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Wheeling With Team Xtreme of Watertown, NY
I met up with the guys of Team Xtreme in Watertown, NY at about 10 am on 7 April and I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. Team Xtreme has been active in Northern New York for 18 years. They describe themselves as a truck club rather than a Jeep club, but they welcome anyone … Continue reading
VOTD – Those Crazy Czechs and their Truck Trials
WARNING – WATCHING TRUCK TRIALS ON YOUTUBE IS A TIME SUCK! BEFORE YOU KNOW IT, YOU’LL HAVE SPENT 30 MIN WITH YOUR MOUTH GAPPING OPEN IN AWE! That being said, theres something about watching extremely large trucks with 8-wheel drive thats just cool. Watching them seemingly defy gravity and the laws of physics is a … Continue reading
VOTD – Babies + Cars + Fire….What could go wrong?!
This a part of me that thinks that this is absolutly awesome! But then there’s the part of me that thinks that anyone that puts the baby in a toy that breathes fire is a mental case! Which side do you come down on?
The TrailBlazer That You Want – But Can’t Have
This has been a trend for a long time – outher countries get all the cool vehicles. This TrailBlazer that was introduced at the Bangkok International Auto Show, is based on the same body-on-frame archetecture that GM is utilizing. While its designed for family transport and daily commuting, it shares a lot of the same … Continue reading
VOTD – Overland Expo 2012 Teaser
Overland Expo is one of the world’s largest events for vehicle reliant and adventure travel enthusiasts. Many of the folks that have been interviewed on the podcast will be there and you could meet them face-to-face! You’ll also be able to see an adventure travel film festival, participate in classes on overlanding or adventure motorcycling, … Continue reading
VOTD – Video of the Day for 4 Apr
I definitely enjoyed the Superbowl halftime spot narrated by the gruff inspirational voice of Clint Eastwood. This spot also seems to have that uplifting good feeling in it. It may not show off the reason I enjoy 4wheeling and Jeeps, but still makes me want a new 2012 Wrangler. How about you?
New G-Class with boosted power!
The German automaker Mercedes-Benz may not be your first instinct when looking for a 4wheeler if you live in the States, but the company has been going at it with the G-Class for 33 years now and has a very quality production. That quality certainly comes with a cost though, and with the most recent … Continue reading
Headgasket for your iPhone
If you didn’t know before, I’ll go ahead and let you know, I’m a bit of a gadget freak. There I said it. You may also know that I’m not an iPhone user but I know many of you are and if you’re reading this, then you’re probably a gearhead as well. idAmerica has a … Continue reading
Other Custom Rides Shown off at Moab
Mopar is not the only company that is showing off concepts and custom rigs at the Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, UT. Venchurs Vehicles Systems has all brought out a few of their own monsters. For some background: “Venchurs utilizes its 40-plus year history providing OE product solutions to major auto makers with flawless product … Continue reading
Toyota LandCruiser 70-Series dual-cab ute coming…maybe…and not to the US
One of my favorite things about traveling internationally, besides the amazing food you find, is the vehicles. There are so many cool vehicles out there that will never (aside from the handful of specially imported ones) lay treads on American soil. One of those vehicles is the Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series. The 200 Series … Continue reading
