Latest Updates to Our Mitsubishi Delica, aka, the Space Tractor
We’ve done our first major update to our 1989 Mitsubishi Delica Star Wagon, aka the “Space Tractor,” and it was a much-needed upgrade.
2018 Suzuki Jimny Pics
Spy photos of the 2018 Suzuki Jimny have been found, and we’re salivating. The Jimny has long been a dream car for us. Well, a very small dream car. We…
Recommended Routes: Hurricane Ridge Road
Being Pacific Northwest residents now for over 10 years and counting, we’ve driven many miles of the famous Highway 101. As a matter of fact, we’ve driven hundreds of miles…
The Gambler 500: Magnificent Motorized Madness
I just attended Oregon’s Gambler 500. It was my first time “gambling,” I had no idea what to expect, who’d to expect, or what vehicles I’d see. Imagine Mad Max…
New Project: $500 Dodge Durango
There was a time in my life when I wanted to be nothing like my father when it came to cars. He was a frugal man and always bought older…
New Project: 1989 Mitsubishi Delica
For years we’ve had a thing for the Mitsubishi Delica. That turbo diesel-powered door wedge of a van, complete with low-range 4WD transfer case, manual transmission, and plenty of space.…
2017 NW Overland Rally and BC Overland Rally
Words by Andy Lilienthal. Photos by Andy and Mercedes Lilienthal NW Overland Rally We attend a lot of events for both work and for fun. Some events come and go,…
Gear Review: Tribe One Outdoors—Is This the Answer to Pull Your Life Together?
When I arrived at Overland Expo West this year, I knew I’d see a lot of cool people, vehicles, and gear. A plethora of unique personalities, rigs aplenty, and endless…
Project ZJ: My first Jeep
I grew up watching my dad fix cars and handing him tools as a wee lad. He’s been a mechanic since our family immigrated to the United States and tended…
My Top 7 Picks from Mudfest 2017
Photos by NWAPA / Josh Mackey Every year the Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA) gathers 30 journalists together to test SUVs, crossovers, and pickup trucks to determine the Northwest Outdoor…
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,…