The 2026 Rivian R2 brings adventure-ready design to a smaller, more affordable platform. Electric Vehicles Rivian R2: The $45K Electric SUV Built for Adventure (Archive) Rivian reveals the R2 midsize SUV — a $45K EV built for everyday use and off-road adventure, boasting 300 miles of range and sleek Rivian design.
The Toyota Hilux Champ is built to be finished by its owner — part truck, part blank canvas. Trucks The $13,000 Toyota Hilux Champ Pickup Toyota’s Hilux Champ pickup starts at just $13,000 in Thailand — but comes only 70% complete, leaving buyers to complete the build themselves. Here’s why it works.
Rivian’s surprise R3 and R3X reveal proved the brand isn’t slowing down on innovation — or ambition. Electric Vehicles (Archive) Rivian Surprises With R3, R3X Electric SUVs Rivian shocked the EV world with the R2 launch — and then unveiled the smaller, more affordable R3 and high-performance R3X SUVs. Here’s what we know.
A good inspection can save thousands — and make the difference between a weekend warrior and a driveway disaster. Trucks Tips to Make Buying a Used 4WD Easier Smart tips to avoid costly mistakes when buying a used car. From rust checks to test drives, here’s what to look for when shopping second-hand.
From carbon credits to clean slates — Stellantis’ shift marked the end of an era for the HEMI and the start of something new. Trucks (Archive) Stellantis Ditches Carbon Credits, Says Goodbye to the HEMI V8 (Archive) Stellantis stopped buying Tesla carbon credits and phased out HEMI V8s to save millions, shifting toward EVs and the Hurricane I6.
Photo by Samuele Errico Piccarini / Unsplash Electric Vehicles Lower Screentime: Why Buttons Might Be Making a Comeback in Cars Euro NCAP may soon require physical buttons for key functions, pushing automakers to rethink touchscreens in favor of safer, tactile controls.
The Ford Maverick is extremely versatile - and this just proves it. Trucks Ford Maverick with Custom Camper Build Is an Overlander’s Dream A Ford Maverick First Edition gets a custom-built slide-in camper with solar, water, and a pop-up tent—turning the compact pickup into an overland rig.
GM’s hydrogen-powered Silverado MD could redefine heavy-duty trucking with zero emissions and diesel-like range. Trucks GM Bets on Hydrogen With Silverado MD Pilot Program GM launches a hydrogen fuel-cell Silverado MD pilot program, challenging diesel with 300+ miles of range and zero emissions. Here’s why it matters.
Rivian shifts R2 SUV production to Illinois to save over $2 billion and fast-track its 2026 launch. Electric Vehicles Rivian Hits Pause on Georgia Plant, Consolidates R2 Production in Illinois Rivian pauses construction of its Georgia factory, consolidates R2 SUV production in Illinois to cut costs and speed up the 2026 launch.
Toyota’s $13K Hilux Champ: the minimalist pickup America can’t have. Trucks The Toyota Hilux Champ Proves Why America Needs a Low-Tech Truck The $13K Toyota Hilux Champ proves America needs a simple, affordable work truck. Rugged, versatile, and half the price of today’s compacts.
EV fires can reach 5,000°F — more than twice the heat of lava. Electric Vehicles Fire Departments Aren’t Ready to Combat EV Fires EV fires are burning longer, hotter, and harder to fight — yet many fire departments still aren’t prepared.
Rivian’s next off-road evolution could be hiding behind a new trademark: the R1X. Trucks Rivian R1X: The Next Hardcore Off-Road Electric Truck Rivian may be prepping the R1X, a rugged R1T variant with higher clearance, beefier tires, and adventure-ready upgrades. Here’s what we know.
