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Lightship Panos: An EV Trailer with Blade Runner Vibes

Not your granddad’s camper. The Panos proves an RV can be both off-grid escape pod and modern design piece.
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From camper vans and new-age trailers to vintage Defenders and tactical-grade trucks. These are the machines built for truly getting lost.

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Chat With F1 Champ and Area 27 Track Designer Jacques Villeneuve

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We chat with track designer and F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve about his contribution to the design of the Area 27 track, plus future plans.
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Classic Charm with Modern Muscle: 1977 Toyota Celica Turbo Modified

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Old-school charm with some modern love, this gorgeous classic gets a Mercedes-Benz throttle body, new turbo, Alpine audio, and an HKS turbo timer to get things started.

A Personal Triumph: From Riding Bikes to Creating Them

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A Personal Triumph for motor writer Greg Williams.

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Badass Land Rover Defender Van Concept by Designer Samir Sadikhov

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With its big knobby wheels, extended wheelbase, and huge roof rack for gear, Samir Sadikhov's Land Rover Defender Van concept needs to happen.

The Beast MODE 4×4 is a Sprinter Van Conversion Done Right

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If you're shopping for a new Sprinter van 4x4 for sale, this ultimate off-road camper by Alabama-based Storyteller Overland may fit the bill.

Is the Future Ready for Milen Ivanov’s Bonkers Armortruck SUV?

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The 2000 horsepower SUV fighter ready for the apocalypse.

Wader 110: The Ultimate Road-Tripping 1995 Defender by Arkonik

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With plans to trek from Arizona to Alaska for some fly-fishing, Arknonik built one lucky couple the ultimate 1995 Land Rover Defender, dubbed the Wader 110.

2020 Mercedes-Benz Weekender Preview: A Pop-Up Camper Comes to North America

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Finally, North America gets a pop-up camper and we have Mercedes-Benz to thank. Based on the Metris cargo van, here's the 2020 Weekender up close.

Here Are the Best Off-Road Vehicles & Adventure Machines We Discovered in 2019

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30 reasons to remortgage the home and hit the road.

The Jeep Gladiator XMT Concept is a Military-Grade Fighter That May Actually See Production

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Only a concept right now, AM General's customized military-grade Gladiator mid-size pickup may see production in Spring 2020 based on interest and feedback.

Peugeot Boxer 4×4 Concept Camper Van Looks Great But Now We Need One

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Peugeot keeps their overland ambitions alive with the new, rugged Boxer 4x4 Concept. High clearance, roomy interior, and electric mountain bike thrown in.

SoCal D90: Refreshing Take on the Mudslinging Defender

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No big front tow hooks, massive roof mounted light bars, or insanely burly tires here. The SoCal 1989 D90 by Arkonik is a clean take on the bold Defender.

1,000-hp 2020 Rezvani TANK Built for the Streets

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Is your full-size SUV not cutting it? Maybe it’s time for an XUV. The 2020 Rezvani TANK is a street-legal, 1,000-hp beast with thermal/night vision system.
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