitious plans to create an All-Electric Off-Road vehicle. I was skeptical at first, but if the recently revealed B1 lives up to its spec sheet, they may actually be onto something. Continue reading
2018 Subaru Crosstrek makes US debut
I’ve been a somewhat silent fan of the Crosstrek (previously XV Crosstrek) since they showed up stateside a few years ago. With the 2018 model, Subaru has finally addressed many of the issues I had with the outgoing model. Continue reading
2018 Subaru XV debuts in Geneva
The XV is the non-US version of the Crosstrek; which debuted as the XV Crosstrek in the US in 2012 as a 2013 model. Subaru will officially debut the new US spec Crosstrek next month at the New York International Auto Show.
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Nissan readies crossover lineup for snowpocalypse with winter warrior concepts
Nissan’s Auto Show concept game has been on point this year. The Titan Warrior concept in Detroit, and now a trio of tracked crossovers for Chicago. Continue reading
2017 Volkeswagen GolfWagen AllTrack – you had me at locking differentials
Yes, a station wagon with locking differentials! We’re not talking about selectable Wrangler Rubicon style lockers – but electronic lockers that activate while in off-road mode is pretty badass for a station wagon. This once-for-Europe-only adventure wagon has some serious back country gear haulin’ potential – and it’s heading to the US. Continue reading
Cherokee’s identity crisis continues with SRT speculations
The all new Jeep Cherokee has had a rough start, and it hasn’t even hit dealer lots yet. Starting with leaked photos, that were quickly denied by Chrysler as being the new Cherokee, then un-denied with a “hey just kidding, that is the new Cherokee” statement; the 2014 Jeep Cherokee was officially introduced at the New York Auto show in March to mixed reviews. Mike Manley stood on stage as the Trail Hawk version of the new Jeep drove over a mocked rock trail showcasing the Liberty replacement’s off road ability; confirming its “real Jeep” status. Despite Manley’s claim that the Trail Hawk has already conquered “Hell’s Revenge” in Moab; many enthusiast are still doubting its actual capability, and the choice of the name “Cherokee.” With delays keeping Trail Hawk Cherokees out of enthusiast reach while the vehicle’s right to bear its name is being questioned; why on Earth would you leak that a tricked out street rated SRT version was in the works? Continue reading