Volkswagen of America Giving Away its Free Iconic Gewürz Ketchup
Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that VW part number 00010 ZDK-259-101, VW Gewürz Ketchup Brand, a condiment used to dress VW currywurst, will be available in the U.S. for…
Our 2024 Alcan 5000 Adventure Video
We’ve done the Alcan 5000 Rally three times now and written about it extensively. While on the 2024 winter rally, in which we partnered with INEOS Automotive, we took quite…
Rolling Stock Review: BFGoodrich g-Force Comp-2 A/S Plus On Our 2005 Subaru Forester XT
When we purchased our “bought not built” modified 2005 Subaru Forester XT (with the 5-speed manual), we knew the first thing that had to be changed: wheels and tires. This…
Automotive Detailing: How Much Do You Do?
Who doesn’t love the look of a freshly cleaned and detailed car? Lately, we’ve been traveling a lot, so I haven’t had a chance to do as much automotive detailing…
Subaru Forester XT Update: Fixes, New Tires, and Used Wheels
Back in January 2024, we bought a 2005 Subaru Forest XT. It had 190,000 miles, a bunch of go-fast mods, and was ready to inject some speed into our fleet.…
Michigan The Latest State to Revoke Mitsubishi Delica Registration
Michigan has sent letters to Mitsubishi Delica owners informing them their vans are no longer road-legal. This Mitsubishi Delica deregistration discovery was made in the MDOC: Mitsubishi Delica Owners Club…
We Were Guests On the Overland Journal Podcast
Recently, Mercedes and I had the pleasure of appearing on the Overland Journal Podcast hosted by Scott Brady. We did the show while attending the 2024 Overland Expo-West event in…
We Finished The 2024 Baltic Sea Circle Rally. It Changed Us.
Well, we did it: We finished the 2024 Baltic Sea Circle Rally in a 2024 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pro. We drove nearly 5,000 miles, visited nine countries, and did it…
My Mother Is My Travel Inspiration
Wanderlust. It’s a word that gets tossed around a lot these days due in part to the endless array of photos on Instagram, travel vlogs on YouTube, and quick idyllic…
Europe Bound: We’ve Entered Superlative Adventure Club’s Baltic Sea Circle Rally
We’re going global! Andy and I are competing in the 2024 Baltic Sea Circle Rally, the northernmost rally in the world. It spans nine countries, 16 days, and 7,500 kilometers! And,…
Guest Posts
Why Vehicle Size Matters More in City Traffic Than Drivers Realize
City driving has a way of making every vehicle feel larger than it looks on paper. A compact car can vanish beside a delivery van. An older sedan can lose its view of the road behind a tall SUV. A bus pulling away from the curb can shift the pace…
What Is Uninsured Motorist Coverage and How Does It Work?
According to a 2025 Insurance Research Council study, 15.4 percent of drivers in 2023 were uninsured, which works out to be more than one in seven drivers. Most states were displaying trends of high uninsured motorist rates from 2017 to 2023. When a driver who is to blame for an…
What Are DUI Laws for Underage Drivers?
3.7% of licensed drivers in the United States are teenagers, but they have accident rates that are nearly three times higher than drivers aged 21 years and older. Drivers under the age of 21 are responsible for a substantial number of alcohol-related accidents. DUI laws for underage individuals are much…