Crankshaft Chronicles: Phil and the Other Evo – Mitsubishi’s Rare Pajero Evolution
Meet Phil, a self-professed Mitsubishi enthusiast (to put it mildly) and owner of an Evo. Not a Lancer Evo, a Pajero Evo. Phil is also an asset to the entire…
What We’ve Learned After a Year With Our Delica, the Space Tractor
Amazingly, it’s been a bit more than year with our Delica. It’s amazing the places we’ve gone and the things we’ve seen with the Space Tractor in just over 365…
RC Crawlers as a Project Car Alternative
Project cars and adventuring are costly hobbies that require planning and taking time off. I can’t always work on the cars, hitting up trails with friends or spending the weekend…
Crankshaft Chronicles: Jon’s Jeep Cherokee ‘Rusty the TexJ’
We all have different objectives when it comes to vehicle builds. Some want the most off-road capable vehicle they can build. Others are looking to go as fast as possible.…
A Year with the $500 Dodge Durango
It’s been a year since I picked up my $500 2004 Dodge Durango and the car is wonderful. We’ve put around 6,000 miles on it going on family road trips…
Toyota RAV4 vs Suzuki Escudo vs Mitsubishi Delica is the Best Race Ever
It is without a single doubt in my mind, this race between a first-gen two-door Toyota RAV4, a two-door hardtop Suzuki Escudo, and a long-wheelbase Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear is…
Q: What has 15 Cylinders and Makes 369 hp? A: Our Four Cars Combined (Not Our Pajero)
On my break today, I went and saw my co-worker’s Dodge Challenger. It’s got a 5.7-liter HEMI V8. It’s got exhaust cutouts. It’s got a lumpy cam. It is going…
The Space Tractor Off Road
We took the Space Tractor (our 1989 Mitsubishi Delica) to the 2018 BC Overland Rally near Hemlock Valley, BC last week. After a fantastic four days, we concluded with an…
Crankshaft Chronicles: Marlon Chopra’s Subaru Crosstrek
Marlon Chopra was living in Portland, Oregon when he learned his sister wanted to get rid of her Tangerine 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek. He jumped at the chance to buy…
2018 NWAPA Drive Revolution: Driving the Best EVs, Hybrids, and Plug-In Hybrids
The Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA) has held a “green car” media event, known as Drive Revolution, every year for the last several years. This event provides an opportunity for NWAPA…
Guest Posts
Protecting Your GPS and Navigation History from Tracking
Every time you open a map app, your phone logs where you are, where you’re going, and how long you stay. That data doesn’t just sit on your device. It flows to servers, gets analyzed by algorithms, and can end up in the hands of advertisers — or worse. According…
Cheap Car Insurance Without Deposit in 2026: How to Get $0 Down Coverage
Quick answer: Can you really get cheap car insurance with no deposit? Let’s cut through the noise. In 2026, “cheap car insurance without deposit” doesn’t mean you walk away with free coverage. What it actually means is you’re not paying an extra upfront fee beyond your first payment. Every legitimate…
Car Culture Without Borders: How Enthusiasts Move Their Vehicles Across the Country
Car culture has never been confined to one place. What once revolved around local meets and regional scenes has expanded into something far more connected. Enthusiasts now buy, sell, and showcase vehicles across states, sometimes across the entire country. A build that starts in one city might be finished in…