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Drivers think cyclists hold up traffic. It’s actually the other way around. How many bikes do there have to be in order for us to realize that?
Each year, Flagstaff, Arizona, turns into an overlanding mecca for a weekend. Last week I set out in search of the sweetest, most eye-catching vehicles at the event. They weren't hard to find.
Essentials to help drivers see, hear, and avoid you on the road
An association of automotive and bike industry bigwigs is betting that bicycle-to-vehicle communication will make cycling safer
Give drivers an inch and they'll take over your whole city
Our bikes may be better now, but what about the world in which we ride them?
Design, luxury, and practicality—all for $600 per month
But better isn’t always faster
Researchers say cyclists are a “problem” for self-driving technology, but the real problem is the cars
New Yorkers were on high alert after a coyote attack a few weeks ago. But certainly this thing couldn’t be as dangerous as a taxi driver toward the end of a 12-hour shift, right?
That fact was made painfully clear Sunday night when an autonomous Volvo XC90 hit and killed a woman who was walking her bike across the street in Tempe, Arizona
The trucks, SUVs, and crossovers that keep going when the pavement ends
Drivers need to start owning up to how dangerous they are
We drove one across Peru to find out
From the folks at Expedition Overland, Oh Hey There with Jeff is a series that highlights the nuances of overlanding.
This new Jaguar E-Pace is also the roomiest small crossover
For months, we debated whether to go truck cap or tonneau on our Chevy Silverado. Then we found the Pace Edwards Ultragroove series.
An unlicensed truck driver killed a 13 year-old cyclist in Brooklyn. It’s time to take motor vehicle licensing and registration into the 21st century.
At least that's the result of a new study, which also found that drivers tend to cause crashes and close calls way more often than road bikers
In short, your children are in vastly more danger in their own driveways than they are in a bicycle child seat
Free up some space inside your car by storing your gear on top
After getting hit by a car, our bike-test director comes to terms with distracted driving and a society that devalues cyclists
To find solitude in the wilderness, skip the weekends, consider the off season, and look for places without the obvious appeals
Ian Horgan from Wayfarer Vans is in one of his favorite spots in Colorado to walk us through Walter, one of their modified vans.
The all-new 2018 Wrangler will be more capable both on- and off-road
The new three-row car is the largest Subaru has ever made
Is riding with headphones really such a big deal?
In these days of constant work and connection, taking time to do nothing is one of the most difficult agenda items. But it’s more important than ever.
In the face of unexpected pitfalls, you learn that it’s not about the problems you encounter—it’s how you deal with them
I can’t deny the appeals of the nomad existence. But it has its challenges, too.
Pedaling toward the truth of the “bikes-vs-cars” debate
The first car-based Range Rover honors the brand's off-road legacy, even though the on-road experience could use some improvements
You could turn your Jeep or Tacoma into an off-road beast. Or you could just buy this bad-ass side-by-side buggy instead.
Roomy, safe, fast, and affordable, full-size trucks are the ultimate adventure enablers
Better garage organization means easier gear access, which means more time to play outside
Electric cars are the future for commuters, but can they go the extra mile on a road trip?
When you're pulling a big trailer, you need a big engine to match
At this point, we're all well aware of #Vanlife, yet The Inertia set out to profile a few folks doing it in their own style.
Looking for a practical, versatile car that's luxurious and well-designed? Take the all-new 2018 Volvo XC60 for a test drive.
A restored 1937 Yellowstone tour bus.
From 4X4 capabilities to integrated bike mounts this van is equipped with everything you need to get deep into the wilderness.
There's no better way to transport water to your favorite off-the-grid spot
Let's Be Nomads started as a humble idea and an Indiegogo campaign to turn a school bus into a pow-chasing, wave searching, hostel.
In this episode 'Synchronicles II', Rob Heran takes his van into the desert for an isolated mountain bike experience.
A crew of our editors recently attended the Flagstaff event to check out the latest overlanding gear and the thousands of vehicles that drove in from around the world. Here are 11 of our favorites.
Storytravelers loaded up their little yellow bus named Mango and set their sites on one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world, The Great Ocean Road.
The 5Point Film Festival kicked off the weekend with a #VanLife rally where van dwellers showed off their rigs and exchanged tips.
Eleven experts weigh in with their biggest, craziest ideas—all of which are eminently doable
The door handles are water bottles and the arm rest is a sleeping bag
We drove the luxury Italian brand's first SUV in the snowy Alps
The perfect car for outdoor lovers just got even better
When Ford sent a new Raptor to test, it obviously made sense for me and the 61-year-old adventurer to take it into the desert for two days of high-speed power slides, campfire-cooked steaks, and tequila.
Whether you spend most of your drive time navigating urban streets or powering through rugged dirt, 2017's standout rides are all-access passes to wild adventure
From tips from professional #vanlifers to how to not to tie a surfboard on your roof.
For decades, hydrogen has been considered the next big fuel source for vehicles. It’s taking time to gain traction, but hydrogen might very well be the future.
The stuff you need to have in your 4x4 at all times
It's been one of the snowiest winters in decades for much of the country. We called in expert help to find out which shovels are best for clearing it all away.
Filmmaker Tolli Myers and his father fixed up a 1966 Series 2a Land Rover and put it through the ringer on a road trip through Scotland.
Volkswagen’s desperate. Van buyers shouldn’t be.
Snow, ice, and slush—oh my! Presenting five basic tips on how to navigate inclement weather this season.
Seven items that will help you get back on the road
Why winter-specific rubber is the most important thing you can buy to make driving in inclement weather safer
The best off-road truck ever just got much better
Don't get me wrong: it's a fantastic truck. But if you really want to get it dirty, cutaway bumpers and complicated suspension won't make up for the lack of aftermarket support.
Subaru’s new Viziv-7 concept previews a seven-seat crossover
Old-school toughness takes on modern performance in the Australian Outback
Last weekend, hundreds of Overlanders converged for the annual Overland Expo East at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. These DIY adventure-travel enthusiasts spend their time and money outfitting off-road trucks and SUVs with state-of-the-art adventure and survival goodies, including rooftop tents, on-board solar, and axes. Lots and lots of axes. For three days, the car owners participated in clinics like “Machete Use: Maintenance and Safety for Overlanders” and navigated a muddy off-road course. Meanwhile, we ogled their drool-worthy rigs—from retrofitted ambulances to burly Subaru Outbacks. Here are some of our favorites.
We wanted to know why certain cars win in certain states, so we called the people who track the stats
To celebrate all things Land Cruiser, owners from across the U.S. gather each year at the Land Cruiser Heritage Museum in Salt Lake City for Cruiser Fest.
We've long loved Land Cruisers. This new model is supremely capable—for an eye-watering high price.
The answer is complicated. Here’s everything you need to know.
