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First Look: LOKI Basecamp Icarus


Presented by LOKI Basecamp – LOKI Basecamp, maker of premier four-season pods that transform a stock pickup truck into the ultimate adventure vehicle, is proud to release its second model, the Icarus, into the wild. 

The new slide-in camper retains the same four-season capabilities and all the basic comforts and functions of the Falcon but condenses it into a smaller, and lighter package that’s more agile and easier to drive while overlanding. The modular interior design is carried over from the Falcon, allowing users to customize the interior to suit their needs, be it sports, leisure, or field office. 

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“We designed the Icarus with a philosophy of no compromises” said founder and CEO Pierre-Mathieu Roy. “We wanted a four-season unit that was light enough for easy driving both on and off-road, and it needed to be strong enough to carry all of our outdoor toys on the exterior rack system” continued Roy. 

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The reengineered and reinforced fiberglass shell adds the structural support requested by Roy and it boasts R16 insulation, making it suitable for use in all four seasons. A Webasto Heating Unit supplies hot air and water, and A/C is powered by a 12v air conditioner. A 2,000-watt inverter is up to the task of charging the onboard 300ah to 600ah Lithium battery bank, and rooftop solar panels can supply up to an additional 300w of energy. The Icarus also boasts an on-board water pump, a 15-gallon fresh water tank and 13-gallon grey water tank. The exterior is adorned with an up to 48,000 Lumen light bar on the front, and utility LED lights on the sides and rear as well as a retractable awning. Like the Falcon, the Icarus also has a modular exterior rack system that can be configured to carry a wide range of sporting goods. 

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LOKI Basecamp

The interior has room for a full bed over the cab, hidden storage for a portable toilet, and a multi-function seating and table area that can be reconfigured to make room for an additional bed. The kitchenette features a stainless-steel sink and a mobile induction cooktop. Remaining interior space is dedicated to a mudroom with a mobile shower. That precious real estate can also be used to hang wet clothing or for additional seating.

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Later this year it will be possible to add a Red Tail Overland structure on the roof of the Icarus, transforming it into a penthouse with a full 4 season bed.

The Icarus is available in two models: the Icarus 6 will fit trucks with 6.5-foot beds and the Icarus 8 is for larger trucks with 8-foot beds. Prices start at $69,000, with many custom options available. LOKI Basecamp is currently accepting pre-orders with a $5,000 deposit through its website at www.lokibasecamp.com. Once finished, the Icarus will be hand-delivered and installed for customers in North America. For more information about LOKI Basecamp, please direct media inquiries to Bobby Lea at bobby.lea@backbone.media.

Hennessey Mammoth 1000 Ram TRX Floggs Their Dyno

Thats a ton of torque!

Hats off, its time to salute the Dyno Room at Hennessey Performance. It has been subjected to millions of horsepower over the years, and their latest Dodge Ram TRX has an achievement unlocked. With their special blend of boost and tuning, it has proven to be a consistent badass. Mild-mannered in traffic, they loaded the rollers to simulate highway rolls to dial-in the transmission for more power.

This prototype will form the basis for the Mammoth 1000 SUV, with seating for 7 and 761 horsepower at the ground. Torque at the tires is a blistering 701 lb-ft, and it does this without E85. Your Dodge, Jeep, Ram, & Chrysler Hemis can also be treated to Hennessey upgrades ranging from mild to wild. Click the button to learn more and stay with us for all your Hennessey news.

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Yadier Álvarez Just Bought an Insane Apocalypse HellFire 6×6 Truck

Yadier Álvarez has just added an absolutely brutal vehicle to his creation, thanks to Apocalypse 6×6. His new Hellfire 6×6 is packing a 500 horsepower 6.2L V8 LS3 Corvette engine. Power from this engine is evenly distributed to all six of the truck’s tires, thanks to a proprietary mechanical middle axle. As for the specific of his Hellfire 6×6, it’s finished in a Kevlar coating, features a roll-and-lock fastback, ¼” thick full steel face bumper with enclosed 9,500 lbs winch, ¼” thick full steel windshield armor, active suspension, 40-inch tires and more. These Hellfire 6×6’s start at $150,000 and they’re worth every penny. They can also be equipped with the 707 horsepower 6.2L V8 supercharged Hellcat engine. For more information, be sure to visit Apocalypse6x6.com.

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2021 Hennessey HPE1000 Jeep Trackhawk Is AWD Perfection

Our only gripe with a Dodge Demon for sale is that it sends all power to the rear wheels. In order to fully grasp what the supercharged HEMI has to offer, the 2021 Hennessey HPE1000 Jeep Trackhawk is AWD perfection. Starting with the meanest Jeep Grand Cherokee, their proprietary blend of herbs and spices yields 1,012 horsepower and 969 lb-ft of torque. To put that into perspective, we see Alex push this example while passengers giggle. If your HEMI needs unprecedented power, click the button!

