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…
Mitsubishi to Celebrate “Delica Festival” with Custom Versions of Delica D:5 and Delica Mini at Tokyo Auto Salon 2026
The Tokyo Auto Salon is on my bucket list of events to go to. And this year, Mitsubishi Motors will exhibit 11 vehicles. The brand has a theme this year:…
The Mitsubishi Montero Is Coming Back. Probably. Maybe.
Mitsubishi Motors has been a two-decade-long curiosity for me, as the Japanese automaker tries to find its place in the world and the North American automotive market. The brand has…
Breathe New Life Into Old Routes With Quick Excursions
Welcome to 2026! This is my first post of the new year, and I wanted to take a moment to remind you to get out there and explore. Whether it’s…
His-n-Hers Fjällräven Expedition Down Lite Jackets: Solid Contenders to Combat Cold Conditions
There’s nothing worse than being cold when in winter elements. Once you get a chill, you’re seemingly down for the count—especially when camping in the cold or hiking about in…
Hunting For a JDM Suzuki Jimny Wide Water Pump
Shortly after buying our JDM 1998 Suzuki Jimny Wide, we discovered an oil leak. I took the timing belt cover off (along with everything around it) and indeed found the…
Serious Sleepers: Testing His-n-Hers Sea to Summit Ascent Down Sleeping Bags
We’re longtime campers. We’ve slept in tents, rooftop tents, vans, and more. Andy and I have tent camped with sleeping bags in a wide variety of conditions—all throughout the world.…
There’s a 1990 Mitsubishi Delica L300 Competing in the 2026 Dakar Rally
Well, I’ve already found my favorite vehicle from the upcoming 2026 Dakar Rally. R Team – Ralliart Off Road Italy is campaigning a 1990 Mitsubishi Delica L300 in the Dakar…
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…