Locus Map, for years the benchmark off-road navigation app, was Android-only. Now Locus Map Lite has arrived in the Apple App Store, still limited but a real start.
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Coolant antifreeze does far more than protect against frost. Our guide explains its jobs, the right mixing ratio, how to top up and which products you can mix.
Shortly after the Grenadier, INEOS launches the Quartermaster pick-up. A look at the practical figures and the shared engineering.
Compact, tough and comfortable: the ARB Earth Camper is a scalable off-road caravan. Register your interest to help bring it to Europe.
The Ineos pick-up can now be ordered as the Quartermaster. A look at the payload, dimensions and price of the double-cab.
Modern vehicles have smart alternators to cut emissions. We explain the problems they cause when charging a dual-battery system, and which chargers cope with them.
The Hansen Styling Parts Pro-Lift Kit, developed with Eibach, gives the Isuzu D-MAX from 2019 a 30 mm front-axle lift for more ground clearance without losing comfort. Parts certificate included.
It was meant to be a relaxed winter-camping trip in Scandinavia. But we ran into one of the harshest winters in decades. At temperatures below -40°C, the vehicles and we were pushed to our limits. Here is how we prepared, what went wrong and what we experienced.
The tyre is the only connection between the vehicle and the road, and it has to deliver grip, safety and comfort, off-road under harder conditions. But who actually knows how a tyre works? We take a look under the tread.
Hansen Styling Parts adds side bars and running boards for more models, including the Dodge RAM, Nissan Navara, VW Amarok and Ford Ranger.
The shock absorber is the spring's close partner and does more than damp vibration. Part three explains the damper types, from emulsion and monotube with IFP to twin-tube and bypass, and how they work.
It doesn't always have to be tracks and mud. A leisurely trip in the off-roader over tarmac can be fun too. We really wanted to go back to Ireland and drive the Wild Atlantic Way in full. Here is the first part of the journey, from Kinsale to the Burren.
The horntools Elements roof tent comes in three sizes and two colours, with Sky View roof windows, an 80 mm cold-foam mattress, dimmable LED lighting and an optional annex.
A new toll requirement is spooking the 4x4 and travel scene, and it can affect down-plated expedition vehicles over 3.5 tonnes. We asked the authorities who is really liable, and who isn't.
The high-quality Swedish STRANDS LED lights are now available at Scheinwerfer LUXX, complete with expert advice on UN-ECE R48.
Every well-equipped off-roader carries shackles. But where are the differences between the shapes, can they be used wrongly, and what do the numbers mean? The little ABC of steel shackles, so your next recovery goes safely.
The Land Rover brand name is disappearing: manufacturer JLR's realignment into a House of Brands no longer has room for the famous oval emblem. A comment.