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We’re Competing in the Mother of all Winter Rallies!

September 11, 2019 / Mercedes Lilienthal / 1 Comment
1991 Mitsubishi Pajero in BC Canada

After months of hard work, long hours, and dedication, we’ve decided to step things up. We’re running the Alcan 5000.

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Compact Conspiracy: Could the Suzuki Jimny Come to North America Under Another Brand?

August 30, 2019 / Andy Lilienthal / 2 Comments
2019 Suzuki Jimny

Like much of the rest of the world, we’re totally mad about the new Suzuki Jimny. As evidenced in post with the Jimny in Iceland, it’s a fantastic platform that’s truly as good as the automotive press says it is. Now, put your tinfoil hats on as I explore an admittedly far-fetched idea. Suzuki withdrew…

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Crankshaft Culture Clothing Now Available

September 14, 2018 / Andy Lilienthal / Leave a comment
Crankshaft Culture Clothing

Hey you—don’t you think it’s time you treated yourself to a new tri-blend t-shirt, a warm hoodie, or a cool decal? We do, too. We’re excited to announce we’re now offering men’s and women’s tri-blend t-shirts, hoodies, and decals through the Crankshaft Culture Online Store! (There’s also a link to the shop in the upper…

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2018 NWAPA Mudfest, aka Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year

May 13, 2018 / Mercedes Lilienthal / 1 Comment

For more than 20 years, members of the Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA) have put trucks, SUVs, CUVs, and other 4WD/AWD vehicles through their paces at the group’s annual Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year competition, also known as Mudfest.

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2018 Suzuki Jimny Pics

August 23, 2017 / Andy Lilienthal / Leave a comment
2018 Suzuki Jimny Spy Photo

Spy photos of the 2018 Suzuki Jimny have been found, and we’re salivating. The Jimny has long been a dream car for us. Well, a very small dream car. We saw a few of them in New Zealand and it only further made us want one!  I’m sure it won’t come Stateside, but I don’t…

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2017 Jeep Compass Details

February 8, 2017 / Andy Lilienthal / Leave a comment
2017 Jeep Compass - CRANKSHAFT CULTURE

Words by Andy Lilienthal, photos by Mercedes Lilienthal/FCA The Jeep Compass has had quite the evolution since it debuted back in 2007. I can’t say I was much of a fan of early iterations, what with its odd proportions and fairly anemic powertrain. So it’s amazing that for 2017, the Compass will come into its…

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Portland Snow Storm Drone Footage

January 11, 2017 / Andy Lilienthal / 1 Comment
Jeep Cherokee in the Snow

Portland doesn’t usually get big snow storms. We’re one of those cities that shuts down if an inch falls. So when a storm comes that that dumps 13″ of heavy, wet snow, the city becomes paralyzed.

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Ford Confirms Bronco for 2020. What Will it Look Like?

January 9, 2017 / Andy Lilienthal / Leave a comment
Is this the new Bronco?

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, and they did use the word “off-road” in describing it. Well, those are all good things. But will it be the retro concept it teased…

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