About Mercedes Lilienthal

Oregon-based Mercedes Lilienthal is an award-winning journalist and photographer who contributes to The New York Times and several automotive outlets like Forbes, Car and Driver, Autoblog, OVR Magazine, and many more. She creates content involving vehicle-based adventure travel, the automotive industry, and inspiring women in it. She and her husband own two right-hand-drive turbodiesel 4x4 Mitsubishis: a Delica Space Gear and a Gen 2 Pajero. The pair also owns a modified Subaru daily driver. Her freelance work includes writing, photography, and PR/marketing services for automotive-minded clients.
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