News By Topic: Off Road

Arctic Cat Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Recalled by Textron Specialized Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

Nov 16, 2017

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Recall Summary Name of Product: Arctic Cat ROVs with winches Hazard: The winch solenoid located under the operator seat can overheat, posing a fire hazard. ... Continue reading

2017 Ford F-250 SRW 4X4 Crew Cab Review By John Heilig

Nov 15, 2017

We called it the BAT Mobile, for Big A** Truck Mobile. There’s no question that the Ford F-250 is, as Donald Trump would say, Yuge. It’s wheelbase alone is longer than a Fiat 500. With its outside rear view mirrors fully extended, it’s only two feet shorter than the Fiat is long. ... Continue reading

2018 INFINITI QX80 FULL-SIZE SUV - Prices and Specs

Nov 14, 2017

•A distinctive, powerful full-size SUV designed to travel everywhere in luxury •New 2018 QX80 evolves INFINITI's presence in the luxury SUV segment •Luxurious cabin with quality materials, hand-crafted feel and advanced technologies •Pricing for the 2018 QX80 starts at $64,750 for the 2WD model and $67,850 with ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 TOYOTA TUNDRA REVIEW

Nov 9, 2017

2017 Toyota Tundra Limited CrewMax; Three years ago Toyota took great pains to iron out flaws and place a stronger finish on the cabin presence and related features – the glossy interior finish, lower center console compartments, and smart connectivity technology are standouts. ... Continue reading

Polaris Recalls General Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard

Oct 30, 2017

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2017; https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Polaris-Recalls-General-Recreational-OffHighway-Vehicles Recall Summary Name of Product: Polaris General side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) Hazard: The steering wheel shaft can shift and detach while in use, resulting in a loss of control a ... Continue reading

Ram Power Wagon Wins Rebelle Rally "Bone Stock" Award; Team 4 Corners Finishes Second Overall

Oct 25, 2017

For the second consecutive year, Ram has won the Bone Stock Award in the Rebelle Rally. ... Continue reading

2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Review By John Heilig

Oct 23, 2017

The TRD Pro looks tough. Again, according to Toyota, “its heritage-inspired ‘TOYOTA’ front grille with color-keyed surround, blacked-out hood scoop and graphic, color-keyed power outside mirrors with turn signal indicators, color-keyed door handles, black overfenders, and color-keyed rear bumper” serve to separ ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO FROM NYC SATURDAY MORNING! 7-9 AM October 7, 2017

Oct 7, 2017

Auto Lab is also about the automotive industry, its history, and its culture, presenting the ideas and advice of leading college faculty, authors, and automotive practitioners in a relaxed, conversational interactive format. ... Continue reading

2017 Toyota Land Cruiser Six Decades Later Review By Larry Nutson

Oct 5, 2017

Toyota’s Land Cruiser has been around the U.S. shores for sixty years. Some of you may have noticed and yet again, some not. ... Continue reading

Car Review: 2017 BMW Review - 2017 X4 M40i By John Heilig

Sep 18, 2017

2017 BMW Review - 2017 X4 M40i By John Heilig ... Continue reading

NEW GROUNDSPEED VOYAGER MT TIRE TO DEBUT AT SEMA 2017

Sep 15, 2017

NEW GROUNDSPEED VOYAGER MT TIRE TO DEBUT AT SEMA 2017 ... Continue reading

Car Review: 2017 Jaguar F-Pace S Review by John Heilig +VIDEO

Sep 10, 2017

2017 Jaguar F-Pace S Review ... Continue reading

ROAD TRIP: Tanganyika Wildlife Park Achieves Humane Certification for Animal Welfare

Aug 31, 2017

GODDARD, Kan., Aug. 31, 2017- Today, American Humane, the country's first national humane organization and the world's largest certifier of animal welfare and well-being, announced Tanganyika Wildlife Park has achieved certification through the global American Humane Conservation program. ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC (AUGUST 26, 2017) SATURDAY MORNING! 7-9 AM

Aug 26, 2017

Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart car ... Continue reading

KUKA produces two millionth Jeep Wrangler body-in-white

Aug 14, 2017

KUKA Toledo Production Operations (KTPO) celebrated the completion of its two millionth Jeep® Wrangler body-in-white, the latest milestone in a stellar history that has seen this unique plant rank consistently among the quality and productivity leaders in the North American automotive industry. ... Continue reading