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2023, Adventure, Mercedes-Benz, New Diesel, Sprinter -

The Sprinter now only offers four-cylinder gas and diesel engines, including a new twin-turbo diesel with 332 pound-feet of torque.

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Adventure, Off-Road, Overlanding, RV Industry -

H/t: Car ScoopsExpedition vehicles are nothing new, but the XPRO One might be the first we’ve seen inspired by the Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk. Available in 133.9-inch, 148.8-inch, and 164.4-inch wheelbases, it’s built on the Iveco Daily 4×4 light commercial vehicle, with quite a few rugged modifications to enable it to go just about anywhere. Aesthetically, it borrows the flat surfaces and sharp angular lines from the fighter jet, complete with a 27-degree sloping rear end. Read more for a video, additional pictures and information.   Step inside, and you’ll find a kitchenette, full-sized refrigerator, two-burner stove, toilet, shower, and sleeping area. Two 53-gallon...

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Adventure, Northwest, Off-Road, OR, Overlanding, Trail-ride -

McGrew trail is a legendary track located in southern Oregon that straddles the California border. It’s roughly 26 miles and runs through what, for centuries, was a lush forest. In 2001, however, a devastating forest fire ripped through the region. A few trees still remain, but it is mostly a shadow of its former self. History Legend has it that the trail that we now know as McGrew, originally cut by Native Americans, was discovered by 1852 by two sailors from the shipwrecked schooner “Paragon,” which went down in a small bay on the Pacific coast. Making their way inland...

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Industry Show, RV Industry, Tampa -

“Yesterday we had a record crowd, 20,300. Our record was 19-and-some-odd two years ago in 2020,” said Dave Kelly, Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) executive director. “Everyone had a tremendous day yesterday – dealers, manufacturers, our booth exhibitors. Everyone is just saying what a great day it was.”

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Overlanding, RV Industry -

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. and SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Two great adventure vehicle manufacturers with solid reputations for success in delivering innovation, quality, and excellent customer experiences to the rapidly growing Overlanding community are now coming together in a merger designed to create a powerful leader in the adventure travel world. Global X Caravan featuring Patagonia, Adventure XT, and Adventure Truck models. Global X Safari Extreme model in its natural habitat. Global X Patagonia model. GXV Adventure XT model on a Ram 5500 chassis. Global X Safari Extreme model. Left to Right : (Left) Storyteller Overland Founder / CEO, Jeffrey C Hunter; (Center)...

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