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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June 6, 2025
We're prepping the Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness for a grueling, 7,100-mile off-road adventure. And no, we're not nuts to do this.…
The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness On The Transamerica Trail
May 24, 2025
For some, disconnecting from the world with your spouse sounds like a nightmare. For us, the TransAmerica Trail is paradise.…
Pre Tech Check At The Rebelle Rally With My Race Partner Emily Winslow And Our Honda Pilot Trailsport. Photo: Paolo Baraldi
December 5, 2023
From dirt and rocks to sand and silt, the 2024 Honda Pilot TrailSport championed its way across 1,404 miles of…