We put Google Gemini to the test for trip planning: entry requirements, kit, vehicle prep and navigation, what it gets right and where AI hits its limits.
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.
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.
Fording is one of the biggest challenges off-road. Iceland expert Michael Ortner of 4x4-Experience explains how to prepare the vehicle, check the river on the spot and cross safely.
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.
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.
Writing is a skill anyone can learn, talent is overrated. Here is how you write better travel reports, with plenty of examples and honest tips against tired clichés.
How oil viscosity and internal engine lubrication connect, explained with the Stribeck curve and SAE grades, and what you can do for your engine's lifespan.
Toe, camber and caster explained: what these alignment parameters do, how they affect handling, grip and tyre wear, the Ackermann condition, and how they're set on solid and independent axles.
Why regular servicing keeps your 4x4 reliable and holding its value. A walk through every area: engine, drivetrain, brakes, suspension, wheels, steering, electrics and kit.
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.
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.
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.
We put ChatGPT to the test for trip planning: entry requirements, kit, vehicle prep and navigation, what it gets right and how to ask it the right way.
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.
Beyond navigation: our most-used off-road travel apps for safety, road conditions, waypoints, translation, weather, comms, community and trip planning.
Satellite internet is one way to get fast internet on the road, and by now Starlink is a real alternative to local SIM cards or slow wifi. But how well does it actually work in practice for travellers? We asked two who use it on the road and at sea.
Which tyres do you really need on an off-roader in winter? An overview of winter tyres, the Alpine symbol, legal rules across Europe, snow chains and spikes.