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Regulatory ruling brings new DeLorean closer to reality, current brand owner says—but the reincarnated 80s classic may go electric

New DeLorean, viewed from behind, with a city skyline in the background.
Photo: DeLorean Motor Company.

DeLorean Motor Company, the firm based in Humble, Texas, that currently owns the fabled DeLorean DMC automotive brand, stated this week that a final rule document released January 15 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) brings their promised production of a new DeLorean vehicle a big step closer to reality.

However, the automaker also noted that the new DeLorean may be built with an electric rather than an internal combustion powertrain.

The regulation, an outgrowth of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (a.k.a. The FAST Act), signed into law by President Obama in 2015, allows exemption from certain federal motor vehicle safety standards for low-volume manufacturers of replica vehicles.

“Low volume” is defined as production of up to 325 units, and the replicas must resemble conventionally manufactured vehicles from more than 25 years ago.

SEMA (the Specialty Equipment Market Association), an aftermarket automotive equipment trade group that has lobbied tirelessly for this regulation for years, applauded the final ruling this week.

“The roadblocks have been eliminated,” said SEMA President and CEO Christopher J. Kersting, in a statement. “Companies will be able to hire workers, start making necessary parts and components, and produce and sell cars.”

In a January 20 blog post, the DeLorean Motor Company, which acquired rights to the brand as well as unsold parts inventory from the original DeLorean automaker in 1995, reacted with a similar level of enthusiasm about the impact of the final ruling on making the dream of building new DeLoreans a reality, stating that “Companies like DeLorean will now be able to apply for authorization to produce and sell vehicles under this program.”

According to Road and Track, the company’s original plan was to sell a modest number of new DeLorean vehicles—about 50 per year—at a price of around $100,000.

However, in a disclosure that may irk some of the more traditionally minded DeLorean enthusiasts, the company also noted that “we’ve been considering switching to an all-electric as the future,” citing concerns about their ability to maintain emissions compliance with an internal-combustion platform for vehicles that they had originally planned to begin building in 2017.

How the market may react to the idea of an electric DeLorean seems tough to predict, although the idea of finding 50 customers per year for a limited-production vehicle does not, intuitively, seem daunting.

In fact, an electric powertrain may be a no-brainer way to breathe new excitement into a vehicle that, in its original incarnation, was notoriously underpowered.

A strong electric motor might be just what the DeLorean needs to finally deliver performance that matches the sleek lines and stainless-steel finish of the exterior.

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Bill Hayward

Bill Hayward, a writer, marketer, and car enthusiast, is editor and publisher of AutoNewsblaster. Originally a native of the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C., he currently resides in South Central Pennsylvania. Contact: auto.enthusiasts.news@gmail.com or 717-968-0883.

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2021 Alpina B5 Arrives With Big Power & Plush Amenities

We said goodbye to the F90 Series M5 over the Holidays. It had a great run since early 2018, but BMW is moving quickly to stay ahead of the competition. With an all-new 5-Series on the horizon, get ready for something wild. That’s because the 2021 Alpina B5 will arrive with big power & plush amenities.

Starting where it counts, the 4.4-liter twin turbo has been boosted to 621 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. The sedan has been clocked at 62 mph in only 3.4 seconds along with a top speed of 205 mph. Maximum torque arrives at only 2,000 RPM, so hang on!

Inside you will find wood and machined aluminum along with their trademark Lavalina leather. Alpina forges new 20″ wheels in silver, black, or Himalaya Gray. Behind them are 15.6″ brakes on floating calipers. As always, each Alpina model can be built-to-order with any interior or exterior colors you desire. Our dealers have all the info, so click the link below and stay with us for all your Alpina updates.

Fab Fours Unleashes the Kymera

Greek children had plenty of reasons to be afraid of the dark, and the most fearsome monster was the Chimera. The beast written about by Homer was a combination of lion, goat and snake. Splicing together the most lethal parts of each is a recipe for dominance, and that is why Fab Fours has unleashed their Kymera.

What began life as a Chevy Colorado shop truck inevitably became a statement to the world of 4WD. Known around the world for their rugged, American made parts, the fabricators began by removing all the stock suspension. Fox Racing supplied a special blend of rock crawling with a hint of Stadium Super Truck. With coil springs taller than your truck, it gives the look of a classic body-drop without cutting up the floors.

Before dropping in a Cummins 12-Valve diesel, a roll cage was tied into the frame and suspension mounts. A compound turbo setup offers boost in any situation, with a soundtrack that echoes from Charlotte to Charleston. I have had the opportunity to showcase their builds at auto shows across the country. One underlying fact of each is that the 4WD community hates junk products. The industry is full of foreign-sourced imitations, and they are a recipe to leave you stranded. That’s why you should click the link below to see what Fab Fours offers for your truck.