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,…
Classic Toyota Hilux For Sale in Oregon
Long before the Toyota Tacoma, Tundra, or even the “pickup,” there was the Toyota Hilux. Our friend Dave, who lives in Cove, Oregon, is selling his 1971 Hilux and it’s…
New Year’s Resolution: Drive Jeep More Than we Work on It.
This meme: This is my New Year’s resolution. We picked up our 2001 Jeep Cherokee, aka, The PDXJ, in July 2016. Almost immediately, we started working on it, and we…
Why You Want to Regear Your 4×4
You’ve got your 4WD vehicle, and you’re wanting to add larger tires on it. Cool! You’ll likely be able to go more places and do more things with that extra…
Overlooked Off Roaders: Kia Sportage and Sorento
There are a few specific things many look for in a truly off-road capable four-wheel drive vehicle. This includes a two-speed transfer case with low range; solid axles or at least a…
The PDXJ Gets a Winch and Bumper
Until recently, the where was something missing in our Cherokee’s JCR Offroad Vanguard bumper: a winch. After all, what good is a winch bumper without a winch? This week, I installed…
Trailer Supported Adventuring in OutdoorX4 Magazine
The Teal Terror (the former Subcompact Culture project vehicle) and our Dinoot J Series trailer are the focus of the latest installation of the Trailer Supported Adventuring series in OutdoorX4 magazine.…
You Can Have Automotive Passion No Matter What you Drive
“You modified a Toyota Yaris? Why bother?” Yep. Heard that one before. “You drove from Oregon to Colorado in that?” [points at our Suzuki Sidekick and trailer] Uh huh. Got that…
2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 Review
What weighs just over a ton and has a big booty? If you said the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 sedan, you’d be right. If you guessed a rhinoceros, you’d also be…
Review: Yokohama Geolandar MT+ Tires
I’ll make no apologies: I like Yokohama tires. I first had Yokohamas back in 2006 when I got a set of 205/50/16 AVS ES100 tires for my Scion xB . A…
Guest Posts
Reducing Costs and Improving Performance With Advanced Fleet Management
Effective management of the company’s fleet is not limited to the use of the organization’s vehicles. The costs of fuel, vehicle performance, maintenance needs, and productivity of operations should be considered as well. The growing number of vehicles requires businesses to use innovative approaches for the management of fuel consumption…
How to Reduce Blind Spots When Towing a Caravan
Towing a caravan opens up a world of travel freedom, but it also introduces one major challenge: blind spots. Compared to normal driving, your field of vision is significantly reduced, making lane changes, merging, and reversing more difficult. The good news is that with the right setup and a few…
Rear Visibility Upgrades That Make Older Cars, Trucks, and SUVs Easier to Drive
Modern vehicles have become increasingly packed with safety and driver-assistance features. Newer models often include large infotainment screens, parking sensors, blind-spot alerts, 360-degree camera systems, and advanced warning technology. But for many owners, especially those driving older cars, trucks, and SUVs, the experience behind the wheel can still be very…