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Third Gen Toyota Tacoma: Which Trim Level is Right for You?
The third generation Toyota Tacoma offers a wide range of trim levels to suit a variety of needs and budgets. From the basic work truck of the base model to the fully loaded luxury of the Limited t...

The Toyota Tacoma: America's Favorite Mid-Size Pickup
If you're an overlander in the United States, chances are good that you've at least considered owning a Toyota Tacoma. These tough little trucks have long been a favorite of off-road enthusiasts an...

A Brief History of the Jeep Brand
Jeep. The very name conjures up images of rugged off-road adventures, tackling rocky trails and muddy slopes with ease. It's no wonder that the Jeep brand has become synonymous with adventure and t...

The Quick History of the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen
The G-Class's origins can be traced back to the late 1970s, when Mercedes was approached by none other than the Shah of Iran to develop a military vehicle. The Shah was a major shareholder in the G...

The History of MAXTRAX
Founded in 2007 by Brad McCarthy in Brisbane, Australia, MAXTRAX was created to provide a simple, lightweight, and easy-to-use solution for off-road vehicle recovery. The first MAXTRAX product, kno...

A Brief History of Every Toyota Land Cruiser Generation
The Toyota Land Cruiser was first introduced in 1951, just a few years after the end of World War II. At the time, Toyota was a relatively small and unknown car manufacturer, and was looking for wa...

Raptor R: Ultimate GT Car
The Raptor R comes in as a heavyweight with only minor revisions from its Ecoboost powered brother. The 3.5L Twin Turbo H.O. Ecoboost V6 is replaced with a revised GT500 sourced Supercharged 5.2L 3...

We Get Access to the 2023 Super Duty: Here’s Why It’s Class Leading
The Super Duty was last updated fully in 2017 with the introduction of the Alumiduty, where it picked up the aluminum body architecture from its half-ton little brother F-150. Since then, it has re...

Brad McCarthy Founder Of MAXTRAX - Overland Journal
Brad McCarthy, founder and creator of MAXTRAX, discusses MAXTRAX, outback exploration, guidebooks, and more on the latest episode of the Overland Journal Podcast.