RAD stands for Rivian Adventure Department. The team consists of Rivian designers, engineers and adventure enthusiasts. RAD is a Skunkworks division that aims to push the boundaries of what Rivian vehicles can achieve. Since its launch in 2009, Rivian has aggressively challenged its production and prototype vehicles. The department responsible for these efforts finally has […]
Nissan plans to expand the Pathfinder range with a body-on-frame variant. It could happen as early as 2029. It will have a distinctive design, have more capacity and be launched with a combustion engine. Nissan plans to expand the Pathfinder range with a body-on-frame variant. The new SUV will have a distinct look with a […]
The Piotto Vogts have completed the Rally dos Sertões several times. This event covers almost 3,200 kilometers of Brazilian wilderness. The 911 Dakar was the first Porsche to ever participate in this treacherous event. When Porsche first announced the 911 Dakar, most assumed the car would end up in the hands of those who would […]
Scout Motors could delay the start of production until the summer of 2028. German media report that the Volkswagen Group is experiencing technical problems. Scout Motors has already responded. It’s been just over a year since the Volkswagen Group announced its intention to address a major gap in its North American lineup: off-road vehicles. From […]
Subaru sent out an internal survey asking if they wanted a manual SUV. A second survey asks whether customers specifically want a manual Outback Wilderness. The last manual SUV left Subaru’s lineup in 2023. Even with so many manuals disappearing in recent years, some companies are trying to keep the manual transmission alive. Subaru is […]
Nissan gave US dealers an early look at the revived Xterra. The styling is said to be a modernized version of the original. There will also be a luxury version called Infiniti. Selling cars in today’s fiercely competitive market is not easy, but the work does bring benefits. Automakers typically get access to new products […]
The X Concept is based on the Bentayga Speed. It’s a 641 hp off-road SUV built for the FAT Ice Race. The Bentayga The Bentley Bentayga remains a polarizing machine. If you’ve driven one, you probably love it. However, if you’ve only seen it, you might hate it. The new Bentayga X Concept might just […]
Genesis designed four concept cars that were never released to the general public. That includes a single-seat sports car, a van and even a pickup truck. None of these concepts will make it to production, but they certainly look neat. Genesis is already ten years old, believe it or not. In that time, the luxury […]
Bronco RTR adds high off-road capabilities and a better starting price. You can upgrade the Bronco RTR by adding the Sasquatch package. This is the first time the HOSS 3.0 suspension has been offered outside of the Badlands model. Ford is expanding the Bronco family by one. The 2027 Ford Bronco RTR aims to deliver […]
Five fully equipped Broncos will be donated to Search & Rescue teams. Two teams have already been chosen. Three more will be selected through a nationwide submission process. Ford has partnered with the National Association for Search and Rescue to provide five fully equipped Bronco trucks to teams in need. The program, called ‘Answer the […]