In Part 1 of our EarthCruiser video series, we toured the outside of the amazing overland vehicle. In Part 2, we take a look at the inside. Our guide to the EarthCruiser EXP’s inside is Lance Gillies, the company’s Founder. Lance and Mercedes talk all about rig’s ins and outs as well as part of…
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Something occurred to me today as I was watching one of those old MotorWeek videos; this one was about the 1990 Mitsubishi Galant GSX. I realized today’s cars are faster than ever before, and we’re living in a modern muscle car era. A time where even a ho-hum car offers impressive performance compared to cars…
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Dream cars. Some people want a Ferrari. Others, a Rolls Royce. Us? We want an EarthCruiser. Based in Bend, Oregon, the company outfits Mitsubishi Fuso vehicles for overland travel, and they’re top notch. EarthCruiser debuted its all-new 2020 EXP model at the 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, and it’s complete with new Chevrolet V-8…
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As you may have heard, we’re taking our ’91 Mitsubishi Pajero, aka the Terra Tractor, on the 2020 Alcan 5000 winter rally. Today, Pickup Truck + SUV Talk, run by truck and SUV expert, Tim Esterdahl, featured our story, the first of our video series with him.
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Our JDM Mitsubishi Pajeros have some great features. We love their size, diesel engines, and off-road capability. One of the things we don’t love, however, is the small fuel tank which equates to a short range. So we decided to do something about it. The short-wheelbase 2.5-liter diesel Pajero has a 15.8 gallon tank. We…
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There are over 1,500 vehicles at the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas. So choosing favorites isn’t easy. However, there are always standouts. Here are 10 of our favorite rigs that caught our eye at the 2019 SEMA Show. 10. El Toro Verde Toyota Land Cruiser This 1966 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser was located in…
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When someone thinks of “out west,” they typically think of massive mountains, tall trees, grand valleys, and staggering scenery. They think of the wild, wild west. Gone are miles and miles of plains or crops as far as the eye can see. Cows and corn, soybeans and sows aren’t thought of, either. Next to the…
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When I saw Nissan brought a limited-edition 2020 370Z in 50th Anniversary livery to the NWAPA Run to the Sun drive event, I was excited! It looked simply fantastic in the classic red and white colors. But there was a caveat. The 370Z is, arguably, a modern classic. Its lineage needs not be explained here,…
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It’s not a two-wheeled motorcycle, it’s not a four-wheeled car. So what is this three-wheeled contraption? The short answer is a ridiculously fun motor vehicle. I got to spend some time with one at the 2019 NW Automotive Press Association’s Run to the Sun drive event, and this thing was a downright hoot. You may…
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I love it when someone says, “Look, I’m going to be honest.” I always think—does that mean they’re not usually honest? Well listen, I’m going to be honest: When Mitsubishi sent over the 2019 Outlander PHEV GT, I thought—well, it’ll be nice to drive this around for a week, but I’ll have to think of…
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