We love all things rally at Crankshaft Culture. Last year, Kubota—yes, the orange tractor company—became a major sponsor of the American Rally Association (ARA). The ARA is the largest rally…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
(Designed by Magnific) Moving to a new city can feel overwhelming, especially when you leave behind your social circle and familiar routines. If cars are your passion, though, you already have a powerful advantage: the car community is one of the most welcoming and connection-driven spaces out there. Whether you’re…
When it comes to upgrading your vehicle for off-road performance, lighting is one of the most impactful improvements you can make. But once you start exploring your options, you’ll quickly run into a common question: should you go with LED light bars or pod lights? Both options offer serious advantages,…
The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators links license suspensions and revocations to intoxicated driving, aggressive driving behavior, and repeated offenses. These measures become major enforcement tools for road safety. Millions of people struggle to survive with debt-related driving restrictions. With a suspended license, there are several challenges that individuals…
