TRAIL TOUGH ROCK BLOCK: DUAL CASES FOR A SAMURAI Editor: Matt Verley Astoria, OR – Which gears should I put in my transfer case? I wish there was an answer to that question! I’ve owned over a dozen Samurais in the last 20 years, and had every available transfer case gearset in my transfer cases. The Samurai tcase is a bit …
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Suzuki Unveils the All-new Swift at the Geneva International Motor Show Press Release – Globalsuzuki.com Geneva, CH – At the 87th Geneva International Motor Show today, Suzuki Motor Corporation has revealed the all-new Swift for the European market. Sales are set to start in April 2017. The Swift is Suzuki’s flagship compact car sold more than 5.4 million …
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TRACKING ROUTE 66 – ON ROAD CAN BE FUN TOO Story/Photo: Jeff Simons, Editor: E. Bewley The Mother Road, USA – My vacation was coming up and we’re taking the “new” Tracker. Check the build of the Tracker here. This was a going to be a cross country adventure with the plan of driving Route 66 in its entirety. I’ve seen sections and …
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WARN INDUSTRIES UNVEILS NEW EPIC RECOVERY KIT Premium winching accessories in a durable, modular backpack PRESS RELEASE: http://www.warn.com Portland, OR – Warn Industries’ groundbreaking Epic Winching Accessories are now available in one complete recovery package. The WARN® Epic Recovery Kits include an Epic Snatch Block, two Epic Shackles, an Epic Tree Trunk Protector, a Premium Recovery Strap, and WARN winching …
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HIGH DESERT OVERLANDING – FALL CLASSIC 2016 Editor: E. Bewley Photos: M. Verley, J. Alonzo Bend, OR – A great long-weekend was had by all that attended this year’s Fall Classic. This year’s diverse group of trail riders and overlanders was rewarded with a broad cross section of what central Oregon has to offer. Driving took a back seat this year …
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BUILDING A ‘NEW’ CHEVY TRACKER – FOR A ROAD TRIP Author/Photos: Jeff Simons Editor: E. Bewley Sioux City, IA – I must confess, I’m a Suzuki nut and have been driving Suzuki vehicles for nearly 15 years. When I find one for sale, it’s tough for me to pass on it; especially if it’s affordable. The following story is an example of this scenario. One day …
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Suzuki and Toyota to Explore Business Partnership -To strengthen collaboration in the environment, safety, and information technology fields – Editor: E. Bewley Tokyo, Japan, October 12, 2016―Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced that both companies have agreed to start exploring ideas that are directed towards a business partnership. The environment surrounding the automotive industry has been changing drastically …
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SAND LAKE – SUPER STORM ADVENTURE Editor: E. Bewley, Author/Photos: D. Cappell Portland, OR – With the coming winter comes the promise of large storms crashing upon the coast. Sometimes it is good sport to go check them out and see just how nasty it really is. This weekend was played up as a large ‘typhoon type’ with high winds, buckets …
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Suzuki Makes Two Big Announcements at the Paris Motor Show Editor: E. Bewley BEND, OR – Suzuki Motor Corporation made two major announcements today, at the 2016 Paris Motor Show. One was the European premiere of the new IGNIS compact crossover, which aims to deliver a stylish exterior design combined with versatile functionality. The other was the announcement of Suzuki’s new …
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High Desert Adventure in Idaho, Nevada, Utah, and Oregon: Editor: E. Bewley, Pic & Video M. Verley VALE, OR – The genesis for this adventure event really happened by chance during a routine campfire brainstorming session. During that meeting of the minds, we were thinking of a good reason to explore around the area near Lakeview Oregon as we had fallen …
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