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A Grand Adventure to Yosemite National Park

October 30, 2019 / Mercedes Lilienthal / 3 Comments
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When someone thinks of “out west,” they typically think of massive mountains, tall trees, grand valleys, and staggering scenery. They think of the wild, wild west. Gone are miles and miles of plains or crops as far as the eye can see. Cows and corn, soybeans and sows aren’t thought of, either. Next to the…

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Review: 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV GT

October 7, 2019 / Andy Lilienthal / Leave a comment

I love it when someone says, “Look, I’m going to be honest.” I always think—does that mean they’re not usually honest? Well listen, I’m going to be honest: When Mitsubishi sent over the 2019 Outlander PHEV GT, I thought—well, it’ll be nice to drive this around for a week, but I’ll have to think of…

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2018 NWAPA Mudfest, aka Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year

May 13, 2018 / Mercedes Lilienthal / 1 Comment

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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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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2016 Volkswagen Golf R … In the Snow

August 16, 2016 / Andy Lilienthal / 1 Comment
2016 VW Golf R

  A Volkswagen Golf R is fast. It’s AWD. And it’s in the snow. In Canada. Read the full review on Subcompact Culture.

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