The Rise of the K5 Blazer: GM's Entry into the Off-Road Market Hot on the heels of International Harvester, Ford and Jeep, General Motors moved to introduce the K5 Blazer in 1969. Originally conceived as a short wheelbase competitor to the Bronco, Scout and Jeep CJ, who were much smaller, GM changed the game when it chose to base the Blazer off of the existing GM pickup line, and shorten it. This increased interior space, lowered the cost of production and development and offered several powertrain options from the get-go. The Blazer quickly became popular as it married the off-road capabilities of a small truck with the luxury features like air conditioning … Tread Staff November 01, 2024
Embracing the Journey: Memories from the Open Road and Off the Beaten Path I’ve been on the road full time now for over five years, spending a vast majority of that time in a large four-wheeled overland adventuremobile; […] Bryon Dorr November 01, 2024
Reviving a Legacy: The Jeep Gladiator Makes Its Bold Comeback For the better part of thirty years, Jeep has not had a pickup in its lineup. Coming from a wide range of options from the […] Tread Staff October 30, 2024
Flashback to Jeep Beach 2023: Top 10 Jeep Builds That Stole the Show in Daytona Jeeps, Jeeps and more Jeeps. Here are builds that caught our eye in Daytona. Jeep Beach took over Daytona Speedway April 24-30, 2023 to bring […] Tread Staff October 29, 2024
Features UTV, ATV & Moto Riding Full Circle: Heather Lea's Inspiring RTW Motorcycle Adventure ‘Round The World Adventuring, Moto Style After riding her BMW F 800 GS, alongside partner (now husband) Dave Sears, through 40 countries over 55,000 miles […] Bryon Dorr October 29, 2024
Overlanding SUVs Into the Wild with Mike Hussey: A Camel Trophy Champion’s Story We interview Camel Trophy Winner Mike Hussey about the win. In 1980 the Camel Trophy introduced the world to automotive adventure. Created with the intention […] Tread Staff October 28, 2024
How-To's Modifications Under the Hood Insight: What Oil Testing Can Tell You About Engine Health Ensure your engine’s health with an oil test. You should get yourself tested. Ha, ha. But really, this article is exactly what you think it’s […] Anya Murphy October 28, 2024
Features Rally Legends: The Audi Quattro and the Golden Era of Group B Any fan of rally racing knows that Group B was the golden era of racing. In 1982, the Fédéderation Internetonale de I’Automobile (FIA) introduced a […] Tread Staff October 25, 2024
Accessories Camp Gear Essential EDC Knives: Top Picks for Every Day EDC Knives 01. LT Wright/Frontier Valley Overall Length: 6.625″ Blade Length: 2.625″ Blade Material: A2 Handle Material: Micarta Weight: 2.8 oz MSRP: $109 LTWrightKnives.com 2. […] Tread Staff October 25, 2024
Off-Road Off-Roading Razor's Edge: The 2017 Polaris RZR XP Turbo EPS Not all off-roading expeditions require a fully decked-out truck and a multiday trip into the great unknown. It can be just as fun and gratifying […] Tread Staff October 24, 2024
Camp Gear Clothing Stay Warm: Essential Winter Gear for Cold Weather Camping Winter gear to help keep you warm in cold camping temps Just because the temperatures have dropped, there’s no reason to stop enjoying the outdoors. […] John Pangilinan October 24, 2024
Features Off-Road Unleashing Power: The 6.4L HEMI V8 Engine Explained Chrysler currently produces the largest OE gasoline V8 engine commercially available, and it stuffs it in a multitude of vehicles from Dodge Chargers to RAM […] Tread Staff October 23, 2024
Tech Uncategorized Upgrade Your Vehicle: The Best New Accessories for Any Terrain A Roundup of the Latest Automotive Accessories FALKEN TIRES / WILDPEAK A/T4W From backcountry trails to the open road, the all-new Wildpeak A/T4W is built […] Tread Staff October 23, 2024
Outdoor Renty, one of the Leading Luxury Car Rental Services in the UAE, has Launched a Yacht Rental Service Renty, one of the most popular luxury car rentals in the UAE, has launched its new yacht rental service. They are popularly known for its […] Tread Staff October 22, 2024