Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Sales Are Way Up. Why?
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…
Surviving (and Loving) Our JDM Suzuki Jimny’s First Long Road Trip
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,…
Review: 2026 Kia K4 Hatchback GT-Line Turbo – Is It An Underrated Hot Hatch?
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…
Students Build Two Custom Vehicles for Our 10,000+ Mile Summer Rally/Overland Adventures
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 Eclipse Sportback EV Debuts; Uses Nissan Leaf Underpinnings
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…
Tested: The North Face Women’s Altamesa 500 V2 Shoes, Are They Up for All-Terrain Traversing?
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…
Crankshaft Culture To Attend & Instruct at Northwest Overland Rally and Overland Expo PNW
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,…
Bus Stop: The Kindred Motorworks Custom EV Volkswagen Bus
No matter where you go in the world, the classic Volkswagen Bus—the Type 2—is an icon. Now, Kindred Motorworks of Vallejo, CA, near San Francisco, is taking this legend and…
Our 2026 Overland Expo West Experience
One of the biggest overland shows out there is Overland Expo West. It’s been going on since 2009, and I’ve been to the majority of them. But 2026 was a…
Suzuki Jimny Tire Size Change: BFGoodrich KO2 to KO3 and Why
Our 1998 Suzuki Jimny Wide came with a nearly new set of BFGoodrich All-Terrain KO2 tires in 235/75/15. This was a definite plus when buying the little JDM SUV. However,…
Guest Posts
Why Hiring a Local Huntington Beach Car Accident Lawyer Matters
When a collision happens on Pacific Coast Highway during rush hour, the difference between adequate compensation and a settlement that falls short often comes down to one factor: whether your legal representation understands the specific dynamics of Orange County’s accident landscape. Local traffic patterns, regional insurance practices, and the nuances…
Common Mistakes That Can Hurt a Car Accident Case
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s 2023 data, motor vehicle crashes result in millions of injury-related incidents annually across the United States — yet a significant portion of those injured never recover the full compensation they’re entitled to. Not because their cases lacked merit, but because of decisions…
What Makes Truck Accident Cases in Austin More Complex Than Car Crashes
When a commercial truck collides with a passenger vehicle on Austin’s busy highways, the aftermath extends far beyond the immediate physical damage. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s 2023 data, large truck crashes are 2.4 times more likely to result in fatalities than passenger car accidents — yet…