Norwegian gearheads on the right Way

Ford Explorer, a rugged rig with some mighty fine wheels, rims, and chrome. The Ford Explorer Mk1 , built until 1994, and the Jeep Cherokee AMC , spanning from 1983 to 2001, along with the Beijing Jeep Cherokee produced until 2014, were among the last rugged-looking compact SUVs from the USA. The Jeep Cherokee had that iconic boxy design and made appearances in numerous American films. I even spotted one as a sort of ghostly car in a dealership once, tucked away in the back of the showroom. The Ford Explorer from 1990 to 1994 starred in the first Jurassic Park movie and must be presumed to handle encounters with a hungry Stegosaurus and an amorous Triceratops quite well. The Explorer has also made its mark in many other films and TV series, albeit with more recent and less boxy models. The Jeep Cherokee was produced by AMC Motors (American Motor Corporation). Interestingly, AMC Motors was on the verge of bankruptcy when the Cherokee was introduced, but they carried on as AMC Jeep und...

The Daihatsu Rocky kept that '80s design rollin' right up 'til around 2007, give or take. Although I did read on Wikipedia recently that they only made it 'til 2002 and it stuck around 'til 2007 as a whole different model exclusively in Indonesia. But I reckon I saw ads for it here in Norway 'til at least 2003-2004, maybe even 'til 2007. I'm thinkin' the Norwegian importer might've got their hands on some leftover stock or somethin' like that. Back when I kicked off junior high in 2000, there was always a Daihatsu Rocky parked by the road near an elementary school I passed on my way home. Turned out, the owner was a contractor workin' on a water pipeline in the ground. The car had the plate KF ninety-nine thousand (Drammen plates), and since I'd just started learnin' about plates, I knew it had to be a 2000 model. Now, that contractor feller must've thought I was mighty peculiar since I stared at his car so much every time I w...

Iveco Daily Turbo ain't exactly known for being a flashy ride, and it sure ain't your everyday whip. But them smaller versions of this model can be decked out and driven with some real attitude. Preferably snag a beat-up one with tinted windows and a dangly air freshener in the rearview mirror. Now, that Citroen Berlingo Dangel is a real budget ride with a cool four-wheel-drive system you can toggle on and off. It's a blast off-road, just like a Lada Niva, and almost on par with a Land Rover Defender or a Mitsubishi Pajero. Spice it up with some cool lights on the windshield and in the grille. "Throw on a beefy bull bar and side steps or some extra chunky wheels, then we're talking! Berlingo also packs a ton of space and is great for road trips or hauling stuff, like when you're moving."