Nissan’s Pathfinder is one of those vehicles that has evolved over time. It started as a scrappy 4×4 with available V6 power, a manual transmission, and a two-speed transfer case.…
About 15 years ago, we purchased our first 4×4, a 1995 Suzuki Sidekick affectionately known as the Teal Terror. It had loads of potential, but needed some TLC. For example,…
If you’re into interesting vehicles, especially those that can take you on adventures, the Overland Expo series offers a lot more than lifted Toyota Tacomas and Jeeps. For example, while…
The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is no spring chicken. The platform debuted in 2010 and is still in production in 2026. That’s 17 model years. While it’s undergone exterior tweaks, interior…
I’ve written about how a vehicle has to earn my trust. When we first got our Suzuki Jimny, it had an oil leak caused by an old crankshaft seal (fitting,…
Hey, remember cars? You know, sedans, coupes, wagons, and hatchbacks. Not crossovers, not SUVs or pickups, but cars. Kia still believes there’s a market for honest-to-goodness cars, as evidenced by…
This summer, we’ll travel over 10,000 miles while participating in two major road rallies and overland adventures in the U.S. and Canada. We’ll do so in two custom Subaru rally…
Mitsubishi released images of its next new vehicle, the 2027 Eclipse Sportback EV. Based on the Nissan Leaf, but with revised styling, the ’27 Eclipse Sportback will include Mitsubishi-specific items…
All-terrain tires are important when a vehicle is traversing uneven, challenging ground off the beaten path. But what about your footwear? A durable, traction-grabbing set of tires is instrumental in…
It’s been a busy spring and summer for us at Crankshaft Culture. We already attended Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, AZ. While we’d been long-time attendees as vendors and media,…
A good daily-driver pickup truck in the GTA needs two things: solid fuel efficiency and lasting durability. Heavy traffic on Highway 401 and the Don Valley Parkway wears down vehicles fast. That makes these two factors even more important for Toronto-area drivers. This section breaks down used light-duty truck engines…
If you are into off-roading, there are several trucks to consider for a fulfilling moment on rough terrain. The 2017 Ford F-250 is a considerable pick, with a rich association with off-roading. It already has a robust and rugged build and will require a few tweaks to make it all-rounded…
If your truck’s factory fog lights feel weak in rain, fog, snow, or on dark back roads, you are not alone. Many drivers search for the best LED fog lights for trucks because they want better visibility without turning their front end into a full off-road build. The right fog lights…
