Crankshaft Chronicles: 14-Year-Old Andy Didn’t Know Everything About Cars. Just Ask His Mom
It was the summer of 1992. My mother had just bought her first car, a ’92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport, on her own after her divorce from my father. If…
The 15 Most Interesting Vehicles at the 2026 Oregon International Auto Show
We visit the Oregon International Auto Show each year. Here, you can often see the latest models along with a host of custom vehicles. This year’s event runs Feb. 19–22…
Moon Disc / Speed Disc Hubcaps: Machined Metal Masterpieces
I don’t know what it is, but I’ve always been a fan of a certain hubcap: Moon discs, sometimes called racing discs or land-speed hubcaps. If I’m going to use…
Living With a Third-Gen JDM Suzuki Jimny: What We’ve Learned So Far
We bought our JDM 1998 Suzuki Jimny Wide in June of 2025; however, we hadn’t had much time to work on it until November. Since then, we’ve done a host…
BFGoodrich Celebrates 50 Years of All-Terrain Tires
We’re big fans of BFGoodrich tires. In fact, we have them on all four of our vehicles. For 2026, the iconic brand is celebrating 50 years of radial all-terrain tires…
Oregon Introduces House Bill 4063 to Legalize Kei Car Registration
In June of 2025, Oregon looked to be the next state to legalize the registration of kei vehicles for road use. Unfortunately, the bill was scrapped in favor of an…
Globe Trekker’s Camper Platform Unlocks the Ford E-Series’ Off-Road, Overland Potential
Overland expedition engineering company, Globe Trekker, known for its four-season adventure campers, has debuted its new Ford E-Series Camper for E350 and E450 models. For use with the Ford E-Series…
Crankshaft Chronicles: We’re Going ‘H’ In An F-250
When I was in high school in Minnesota, I had a friend, Doug. His dad was a bricklayer. He never wanted big, new, expensive trucks. He wanted older trucks that…
Oregon To Reintroduce Kei Truck Bill
In June of 2025, Oregon had its biggest push to legalize kei trucks for road use. However, after being a standalone bill to start with, it got thrown into another…
Tariffs Are Affecting JDM Car Enthusiasts
Tariffs have been a big deal in the United States over the past year. A lot of items coming from, well, pretty much anywhere other than the USA, have a…
Guest Posts
America’s Deadliest Roads and Stories Behind Them
The deadliest roads in America claimed more lives in 2022 than any year since 2007, with the U.S. reaching a fatality rate of 1.37 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled. This paints a sobering picture of road safety across the nation. Among the most dangerous highways in America, Interstate…
Driving Older Vehicles Comes With Responsibilities Many Ignore
Driving older vehicles offers charm and character, but it also comes with responsibilities many drivers tend to overlook. Unlike newer models, aging cars demand closer attention to safety, maintenance, and overall roadworthiness to prevent avoidable risks. Neglecting these aspects can impact not just the driver, but others sharing the road…
How Modern SUVs Are Raising the Bar for Road Safety
Sport utility vehicles have evolved into some of the safest machines on the road today. What began as a category built for durability and off-road performance now stands at the forefront of automotive safety innovation. This shift comes at a time when broader road safety trends are showing measurable progress.…