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What Is Overlanding? Off-Road In-Vehicle Camping Explained
So, What Is Overlanding? We don’t usually refer to Wikipedia as a source, but in this case, we will, as the site’s definition of overlanding sums up nicely exactly what the activity entails: “Overlanding is self-reliant overland travel to remote destinations where the journey is the principal goal. Typically, but not exclusively, it is accomplished with mechanized off-road-capable transport (from bicycles to trucks) where the principal form of lodging is camping, often lasting for extended lengths of time (months to years) and spanning international boundaries.” See all 27 photos What Is Overlanding 101 Overlanding is a combination of remote travel, off-roading, and camping. Overlanding’s origins date back to the early 1900s when Australia began to establish r...
2008 Acura TSX: Finding That Perfect Balance
It’s safe to say that Angel Pena, owner of this supercharged 2008 Acura TSX, has a “type.” Having been enamored with Acura’s entry-level sedan ever since it was first introduced, he knew right away he’d get his hands on one, and eventually, he did just that. Today, a decade later, he’s moved on to his second TSX chassis and managed to find a picture-perfect combination of what so many others often strive for: an almost completely street-legal build that’s tame enough for the street yet can hold its own on the track. Right Car, Wrong Color That initial purchase, a 2005 Carbon Grey version of the TSX about a decade ago, proved to be everything he imagined, though it was simply the wrong color. Angel adds, “My dream was always to own...
The U.S.-Market Volkswagen Passat Sedan Is Being Killed in 2023
It’s a nerve-wracking time to be a sedan in the U.S. right now. The market is shifting away from four-door family cars toward SUVs and crossovers. The latest casualty in this move is the Volkswagen Passat, which will be discontinued in the U.S. by 2023, according to a report from Wards Auto. “We’ve made a decision to cancel the Passat for the U.S. The sales trend is very firmly in favor of SUV models, as indicated by the success of the [Chattanooga-built] Atlas,” Volkswagen brand chief Ralf Brandstätter told Wards. Production of the U.S.-market Passat will end at Volkswagen’s U.S. plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in 2023, coinciding with the all-electric Volkswagen ID4 SUV’s ramp-up to full capacity. (Keep in mind the American Passat is unique from the E...
The Lesser-Known Fashion Brands Our Editors Are Championing This Season
Despite all of the chaos and uncertainty, it feels as though 2020 was the year of the small brand. Of course, that is is not to diminish the struggles that independent brands have faced (and still face) through the pandemic, but as the parameters of our lives have shrunk, our fascination for small-scale production has only grown. Whether it’s due to concern for the environment, or purely a fear that independent businesses would fail without our support, platforms such as Etsy and Instagram have given us a chance to discover new names like never before. As a team we’re passionate about championing small brands, and like intrepid explorers, we’ve spent many-an evening wading through the internet to hunt down those unknown labels—when you ...
Here are 20 of the Best 2020 Black Friday Deals Offered by DJs
Those who crushed an entire turkey dinner last night can attest that the next-day Thanksgiving hangover is very real. As we veg out on our couches with Harry Potter marathons playing on screens and tryptophan flowing through our veins, it’s difficult not to whip out the phone and do a little online shopping for Black Friday deals. There’s no shortage of Black Friday deals in the EDM world this year. As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, there’s no better time to learn a new skill, so those who want to take up DJing or music production should take advantage of the deals from the gear and tech side of the industry. Monster discounts are available on equipment from leading DJ manufacturer Pioneer DJ, products from renowned audio design company AIAIAI, and plugins...
2021 Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia K5 Comparison Test: Two Alternatives to Your Average Accord
Hyundai Sonata Full Overview Ask a MotorTrend staffer which midsize sedan is best, and the reply “Honda Accord” will come as quickly and reflexively as a leg kick follows a tap to the patellar tendon. The Honda leads our midsize sedan rankings, and for good reason. But for many buyers, an Accord or a Toyota Camry is just too obvious a choice, or too ubiquitous. For decades the corporately linked Korean automakers have offered more features and tech for the same or less money, and now they’re even offering bolder designs. Hyundai and Kia also still offer longer warranties than the Japanese nameplates, despite mounting evidence that you may never need it: Kia recently tied for the top spot in J.D. Power’s 2020 Initial Quality Study (Hyundai ranked ninth, Honda 19th, T...
