Camping with the Car: It’s All About Comfort
Drive around Central Oregon a while and you’re sure to see plenty of vehicles with “mods,” or modifications, aimed at adding space for people, pets and property. From kitted-out camper vans to full rooftop tents, awnings and cargo boxes, locals like to add a little extra to their rides. Storage options Storage and comfort are…
The Joy of the Build
For John Prehn, Jeff Michelsen and Wally Kropf, restoring a classic car was never really about the car. It’s about the thousands of hours spent chasing down the right part, the challenge of bodywork and paint done right and the quiet satisfaction of bringing something back to life. Three very different paths — a machinist…
What Does Your Oregon License Plate Say About You?
Cars, trucks and that little one-seater Mini that Mr. Bean drives: Our vehicles say a lot about us, whether we’re gear-heads, school-function chauffeurs or overlanders ready to tear up Middle Sister like a driver in a Land Rover commercial. Oregon license plates are expressive, as well. Our state’s famous plate, featuring a Douglas fir, is…
EVS Boom in Central Oregon
The number of electric vehicles registered in Deschutes County has been climbing by the thousands each year. State officials say that trend might be strong enough to continue, even with a loss of federal incentives for buying electric cars. According to the Oregon Electric Vehicle Dashboard, nearly 8,000 EVs are registered in Deschutes County. That…
Deschutes and Ladders
New construction zones. Road diets and clogged traffic arteries. And then there’re those mother-flipping teenagers on $4000 e-motorcycles. Not for nothing, the mean streets of Bend will keep you on your toes. Whether your great-great-great papaw forded the Deschutes River back when it was called Towarnehiooks, or you just moved here from a Bay Area…
Keep Cars in Top Shape This Fall with these Tips
As the weather turns cooler and car owners begin making plans for trips to the mountain or to visit loved ones during the holidays, a little time spent checking vital bits on cars can stave off issues and delays. While electrical components, namely the battery and topped-off fluids, are vital to ensure are in good…
