We have our own article on jacks for off-road use. In it we pointed to scissor jacks, which can sometimes be the last way to lift a bogged-down vehicle. ORYX Solutions offers exactly this kind of model.
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Why does an antenna produce signals when an alternating voltage is applied, and how is speech carried on that? Welcome to CB radio, which still matters for travel and off-road driving. In this series we walk you through the tech.
For years now, Scheinwerfer LUXX has built LED headlight conversion kits for trucks and lighter vehicles. Now there's one for the MAN F2000 and L2000 too.
After 53 years, the German Lada importer Lada Deutschland GmbH is closing. Sanctions and emissions rules made the import of the Lada Niva impossible. There are still alternatives for fans.
The BAW 212 from China is an old-school 4x4 with a ladder frame, live axles, diff locks in both axles and a standard winch, for under 40,000 euro. We take a close look and compare it with the Wrangler and Grenadier.
Midland's new M5 PRO is a compact multi-standard CB radio with a multifunction mic, ANC noise cancelling, dual watch and one-handed operation, ideal for 4x4 group comms.
If anything gets the blame for poor transmit performance in CB radio, it is the SWR. But what does the standing wave ratio really mean, how do you measure it, and does a good SWR solve everything? Part three of our radio series.
In January 2022 our Golden Retriever Guinness joined the family. He brings a lot of joy, but also changes, especially when it comes to travelling in our 4x4s. What we have learned about travelling with a dog, and the gear we take along.
The Midland M5 Pro CB radio: a compact set with the display moved to the handset, plus squelch, VOX and RF gain explained and how it compares to the M5.
Plenty of new vehicles still leave the factory with almost no rust protection. Here's how to rustproof your 4x4 yourself, and what you need for it.
The title sounds like an advert for a piece of clothing. It isn't. It's an appeal to common decency, to a non-verbal way of showing respect, and to your own feel-good factor on the road.
Seikel offers a 40 mm lift kit for the VW Transporter T8 and Ford Custom V710, developed with KW automotive, with Eibach rear springs and rebound damping.
You now know where the high-frequency signal comes from and how it reaches the antenna. Part two follows the signal into the radiator: the dipole, the three common antenna types and the right mounting spot.
Sand ladder, traction aid, recovery board: probably the most common names for this kind of off-road helper. We tested a few common models, but more by European standards. Not in sand, but in mud, uphill and as a bridge.
Stellantis and Jaguar Land Rover have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore a collaboration on product and technology development in the US market.
Nolden's fourth-generation AVEGO Edge LED headlights are now available for the Mercedes-Benz Vario and other large vehicles through Scheinwerfer LUXX, with more light and a clearer design.
After 70 years, the British Army is retiring all of its Land Rovers, from the Series models to the Wolf and the Defender. Around 5,000 vehicles are due to disappear by 2030, and that should delight the fan scene.
The new Euro 7 emissions limits arrive at the end of 2026, now covering brake and tyre wear too. What changes, what it means for off-road tyres, and the key dates.