Winter Wonderland Wanderlust: Holiday Travel in a JDM Mitsubishi
Like millions of other people, we’re headed home for the holidays in a couple of weeks. However, unlike millions of other people, we’re going to drive a 26 year-old diesel-powered…
We Just Bought Another Mitsubishi Pajero
In the immortal words of Britney Spears: “Oops, I did it again.” Yes, we bought a second short-wheelbase gen II Mitsubishi Pajero. We’re repeat offenders.
The Mongol Rally Short Film
You know how we are always saying “Every Vehicle is an Adventure”? Well, here’s proof.
2018 SEMA Show Gallery
The Specialty Equipment Market Association show, or SEMA as it is better known, showcased thousands of interesting, crazy, oddball, awesome, and some just plain obnoxious rigs this year.
Crankshaft Chronicles: Matt’s Swapped Suzuki Sidekick Sport
We all know that one person who seems to be a jack of all trades; a renaissance man (or woman). For me, that man is Matt Verley. From welding to…
Crankshaft Chronicles: Jeff Z’s 1920 Ford Model T
Crankshaft Culture’s mantra is “Every Vehicle is an Adventure.” But have you ever thought what was the first adventuremobile? It very well might be the Ford Model T. In the…
Is it Time for a Crossover Racing Series?
Crossovers are possibly the most popular auto segment out there. Pretty much every single automaker offers one. Often looked at as mundane—the minivan of the 21st century?—crossovers don’t have to…
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is Not an Eclipse, But is a Solid Crossover
Crossovers are money makers for car companies these days. Part car, part SUV, these hatchbacks are possibly the hottest segment in the automotive market today, and pretty much all manufacturers…
Crankshaft Culture Clothing Now Available
Hey you—don’t you think it’s time you treated yourself to a new tri-blend t-shirt, a warm hoodie, or a cool decal? We do, too. We’re excited to announce we’re now…
Meet Carry Potter, My Kei Truck
Gran Turismo was a video game that defined a generation. While many learned about and coveted Nissan Skylines, Silvias, Toyota Chasers, Mitsubishi GTOs, FTOs and Mazda Cosmos, it was the…
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…