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As the Editor-At-Large of TREAD Magazine and contributor for The New York Times and several automotive outlets, I create award-winning content involving vehicular adventure travel, the automotive industry and the women within it. My husband and I own three right-hand-drive turbo-diesel 4×4 Mitsubishis: a Delica Space Gear and two Gen 2 Pajeros. We also own a subcompact daily driver. My freelance work includes writing, photography and PR/marketing services. Follow me: Facebook @mercedeslilienthal, Instagram @mercedes_lilienthal and Twitter @writerwithgrit.

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Best Rooftop Cargo Carriers For 2023
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The Jeep 4xe Evolution: A Top Dog In The 2022 Rebelle Rally Desert
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Knowing what type of products and accessories you may need for outdoor vehicle-based adventuring can…