Mercedes Lilienthal is an Oregon-based automotive journalist and photographer who contributes to The New York Times and several automotive outlets like Car and Driver, Forbes, Autoblog, and more. Additionally, she is a Feature Editor of OVR Magazine. Mercedes creates content involving vehicular adventure travel, the automotive industry, and inspiring women within it. She and her husband own two customized right-hand-drive turbo diesel 4x4 Mitsubishis: A Delica Space Gear van and a Gen 2 Pajero SUV. They also own two modified Subaru daily drivers.