After attending a virtual presentation from Mercedes-Benz, Kristin and Aaron talk about what they learned as well as experiences taking various Mercedes vehicles off the pavement. It turns out, there’s a lot of unseen technology going on behind that Mercedes-Benz grille marker.
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When Toyota introduced the Adventure grade for the previous-generation RAV4, most people assumed that this would be about as rugged as their little compact crossover would get. After all, this isn’t a pickup truck or a body-on-frame SUV. We did look askance, wondering why this consumer-grade machine was put into …
The fifth-generation Toyota RAV4 entered showrooms late in 2018. At the Chicago Auto Show, Toyota has followed up with a new off-road-centric version of the crossover – the 2020 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road edition. This model adds an exclusive suspension and tires to the RAV4. Read about it at New …
The 2019 Ford F-150 Raptor upgrades the now-legendary off-pavement dirt flinger with some added goodies. These improve the Raptor’s already impressive off-road performance with better digging, crawling, and bouncing capabilities. We loved the redneck dream truck in 2017 and love it even more now. Read the full review at NewAtlas.com.
When one thinks of Moab, one usually thinks of Jeeps. From the Willy’s Overland models to the modern Fiat-Chrysler offerings, the Jeep brand has been present in Moab, Utah since the Jeep trail was invented. A surprise invitation to Moab had me joining a group of Canadians to traverse the …
It can take some time to get used to being over 11,000 feet above the sea. The mountains of Colorado can get that high and more. Getting a vehicle to that height can mean a true test of its capability and of the driver’s lungs. At the Rocky Mountain Redline …
Climbing the mountainous terrain west of Denver, Colorado is a true test of vehicle capabilities. We recently had the chance to take trucks and SUVs from several manufacturers including RAM, Jeep, Honda and Toyota up the mountain near Breckenridge, Colorado, to learn their capabilities (and limits) at over 11,000 feet. …
