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…
West Bound and Down: The Epic Cross-Country Run of Operation Frodo Returns for a Fourth Time
“East bound and down, loaded up and truckin’ We gonna do what they say can’t be done We’ve got a long way to go and a short time to get…
Road Rally Revival: Is Road Rally Making a Comeback?
Road rally, which often includes time-speed-distance rally (or TSD), became popular in the 1950s and 1960s in North America. (Fun fact: The Rallye Glenwood Springs is the longest continuously running…
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…