Car Culture Can Cross Boundaries (Even In Iceland)
I’m currently flying to Phoenix. As I stare aimlessly through the seat back in front of me, awaiting my complimentary child-sized Coke Zero, I noticed my hands. They’re lightly stained…
Mitsubishi Adding an Off-Road-Focused Outlander to its Growing Lineup
Mitsubishi is committed to continuing its fight in the North American market. Today, they announced there will be an off-road variant of its best-selling Outlander model. Here’s what we know.
EV Adventuring: Nine Countries and 16 Days in a Volkswagen ID. Buzz Van
Some people’s idea of adventure is trying Starbucks’ newest coffee drink. Others may venture out and visit little-known towns, like Gold Hill, Utah, or Sargents, Colorado. But what if you…
We Won Our Alcan 5000 Rally Class (And Took 2nd Overall)
We did it! Team Crankshaft Culture won the 2S class (trucks/SUVs, “seat of pants”) again at this year’s Alcan 5000 Summer Rally! We won this class in 2024 at the…
2025 Chevrolet Trax ACTIV: An Entry Level SUV Starting Under $22,000
Will consumers be drawn to the Chevrolet Trax’s low entry price of under $22,000? Seeing as the average price of an SUV is double that, it’s a good bet Chevrolet…
Honda Passport TrailSport to Tackle North America’s Longest Rally Covering Nearly 6,000 Miles
Mercedes and I are doing the 2025 Alcan 5000 Summer Rally in a 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport Elite. In fact, Honda actually just put out a press release about it;…
2026 Subaru Solterra EV: Improvements For The Second-Generation All-Electric Crossover
Subaru brought automotive journalists to Denver, Colorado for first drives of the 2026 Solterra EV. The second-generation Solterra EV has improvements in almost all areas, making it an even more…
Chrysler Pacifica Grizzly Peak Concept: Could We FINALLY Get A Factory AWD Camper Van?
Chrysler debuted the Pacifica Grizzly Peak Concept at Overland Expo Mountain West (Aug. 22–24) and, frankly, we couldn’t be more excited. Why? Because only Ford and Mercedes-Benz are offering AWD…
We Conquer the Grueling TransAmerica Trail in a Subaru: A Coast-To-Coast Adventure on Dirt and Gravel
The TransAmerica Trail is the ultimate rural driving route across the USA, starting in North Carolina at the Atlantic Ocean and ending in Oregon on the Pacific. It features thousands…
The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Trail Edition Gets A Bit More Outdoorsy
If there’s anyone out there rooting for Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) to continue their road to success, it’s us. The company’s Outlander is the best-selling Mitsubishi in years, and…
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…