Toyota has chosen the 2026 Brussels Motor Show as the stage for the European debut of the all-new Hilux. The ninth generation of the brand’s most globally recognised pick-up arrives with a broader mission than any version before it: retain…
Every Dakar begins quietly. No trophies. No headlines yet. Just a short test that reminds everyone what lies ahead. For Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR W2RC), the 2026 Dakar Rally got underway with the opening Prologue near Yanbu on Saudi Arabia’s…
On 3 January 2026, Defender does something it has never done before. It rolls onto the start line of the Dakar Rally, not as a concept, not as a prototype curiosity, but as a full factory effort competing in the…
The Dakar Rally is not a place for second chances. It rewards preparation, consistency, and the ability to adapt when the plan breaks down. For Dacia, 2026 marks a second attempt at motorsport’s most demanding proving ground – and this…
We caught up on the 16th of October at four in the afternoon. Both in our offices, both surrounded by unfinished business. I was in Cologne, watching the light fade across the river. Thomas was somewhere in Switzerland, buried deep…
Stream the episode here, or search for @overlandeurope on your favourite podcast platform. In this episode of the OverlandEurope podcast, Mike speaks with Sherri Jo Wilkins, a traveller whose life has unfolded through movement rather than plans. Born in the…
In this episode of the OverlandEurope podcast, Mike sits down with Thérèse-Marie Becker for a wide-ranging conversation that moves well beyond vehicles and kit lists. Thérèse-Marie’s story begins with van life and climbing, shaped by physical limits, curiosity, and a…
Winter overland travel across Europe, Africa, and Australia, combining long-term vehicle and equipment testing, multi-country journeys, conservation reporting, practical skills, and food solutions for extended travel. (116 pages)
