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Winter Road Trip Road Test: Toyo Celsius All-Weather Tires

January 21, 2022 / Andy Lilienthal / 2 Comments
Toyo Celsius All-Weather Tires

As you know, we recently got a 1998 Honda CR-V. In fact, we drove it from Oregon to Wisconsin and back and only broke down once. (That’s a story for another time.) Before leaving for the frozen midwestern tundra, we put some all-weather Toyo Celsius tires on. No, not all-season, all-weather. If you’re not familiar,…

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We Bought a 1998 Honda CR-V.

December 22, 2021 / Andy Lilienthal / 3 Comments
Used 1998 Honda CR-V EX

Most people know us as Mitsubishi people. And yes, we’ve owned our fair share. However, between Mercedes and me, we’ve owned 9 Hondas, ranging from a 1979 Honda Civic 1200, to a 2000 Civic DX hatchback. We recently returned to our roots, and purchased another Honda, this time a 1998 Honda CR-V.

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A Grand Adventure to Yosemite National Park

October 30, 2019 / Mercedes Lilienthal / 3 Comments
Honda-Passport-Elite-on-side-of-road

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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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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The Honda Crossroad Was A Japanese Land Rover. Kinda.

March 1, 2017 / Andy Lilienthal / Leave a comment
Honda Crossroad

Did you know that in certain markets you could buy a Land Rover Discovery from Honda? It’s true. Behold: The Honda Crossroad.

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Video Review: 2016 Honda Civic Coupe 1.5T

September 8, 2016 / Andy Lilienthal / Leave a comment
2016 Honda Civic Coupe turbo

Which automaker still offers a FWD coupe? Yep, Honda. But be careful, that shade of green may burn out the old retinas. That sucker is BRIGHT! This 2016 Honda Civic Coupe Touring model does have a 174-horsepower 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, which has plenty-o mid-range power, however, and many other redeeming features. Head over to Subcompact…

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