On my break today, I went and saw my co-worker’s Dodge Challenger. It’s got a 5.7-liter HEMI V8. It’s got exhaust cutouts. It’s got a lumpy cam. It is going to steal your lunch money then throat punch you just because. It sounds amazing. It also likely makes more power as all four our cars…
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We took the Space Tractor (our 1989 Mitsubishi Delica) to the 2018 BC Overland Rally near Hemlock Valley, BC last week. After a fantastic four days, we concluded with an entry into the BC Overland Rally Trophy Challenge. The Delica did better than expected. Have a look at the video.
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Marlon Chopra was living in Portland, Oregon when he learned his sister wanted to get rid of her Tangerine 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek. He jumped at the chance to buy it from her. One thing: his sister was 3,000 miles away in New Jersey. So he did what any raging gearhead would do: He flew…
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The Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA) has held a “green car” media event, known as Drive Revolution, every year for the last several years. This event provides an opportunity for NWAPA journalists to review the latest and greatest electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids, and regular hybrids.
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Our Delica, aka, the Space Tractor, which was in the Warn Industries booth at Overland Expo 2018, got featured on the Mixflip YouTube channel. How cool! The person who runs Mixflip happened to come by with his camera and started to ask some questions about the van, now equipped with a WARN M8-S winch….
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Airports: Some are great, some are terrible. They can cause plenty of stress, but sometimes they can actually provide some tranquility, at least for me.
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You’ll be hard-pressed to meet a group of auto enthusiasts more dedicated to their vehicles than Land Rover owners. Whether off-roading trails worldwide or traversing inner city tarmac, Land Rover owners are very dedicated. This month we highlight Chris Walker, a UK native who’s now residing in Canada. Chris has traveled the world but always…
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Travelers and overlanding enthusiasts from all around the world descended to Flagstaff, AZ recently to attend the 2018 Overland Expo West event. Men, women; young and old were present and brought all sorts of interesting two-wheel, four-wheel, or even “many-wheeled” rigs along for the festivities.
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I just got back from Overland Expo West where I was on booth duty. Frankly, I love working the show booth because I enjoy helping others with their questions. On the way home I stopped for the night at a favorite camp spot in NorCal off of HWY 395. I opened an IPA and started…
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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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