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Driving the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

February 1, 2017 / Andy Lilienthal / 3 Comments

A couple weeks ago, Portland got nailed by a 40-year snow storm. P-town rarely gets any snow let alone 12” of the stuff. And wouldn’t you know it, the day before it hits, we take delivery of the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The roads in Portland are terrible during a snow event—like really, really bad….

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Wonder Wagon: Saul Sanchez’s Lifted Subaru Outback

January 30, 2017 / Andy Lilienthal / 18 Comments
Saul Saunchez' Lifted Subaru Outback - CRANKSHAFT CULTURE

I’ve seen lifted Subarus before, but nothing quite like this. And while jacked-up, dirt-covered Subarus thumb their Pleiades-badged noses at traditional 4WD vehicles, this lifted Subaru Outback is more like a throat punch.

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Japan Camping Car Show

January 27, 2017 / Andy Lilienthal / Leave a comment
Tandem Axle Kei Campervan - CRANKSHAFT CULTURE

So maybe you saw last week’s post about kei car campervans. It turns out, this is more of a “thing” than I ever thought. In fact, there is an entire show devoted car camping and RV-ing in Japan. It is simply called the Japan Camping Car Show, and it’s held in February. In fact, the next…

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The Funny Thing About Travel

January 23, 2017 / Andy Lilienthal / Leave a comment
Sign in Cape Reinga, New Zealand

You know, the funny thing about travel is sometimes you don’t appreciate it until you’ve done it, come back, let it sink in, and then something—something small, even—triggers an emotion. I’ve heard other people say something to this effect, but it really hasn’t hit me until just now.

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Behold: The Kei Mini Campervan

January 18, 2017 / Andy Lilienthal / 11 Comments

Have you always dreamed of having a tiny house? Are you mildly obsessed with Japanese kei cars? Well we have the car for you! Behold, the Kei Mini Camper! Based on the tiny, 660cc mini cars of Japan, these little rigs feature a campervan back half for all of your lilliputian overlanding excursions.  旅行しよう!

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Yokohama Geolandar M/T+Tires In the Snow

January 17, 2017 / Andy Lilienthal / 2 Comments
Yokohama Geolandar M/T+ in the snow

During Portland Snopocalypse 2017, I’ve been driving The PDXJ (project 2001 Jeep Cherokee) quite a bit; it’s been pretty much unstoppable in the snow. Then again, vehicle is only as good as its tires. I must say, I’ve been very impressed with our Yokohama Geolandar M/T+ tires during this snowy mess.

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Toyota C-HR In Rally Guise

January 16, 2017 / Andy Lilienthal / Leave a comment
Toyota C-HR Rally

The upcoming Toyota C-HR definitely has the potential to look amazing, especially as a rally car. We approve. Read more at Subcompact Culture …

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Portland Snow Storm Drone Footage

January 11, 2017 / Andy Lilienthal / 1 Comment
Jeep Cherokee in the Snow

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.

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Ford Confirms Bronco for 2020. What Will it Look Like?

January 9, 2017 / Andy Lilienthal / Leave a comment
Is this the new Bronco?

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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Classic Toyota Hilux For Sale in Oregon

January 7, 2017 / Andy Lilienthal / 1 Comment
1971 Toyota Hilux for sale - Crankshaft Culture

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 too cool not to share.

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