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Ryan ZumMallen is the Senior Writer at Trucks.com. He covers the consumer automotive market and reviews vehicles. His writing also has appeared in Car and Driver, Road & Track, The Verge and elsewhere. He can be found on Twitter: @Zoomy575M

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Trucks.com put the Jeep Gladiator, Ford Ranger and Toyota Tacoma through torture in the Mojave National Preserve to test the new crop of midsize pickup trucks.

Outdoor Gear Elevates Harsh Mojave Overlanding Trip

Ryan ZumMallen
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Rooftop tents, portable GPS guides and high-class cooking tools provided a touch of luxury on a 140-mile off-road adventure through the Mojave National Preserve.
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Hardcore adventurers are finding the perfect off-road package in an unlikely place – the family-focused Lexus GX, with its powerful engine and Land Cruiser roots.
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Toyota Tacoma owners famously outfit the midsize truck with parts from a vibrant aftermarket industry to prepare the pickup for rugged adventure.
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Ford is likely testing a prototype of its Bronco SUV using the F-150 full-size truck frame and several rugged components.
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A Toyota and Subaru partnership will produce a battery-electric platform for sedans and crossovers that directly compete with the Tesla model lineup.
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Jaguar Land Rover pushes its 2020 Defender through rocks and rivers in the Kenyan wilderness as the off-roader nears its public debut.
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A new study finds that repair costs for the aluminum Ford F-150 are not expensive as once thought, although other drawbacks exist.
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The 2019 Honda Passport is an approachable off-road crossover that delivers adventuring features at a price beginners will appreciate.
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Trevor Milton, founder of Nikola Motor, takes on diesel trucks when he explains his vision for the hydrogen trucking company.
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