Eight Years Ago I Fell In Love With the Mitsubishi Delica
Eight years ago, I drove a Mitsubishi Delica for the first time. (I even wrote a post about what it’s like to drive a Mitsubishi Delica.) My wife, Mercedes, and…
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…
Guest Posts
The GTA Buyer’s Checklist: What to Inspect Before Buying a Used Ram 1500 in Ontario
The used truck market in the Greater Toronto Area moves fast. A Ram 1500 with low mileage and a clean look doesn’t always tell the whole story. Rust, worn parts, and electrical problems can hide under a nice surface. Skipping an inspection before you buy is how people end up…
Can an Independent Mechanic Service Your Ford Without Voiding the Warranty?
Australian Ford owners are not tied to a franchised dealer to keep a new-car warranty valid. For years the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has said a manufacturer cannot lawfully refuse a warranty claim just because the scheduled servicing happened somewhere other than a dealership, provided the work follows the…
Affordable Used Cars in Hackensack: Find Quality Without Breaking the Bank
You’ve probably seen it happen to a friend: they walk into a dealership planning to spend $12,000 and somehow drive off, owing $19,000 with fees they never saw on the sheet. It is one of the most common traps in car buying, and it’s exactly why more Bergen County buyers…