We’re Competing in the Mother of all Winter Rallies!
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?
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…
Continue reading →Crankshaft Culture Clothing Now Available
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…
Continue reading →2018 NWAPA Mudfest, aka Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year
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.
Continue reading →2018 Suzuki Jimny Pics
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…
Continue reading →2017 Jeep Compass Details
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…
Continue reading →Portland Snow Storm Drone Footage
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.
Continue reading →Ford Confirms Bronco for 2020. What Will it Look Like?
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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