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.
A roundup of accessories and add-ons for the INEOS Grenadier: protection, wheels, lighting, storage, awnings, interior fit-outs, mounts and more.
Airline rails are a versatile, tough system for securing loads. But how do you best fix them in your vehicle, and how much can you actually hang off one? We have put together the key questions about airline rails.
How universal joints work, the Cardan error, Z and W configurations, the double Cardan joint, the difference to CV joints, plus checking and maintenance.
A complete guide to engine and exhaust sensors: what each does, how it works, typical symptoms and fault codes, from crankshaft and MAF to lambda and NOx.
What AI means for overlanding: from trip planning and entry rules to vehicle builds, kit advice, translation and driver assistance, and where to be careful.
Buying off-road tyres: the difference between road, AT and MT, the Alpine winter symbol, tyre pressure, load and speed index, tyre age, and what to look for.
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.
Cylinder coatings explained: steel liners, Nikasil, Alusil, Lokasil and plasma (TSC), how they work, their pros and cons, and what's actually repairable.
HVO100, FAME, R33: diesel comes in many forms today. We explain the DIN EN590 standard, the new fuel types and which engines can run on them.
How to drive off-road in a group: picking travel partners, radio comms, the lead vehicle and Tail End Charlie, spacing, the concertina effect and dune convoys.
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.
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.
How does a fire start and how do you put it out safely? Our guide covers fire classes, extinguishing agents, choosing an extinguisher for your vehicle and first aid for burns.
Georgia is a dream for overlanders: the Greater and Lesser Caucasus, Tusheti and the Abano Pass, plus how to get there, the best season and what to prepare.
At Scheinwerfer LUXX we get a lot of questions about high beam. In those conversations we also notice plenty of assumptions and gaps in knowledge. So in this article we want to tell you everything you need to know about high beam on your vehicle.
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 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.