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
Why Vehicle Size Matters More in City Traffic Than Drivers Realize
City driving has a way of making every vehicle feel larger than it looks on paper. A compact car can vanish beside a delivery van. An older sedan can lose its view of the road behind a tall SUV. A bus pulling away from the curb can shift the pace…
What Is Uninsured Motorist Coverage and How Does It Work?
According to a 2025 Insurance Research Council study, 15.4 percent of drivers in 2023 were uninsured, which works out to be more than one in seven drivers. Most states were displaying trends of high uninsured motorist rates from 2017 to 2023. When a driver who is to blame for an…
What Are DUI Laws for Underage Drivers?
3.7% of licensed drivers in the United States are teenagers, but they have accident rates that are nearly three times higher than drivers aged 21 years and older. Drivers under the age of 21 are responsible for a substantial number of alcohol-related accidents. DUI laws for underage individuals are much…