Simond Showdown: Reviewing Men’s, Women’s Simond MT500 Hooded Down Jackets
Fall is here and winter is just around the corner. Living in any cold-weather climate poses chilly conditions, but it’s how you dress for it that can keep you warm…
Our Recommended Routes Highlight Great Adventure Travel Trips
Back in 2017, we wrote a few stories called Recommended Routes. These showcased some amazing overland adventures we’d taken and how you can also do them. We’ve written four stories…
Review: 2026 Subaru Solterra Touring XT
When the MY2023 Subaru Solterra EV hit the market, it did so with a bit of a thud. It was odd-looking. It only offered 227 miles of range. It was…
This Hot Wheels Die-Cast Drag Strip Galvanized Me As A Gearhead
Just the other day, I was talking to my wife, Mercedes, about how I used to have this Hot Wheels drag strip set. I’d race all of my Hot Wheels,…
We Talk Alcan 5000 and TSD Rally on OPB’s ‘Think Out Loud’ Radio Show
We recently got an invite from Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) to appear live on the show “Think Out Loud” with Dave Miller. This show is OPB’s daily conversation covering news,…
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…
Guest Posts
Common Mistakes to Avoid After a Car Accident in Colorado
According to NHTSA’s 2023 crash data, there were over 5.9 million police-reported crashes across the United States that year — and a significant portion of injured victims who pursued compensation ultimately received far less than their claims were worth, not because their cases were weak, but because of preventable missteps…
Why Hiring a Local Huntington Beach Car Accident Lawyer Matters
When a collision happens on Pacific Coast Highway during rush hour, the difference between adequate compensation and a settlement that falls short often comes down to one factor: whether your legal representation understands the specific dynamics of Orange County’s accident landscape. Local traffic patterns, regional insurance practices, and the nuances…
Common Mistakes That Can Hurt a Car Accident Case
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s 2023 data, motor vehicle crashes result in millions of injury-related incidents annually across the United States — yet a significant portion of those injured never recover the full compensation they’re entitled to. Not because their cases lacked merit, but because of decisions…