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…
The PDXJ Gets a Winch and Bumper
Until recently, the where was something missing in our Cherokee’s JCR Offroad Vanguard bumper: a winch. After all, what good is a winch bumper without a winch? This week, I installed…
Trailer Supported Adventuring in OutdoorX4 Magazine
The Teal Terror (the former Subcompact Culture project vehicle) and our Dinoot J Series trailer are the focus of the latest installation of the Trailer Supported Adventuring series in OutdoorX4 magazine.…
You Can Have Automotive Passion No Matter What you Drive
“You modified a Toyota Yaris? Why bother?” Yep. Heard that one before. “You drove from Oregon to Colorado in that?” [points at our Suzuki Sidekick and trailer] Uh huh. Got that…
2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 Review
What weighs just over a ton and has a big booty? If you said the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 sedan, you’d be right. If you guessed a rhinoceros, you’d also be…
Review: Yokohama Geolandar MT+ Tires
I’ll make no apologies: I like Yokohama tires. I first had Yokohamas back in 2006 when I got a set of 205/50/16 AVS ES100 tires for my Scion xB . A…
Guest Posts
Hidden Winch vs Standard Hilux Bullbars: Which Setup Suits You?
Choosing the right bullbar for your Hilux is not just about how it looks from the front. It affects protection, recovery options, weight, airflow, accessory mounting and how practical your ute feels day to day. For many owners, one of the biggest decisions is whether to go with a hidden…
Cat-Back vs Axle-Back Toyota 86 Exhausts: Which Is Better?
The Toyota 86 is one of those cars that almost begs for a better exhaust note. It is light, balanced, fun to drive and built for people who actually enjoy being behind the wheel. But from the factory, the exhaust can feel a little too quiet for some owners. That…
Reducing Costs and Improving Performance With Advanced Fleet Management
Effective management of the company’s fleet is not limited to the use of the organization’s vehicles. The costs of fuel, vehicle performance, maintenance needs, and productivity of operations should be considered as well. The growing number of vehicles requires businesses to use innovative approaches for the management of fuel consumption…