Ken Brubaker

Los Angeles

Editor at Electrified - Power Automedia

Contributor at Ford Muscle

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Articles

First-Ever Midwest Discovery Route Leads 4x4s To MOORE Expo

1 week ago | offroadxtreme.com | Ken Brubaker

You may notice 4x4s coated in trail dirt and mud arriving at the off-road and overlanding-focused 2025 MOORE Expo in Springfield, Missouri. This is thanks to the first-ever Midwest Discovery Route—an exclusive, optional 300-mile off-road adventure that leads participants to the Expo. The Midwest Discovery Route Is Designed For Overland VehiclesThe new Midwest Discovery Route, presented by Midland Radio, is a standalone event that runs from April 21–26.
2025 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals Exclusive News And Updates

2 weeks ago | offroadxtreme.com | Ken Brubaker

A lot is happening behind the scenes at the 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals as preparations get underway for the 2025 season, and we have exclusive news and updates on what 4×4 fans can expect. For example, new vendors, awards, and more are in store for both the 38th Annual Steve Shannon 4-Wheel Jamboree Summer Nationals in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, and the 44th Annual Tire Rack 4-Wheel Jamboree Fall Nationals Driven by Yokohama, in Danville, Indiana.
BMR Suspension Panhard Rod

2 weeks ago | offroadxtreme.com | Ken Brubaker

Over the past few months, the team at BMR Suspension has rolled out a variety of suspension and chassis parts to make the popular 2021-2025 Ford Bronco even better, both off-road and on-road. The company isn’t slowing down with its new product offerings, and its newest creation is a beefy, on-car-adjustable Panhard rod that provides several upgrades compared to the factory rod. As a bonus, it’s designed and manufactured in the USA. What Does A Panhard Rod Do?
Polestar 3

2 weeks ago | electrifiedmag.com | Ken Brubaker

It’s nearly impossible to turn a corner in Los Angeles and not come face-to-fender with a Tesla. No other electric vehicle manufacturer has been able to hit the sales numbers that Tesla has. However, aside from the funky Cybertruck, Tesla’s core product line has started to feel a bit stale. Plus, Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s political activity has turned off some potential buyers. It could be the right time for another EV disruptor to carve away some sales from Tesla—Polestar could be that brand.
The Truck You’ve Been Waiting For?

3 weeks ago | offroadxtreme.com | Ken Brubaker

If you’ve been eyeballing GMC’s new Sierra EV pickup truck but have been held back by the lack of an off-road package, this news will interest you. Starting with the 2026 model, the company will offer its all-electric truck in the AT4 trim. What Is GMC’s AT4 Package, Exactly? AT4 (an acronym for All-Terrain 4WD) is GMC’s off-road package. It debuted with the 2019 Sierra 1500 and has since been expanded to several truck and SUV models, including the Canyon, Sierra HD, and Yukon.
Celebrate Adventure & Off-Road Freedom

3 weeks ago | offroadxtreme.com | Ken Brubaker

Today isn’t just another run-of-the-mill Friday; it’s National Jeep 4×4 Day! The observance was created in 2016 by the Jeep brand and takes place annually on April 4. The month and date for National Jeep 4×4 Day were chosen for a reason. You see, 4/4 is a play on 4×4, there are four letters in “Jeep,” and there are four key Jeep brand values—authenticity, freedom, adventure, and passion. Oh, and it also references the four natural elements—water, air, fire, and earth.
K&N Performance's NextGen Cold Air Intake

3 weeks ago | offroadxtreme.com | Ken Brubaker

A press release recently crossed our desk mentioning trucks, Jeeps, SUVs, and a new air intake system called NextGen. The system is said to provide increased horsepower, airflow, and torque. Naturally, this caught our attention. Here’s what we learned about K&N Engineering’s NextGen Cold Air Intakes, which the company claims are its most advanced intake systems to date. What Are The Performance Gains? Let’s start with the numbers.
OnX Offroad Cellphone Coverage Layer

1 month ago | offroadxtreme.com | Ken Brubaker

Off-roading is full of surprises—some good, and some not so great. One of the not-so-great surprises is finding out that the trail you’re exploring doesn’t have cellphone service when you expected it to be awash in coverage. Suddenly, your ability to communicate and summon help, if necessary, disappears. Fortunately, onX Offroad has a new feature that adds cellphone coverage layers to its maps. This allows you to know in advance whether the trail you’ll be on has coverage.
MORRFlate Makes Airing Down Your 4x4’s Tires Easy

1 month ago | offroadxtreme.com | Ken Brubaker

You’ll hear the hissing sound of air releasing from tires at almost every trailhead as off-roaders lower their 4×4’s tire pressure before hitting the trail. When exiting the trail, you’ll often hear the sound of an air compressor as they add air to the tires to return them to street pressure.
Most Spacious Rooftop Tent On The Market Today

1 month ago | offroadxtreme.com | Ken Brubaker

If you use your 4×4 for overlanding or general camping, Roof Space, a rooftop tent (RTT) manufacturer, has unveiled something you need to see. It’s called the Roof Space 4, and it’s said to have a setup time of just 30 seconds, more sleeping space than a California King-size bed, and a weight of just 196 pounds. The company claims it’s the most spacious hardshell rooftop tent on the market today.