ONE LAP AROUND THE UNITED STATES Author: Jeff Simons, Editor: E. Bewley Sioux City, IA – As summer winds down it is now time for my last road trip. Each year I try to do something big, a National Park or to Historic location of some sort. Last summer I had driven Route 66 and its entirety from Chicago to …
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EPIC OVERLAND ADVENTURE – IDAHO, UTAH, AND WYOMING Editor: Eric Bewley, Photo: Matt Verley, Sara Bewley, Eric Bewley BEAR LAKE, ID – Over the course of several years we have been embarking on adventures where the quote unquote goal was to find the border convergence of three adjoining States. Emphasizing that this is really not the goal but a convenient …
Read More »Last One Over – Overland Adventure in Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming
Last One Over – Overland Adventure in Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming UPCOMING EVENT: Hello Adventure Enthusiasts! ZUKIWORLD ZUKFARI – Last One Over Adventure – JUNE 30 – JULY 5, 2017 Upcoming Event! You too can be on an expedition to the most beautiful place in America Last One Over, Overland adventure in Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming culminating at the border convergence …
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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 …
Read More »Suzuki Unveils the All-new Swift at the Geneva International Motor Show
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 …
Read More »Tracking Route 66 – On Road Can Be Fun Too
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 …
Read More »HIGH DESERT OVERLANDING – FALL CLASSIC 2016
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 …
Read More »BUILDING A ‘NEW’ CHEVY TRACKER – FOR A ROAD TRIP
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 …
Read More »Suzuki and Toyota to Explore Business Partnership
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 …
Read More »Sand Lake Super Storm Adventure
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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