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2024 Lexus GX 550 First Drive Review: A Boxy Redesign with Off-Road Upgrades
Discover the all-new 2024 Lexus GX 550 with its rugged new design, twin-turbo V6 engine, and impressive off-road features. Is it ready to challenge the Land Rover Defender? Read our first drive impressions now.
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If you are looking for ideas to customize your offroading or overlanding vehicle, look no further. OVR finds and features vehicles from like-minded offroading and overlanding enthusiasts. Be it Ford, Chevy, Toyota or some crazy one-off, these vehicle features will inspire your next upgrades.
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Reviving a Legend: Inside Roy Wallace’s Restored & Upgraded 1962 Jeep Forward Control FC-170
Discover the incredible journey of Roy Wallace’s 1962 Jeep Forward Control FC-170 restoration. Blending vintage charm with modern performance, this off-road legend is built for adventure. Explore its history, specs, and upgrades.
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2025 Volkswagen Taos: Is VW’s Compact Crossover Up for Adventure?
Discover the refreshed 2025 VW Taos AWD: improved power, off-road capability, spacious interior, and standout features for light-duty adventures. Is it right for you?
2022 Ford Ranger XLT Overland Build: Customized for Adventure
OVR was invited to take this 2022 Ford Ranger out and we weren’t about to turn that offer down. We spent a long weekend camping in it and doing some light wheeling at Holcomb Valley in Big Bear, California. Let’s take a closer look at this pickup and its upgrades.
Real-Life Comparison: 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz EV from North America vs. the 2024 ID. Buzz Pro German-Market Model
Being a traditionalist, one might spring for a new Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro, Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, or an INEOS Grenadier as their ideal adventure rig.
Full-Size Adventurers: 2025 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe SUVs
We traveled to Dallas, Texas to test Chevrolet’s latest full-size truck-based SUVs, the refreshed 2025 Suburban and 2025 Tahoe.
FIRST LOOK: 2024 Ford F-150 STX, Tremor, Raptor
Ford recently revealed the aluminum-bodied F-150’s mid-cycle refresh for 2024 with some notable, but evolutionary, upgrades that should keep the F-150 as one of the top full-size choices in the pickup market.
2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness First-Drive Impressions
Subaru’s Smallest SUV Gets a Big Personality Upgrade: I drove the Crosstrek Wilderness on- and off-road across southern Utah and through Zion National Park to test its capabilities.
The Nomadic Beast: Carter Kendall’s Adventure-Ready 2007 Lexus GX470
Inspired by touring-style vehicles from Australia and South Africa, Carter Kendall’s Lexus GX470 was built for overlanding adventures near and far.
The Same but Different: The INEOS Grenadier Station Wagon vs. Quartermaster Pickup
INEOS has introduced its first-ever pickup truck, the Quartermaster. Although is has nearly the same underpinnings of the Grenadier “Station Wagon” SUV, the two are not 100% identical. So, what’s the same, what’s similar, and what’s different? Let’s find out.
First Drive: 2024 Jeep Wrangler – The Wrangler You Know And Love, Only Better
Jeep has updated the 2024 model year Wrangler JL with a mid-cycle refresh that is available now at your local dealer. We take a drive in it and evaluate it from an off-roader’s perspective.
2024 Toyota Land Cruiser: Toyota’s Newest SUV Brings Back a Beloved Old Name
We take a look at the all-new 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 250 Series from the overland and off-roader’s perspective.
A Zenith ZR2: The Peak Suspension 2021 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2
Nick Psomas, owner of Peak Suspension, has dedicated himself to pushing the limits of what’s possible in the world of overlanding and off-road adventures. He and his team set out to transform the brand-new, dealer stock Colorado ZR2 into a pinnacle of off-road superiority.
First Drive: 2023 Yamaha Wolverine RMAX 1000 – Yamaha Takes Backcountry Adventure Seriously
The ’23 Yamaha Wolverine RMAX 1000, a trailblazer in today’s market, obliterates the limitations that once held vehicles of its kind back from the realm of adventure.
Rocky Mountain Riding In the Yamaha Wolverine Rmax2 1000
We take the Yamaha Wolverine Rmax2 1000 out into the wilds of Colorado for a Rocky Mountain adventure.
Garbage Dream’s 2022 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon Is Optimized for Work & Play
Meet the Garbage Dream Gladiator Rubicon, a creation born from the collaboration between outdoor lifestyle marketing agency Garbage Dream and the expert hands at Rock Bottom Off-Road and Basil’s Garage.
Chasing Perfection: Al Catolos’s Daily-Driven 2022 Toyota Tundra Is Home Sweet Home
Al Catolos’s 2022 Toyota Tundra Limited 4x4 TRD Off-Road was created to serve the needs of both himself and his family to finally “get out there.”
EV Off-Roading in Moab: Tackling the Trail in a Hummer EV SUV
I flew to Grand Junction, Colorado then drove to Moab, UT to take the Hummer EV SUV on the famous red rock trails.
American Expedition Vehicles JL370: A Journey-Built Beast, Crafted for Adventurous Souls
Meet the 2020 Jeep Wrangler JL you see before you, a visually subdued yet astonishingly capable off-road rig that will make any adventure seeker’s heart race.
FIRST DRIVE: 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV 3X: Electric Off-Roading in Texas
With more off-road-centric EVs hitting the market, such as the Rivian R1S and Tesla Cybertruck, GMC has set out to make its Hummer EV SUV as capable as possible with legit off-road amenities. We take this EV on the trail to see how it performs in the real world.