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
The Florida Car Museums That Change How You See Your Car
You usually see a garage as a place to fix things. It holds tools, spare parts, and unfinished work. Over time, you learn how your car reacts to heat, distance, and stress. Across Florida, some garages take a different form. These Florida car museums turn into spaces that hold ideas,…
Behind-The-Wheel Lessons You Learn Only When Something Goes Wrong on the Road
Most drivers know the basics: how fast they’re allowed to go, what the red light means, and the importance of staying focused. On paper, almost everyone could pass a road safety test. But all that knowledge doesn’t always show up once people actually hit the road. You see this gap…
Why Today’s SUVs Are Designed for the Demands of Modern Highways
If you’ve spent any time on the road lately, you’ve probably noticed that the landscape has changed. SUVs are now the clear kings of the highway. According to data from Edmunds, they accounted for a record 58% of all vehicle sales between January and October 2024. At the same time,…