2021 BMW 540i xDrive First Test: Quick, But Not Exactly Fun
BMW 5-Series Full Overview The seventh generation of the BMW 5 Series, coded “G30,” has not earned universal praise at MotorTrend as had some earlier models. When it competed in our 2018 Car of the Year contest, we chided its “numb handling and response” and lamented “an anodyne feel that permeates all of these 5 Series entries.” We attributed that largely to BMW’s decision to migrate the 5 to the architecture that underpins the larger, heavier 7 Series. In our luxury midsize category rankings, the 5 has trailed the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Audi A6, and at times even the Lexus ES. Well, BMW has sharpened its pencils and rolled out a revamped G30 5 Series for 2021. This new 5 Series boasts loads of detail improvements, including a 48-volt mild hy...
We Predict These Expensive-Looking H&M Boots Will Sell Out Fast
We love a good winter boot as much as the next person, but we have a particular soft spot for unearthing a high street hero that not only looks the part but also is kind to our bank balances. This month H&M was the latest brand to offer up one such gem in the form of its knee-high kitten heel boots. A bit of a departure from the many chunky-soled styles proliferating on the high street this season, this pair has a a far more elegant feel to it, which very much matches our craving to feel a little more polished right now (anyone else feeling a little loungewear-weary?) You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the...
Ski-Toting Mercury Cougar of James Bond 007 Movie Fame Could Top $200,000
Whatever you think of George Lazenby’s turn as James Bond in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service—famously his first and only appearance on screen as 007—this 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 convertible deserves recognition as one of the coolest ski-equipped Bond cars in existence. Driven by the character played by Dame Diana Rigg, Contessa Tracy di Vicenzo, it was both an unlikely getaway car and an unexpected entrant in an ice racing event—leaving a lot of twisted metal, and frustrated SPECTRE henchmen in its wake. Now, this fascinating Bond car is for sale through Bonhams, and the high end of the auction estimate is a heady $200,000 when it crosses the auction block on December 16, 2020. It’s one of three used in the film, the seller claims, and apparently appeared in the scene in...
Tatiana Calderón Is Racing Toward F1, and Wants Other Women to Follow
Tatiana Calderón is probably the fastest woman on the planet right now, and the 27-year-old Columbian’s racing career has been punctuated by a number of firsts. She was the first woman to compete in both Japanese Super Formula and Formula 2, and was part of the first all-female LMP2 driver lineup in Le Mans history earlier this year. She’s also the first woman Alfa Romeo has ever signed as a test driver for their Formula 1 team, and that’s where she’s headed. “I want to be a full time Formula 1 driver, that’s my dream. It’s why I wake up in the morning,” Calderón told MotorTrend during a virtual roundtable event hosted by Alfa Romeo Racing. But getting a seat at the pinnacle of motorsport is a herculean task for even the most experienced and ...
Zara’s Loungewear Section Is So Good I May Never Want to Wear Jeans Again
Not that I wear jeans very often these days, but one glance of Zara’s loungewear section and I may never want to reach for my rigid denim again. Their latest drop of casual-cozy pieces are beautiful with a capital B, and as a homebody whose middle name is basically hygge, the collection fulfills my coziest loungewear dreams. As we embrace the crisp and cooler weather, there’s no doubt that our style choices are erring towards all things comfy. Moreover, with more time spent at home this winter, we’re looking for loungewear that is casual, but also ready for whenever an Insta-moment may arise. After several hours of swooning and scrolling through Zara’s site, below, I’m sharing some of my favorite loungewear pieces from the popular retailer that are next-leve...
A Crazy-Expensive Vintage Bag Is the Most Popular Tote of 2020
Welcome to our series, Survival of the Chicest. Here, we’ll look at the world’s most iconic fashion items, from Chanel pumps to the Breton top, charting their rise to fashion fame and decoding their allure. Ultimately we’ll be investigating what it is that’s made these pieces so popular and allowed them to stand the test of time. Today we’re looking at the Hermès Birkin bag and how it continues to appear on the arms of fashion editors, celebrities and influencers alike. From Hollywood to the FROW, the iconic Birkin bag has become a global symbol of status and wealth. Its easy-to-recognise shape and hardware can be customised in countless exotic materials, and it’s handcrafted in a six-phase process over the course of 20 hours. Even with its jaw-dropping ...
