Our Recommended Routes Highlight Great Adventure Travel Trips
Back in 2017, we wrote a few stories called Recommended Routes. These showcased some amazing overland adventures we’d taken and how you can also do them. We’ve written four stories…
Review: 2026 Subaru Solterra Touring XT
When the MY2023 Subaru Solterra EV hit the market, it did so with a bit of a thud. It was odd-looking. It only offered 227 miles of range. It was…
This Hot Wheels Die-Cast Drag Strip Galvanized Me As A Gearhead
Just the other day, I was talking to my wife, Mercedes, about how I used to have this Hot Wheels drag strip set. I’d race all of my Hot Wheels,…
We Talk Alcan 5000 and TSD Rally on OPB’s ‘Think Out Loud’ Radio Show
We recently got an invite from Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) to appear live on the show “Think Out Loud” with Dave Miller. This show is OPB’s daily conversation covering news,…
Car Culture Can Cross Boundaries (Even In Iceland)
I’m currently flying to Phoenix. As I stare aimlessly through the seat back in front of me, awaiting my complimentary child-sized Coke Zero, I noticed my hands. They’re lightly stained…
Mitsubishi Adding an Off-Road-Focused Outlander to its Growing Lineup
Mitsubishi is committed to continuing its fight in the North American market. Today, they announced there will be an off-road variant of its best-selling Outlander model. Here’s what we know.
EV Adventuring: Nine Countries and 16 Days in a Volkswagen ID. Buzz Van
Some people’s idea of adventure is trying Starbucks’ newest coffee drink. Others may venture out and visit little-known towns, like Gold Hill, Utah, or Sargents, Colorado. But what if you…
We Won Our Alcan 5000 Rally Class (And Took 2nd Overall)
We did it! Team Crankshaft Culture won the 2S class (trucks/SUVs, “seat of pants”) again at this year’s Alcan 5000 Summer Rally! We won this class in 2024 at the…
2025 Chevrolet Trax ACTIV: An Entry Level SUV Starting Under $22,000
Will consumers be drawn to the Chevrolet Trax’s low entry price of under $22,000? Seeing as the average price of an SUV is double that, it’s a good bet Chevrolet…
Honda Passport TrailSport to Tackle North America’s Longest Rally Covering Nearly 6,000 Miles
Mercedes and I are doing the 2025 Alcan 5000 Summer Rally in a 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport Elite. In fact, Honda actually just put out a press release about it;…
Guest Posts
Protecting Your GPS and Navigation History from Tracking
Every time you open a map app, your phone logs where you are, where you’re going, and how long you stay. That data doesn’t just sit on your device. It flows to servers, gets analyzed by algorithms, and can end up in the hands of advertisers — or worse. According…
Cheap Car Insurance Without Deposit in 2026: How to Get $0 Down Coverage
Quick answer: Can you really get cheap car insurance with no deposit? Let’s cut through the noise. In 2026, “cheap car insurance without deposit” doesn’t mean you walk away with free coverage. What it actually means is you’re not paying an extra upfront fee beyond your first payment. Every legitimate…
Car Culture Without Borders: How Enthusiasts Move Their Vehicles Across the Country
Car culture has never been confined to one place. What once revolved around local meets and regional scenes has expanded into something far more connected. Enthusiasts now buy, sell, and showcase vehicles across states, sometimes across the entire country. A build that starts in one city might be finished in…