The Funny Thing About Travel
You know, the funny thing about travel is sometimes you don’t appreciate it until you’ve done it, come back, let it sink in, and then something—something small, even—triggers an emotion.…
Behold: The Kei Mini Campervan
Have you always dreamed of having a tiny house? Are you mildly obsessed with Japanese kei cars? Well we have the car for you! Behold, the Kei Mini Camper! Based…
Yokohama Geolandar M/T+Tires In the Snow
During Portland Snopocalypse 2017, I’ve been driving The PDXJ (project 2001 Jeep Cherokee) quite a bit; it’s been pretty much unstoppable in the snow. Then again, vehicle is only as good as…
Toyota C-HR In Rally Guise
The upcoming Toyota C-HR definitely has the potential to look amazing, especially as a rally car. We approve. Read more at Subcompact Culture …
Portland Snow Storm Drone Footage
Portland doesn’t usually get big snow storms. We’re one of those cities that shuts down if an inch falls. So when a storm comes that that dumps 13″ of heavy, wet…
Ford Confirms Bronco for 2020. What Will it Look Like?
It’s official: Ford will offer the Bronco as a 2020 model. However, that’s about all the info that’s out there. Ford has said that it’ll be a mid-sized 4×4 vehicle,…
Classic Toyota Hilux For Sale in Oregon
Long before the Toyota Tacoma, Tundra, or even the “pickup,” there was the Toyota Hilux. Our friend Dave, who lives in Cove, Oregon, is selling his 1971 Hilux and it’s…
New Year’s Resolution: Drive Jeep More Than we Work on It.
This meme: This is my New Year’s resolution. We picked up our 2001 Jeep Cherokee, aka, The PDXJ, in July 2016. Almost immediately, we started working on it, and we…
Why You Want to Regear Your 4×4
You’ve got your 4WD vehicle, and you’re wanting to add larger tires on it. Cool! You’ll likely be able to go more places and do more things with that extra…
Overlooked Off Roaders: Kia Sportage and Sorento
There are a few specific things many look for in a truly off-road capable four-wheel drive vehicle. This includes a two-speed transfer case with low range; solid axles or at least a…
Guest Posts
The GTA Buyer’s Checklist: What to Inspect Before Buying a Used Ram 1500 in Ontario
The used truck market in the Greater Toronto Area moves fast. A Ram 1500 with low mileage and a clean look doesn’t always tell the whole story. Rust, worn parts, and electrical problems can hide under a nice surface. Skipping an inspection before you buy is how people end up…
Can an Independent Mechanic Service Your Ford Without Voiding the Warranty?
Australian Ford owners are not tied to a franchised dealer to keep a new-car warranty valid. For years the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has said a manufacturer cannot lawfully refuse a warranty claim just because the scheduled servicing happened somewhere other than a dealership, provided the work follows the…
Affordable Used Cars in Hackensack: Find Quality Without Breaking the Bank
You’ve probably seen it happen to a friend: they walk into a dealership planning to spend $12,000 and somehow drive off, owing $19,000 with fees they never saw on the sheet. It is one of the most common traps in car buying, and it’s exactly why more Bergen County buyers…