Crankshaft Chronicles: 14-Year-Old Andy Didn’t Know Everything About Cars. Just Ask His Mom
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…
The 15 Most Interesting Vehicles at the 2026 Oregon International Auto Show
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…
Moon Disc / Speed Disc Hubcaps: Machined Metal Masterpieces
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…
Living With a Third-Gen JDM Suzuki Jimny: What We’ve Learned So Far
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…
BFGoodrich Celebrates 50 Years of All-Terrain Tires
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…
Oregon Introduces House Bill 4063 to Legalize Kei Car Registration
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…
Globe Trekker’s Camper Platform Unlocks the Ford E-Series’ Off-Road, Overland Potential
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…
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…
Guest Posts
VIN Secrets: What a Transmission Lookup Can Tell You About Your Vehicle
A used car can smile with fresh paint while hiding an expensive transmission story. One quiet VIN check can change the whole deal. The VIN is more than a label. It is a 17-character code that links a car to factory build data, records, recalls, specification notes, and ownership clues.…
The Most Overlooked Way to Lower the Cost of Car Ownership: Auto Loan Refinancing
Most drivers focus on fuel costs, maintenance, and insurance when thinking about what a car actually costs to own. The monthly loan payment often gets treated as a fixed number, something set at the dealership and left untouched for years. That assumption, however, is where a significant amount of money…
Why Precision Matters In Every Automotive Fabrication Project
Automotive fabrication is where creativity meets engineering. Whether building a custom hot rod, restoring a classic muscle car, or modifying an off-road vehicle, fabrication work demands attention to detail at every stage. The difference between a project that performs flawlessly and one that develops ongoing issues often comes down to…