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2026 Aston Martin Vantage Roadster: Sensory Overload
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Aston Martin has always made cars that are fun to ogle. The storied British automaker also makes cars that sound great; that’s never been an issue. There have been times when these beautiful things didn’t work as well as you’d hope, however. In the past few years, of course, that’s changed for the better. Now?…
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Truck Thursday: You Need this Clean 1981 Toyota Pickup
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We all have the same rant. Trucks are too big and far too expensive these days. When a $30,000 Ford Maverick feels like a breath of fresh air, you know things have gone more than sideways. That’s not a dig on the Maverick as I truly enjoy that little thing, but more a comment on…
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The BMW M5 Touring is a 717-hp Super Wagon
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It’s heavy. Much has already been said about the immenseness of this thing. But the BMW M5 Touring is fitted with enough physics-warping bits to help you forget about all of that. Part of that lies with the fact that the suspension, rear-axle steering system, brakes, tires, and smart electronic bits are all working to…
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Review: 2025 Ford Maverick XLT – Finally, AWD and Hybrid
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When the Ford Maverick came out in 2022, people instantly cried out for the lack of a hybrid model with AWD. That, and no one liked the small screen with a weird compartment next to it. For 2025, Ford solves both these issues, and provided a mild exterior update, too. About the Video: I must…
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Hooniverse Asks: What’s the Greatest VEHICLE Ever Built?
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We could argue about which car or truck is the greatest ever built. There would be lots of awesome answers, of course. But I want to expand that question to include all vehicles. Which machines would you put on the list of Greatest Vehicles Ever Built? An easy way to start the list is with…
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Build It Yourself V10-Swapped Contintal Hits the Dyno
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One of my favorite builds on the Tubes of You, right now, happens to be moving along at an impressive pace. A pair of friends have taken a 6.8-liter Ford V10 engine and stuffed it into the nose of a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The car has arrived at the stage where it’s drivable, which means…
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Upgrading a rock crawler scale RC style with RC4WD
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Have vehicle, will modify. It doesn’t matter if it’s a road-going car, a truck, an SUV, or one that’s scaled down to hobby-grade radio-controlled size. Anything with wheels and a motor is fair game when it comes to upgrades, and the RC rock crawler world is blossoming with endless opportunities to customize, accessorize, and modify…
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Mighty Clean Marquis for Your Daily Driver Duty?
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The Panther Platform had one hell of a run, didn’t it? Initially introduced in 1979, it would underpin millions of cars all the way up to 2012. While it’s likely best known for serving as the backbone of the Ford Crown Victoria, you can’t count out the Mercury-badged Panther platform cousin: the Mercury Grand Marquis.…
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Hooniverse Asks: Is there an affordable new car or truck that interests you?
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The average new car transaction price is sky high at the moment, and thanks to several factors, it’s not going to let up anytime soon. Lately, it feels like any vehicle we cover here has an untouchable price tag. But there are still affordable vehicles for sale today. Take the Ford Maverick, for example. I’ve…
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2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pro S Plus: Review
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Occasionally, I get to test a car that makes people happy. I haven’t felt that happy lately, and when I saw the new Volkswagen ID.Buzz on my press loaner schedule, I admit I smiled a bit. The Pomelo Yellow electric bus was a welcome distraction from the hellscape of 2025. I don’t think I was…
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2025 Audi SQ7 Prestige: Quick Take
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I’ll say it now, 2025 can go to hell. If you read my last two reviews for the new Genesis GV80 Coupe and the latest redesigned Camry, you’ll know it’s been a rough year for this intrepid car reviewer. So, I was excited to spend some time in the new 2025 Audi SQ7. This one…
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2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy – One Take Review
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That old saying of don’t judge a book by its cover certainly applies here. Someone in my neighborhood purchased this new version of the Hyundai Santa Fe as soon as it came out. When I saw it, I did not like it one bit. It looked like a Land Rover Defender knock-off to me. But…
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This is the Slate Truck and It’s Actually Kind of Cool
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The idea of a brand new, affordable car seems impossible these days. It seems even less likely to be affordable if they make it electric. However, there’s a new automaker that aims to do just that, and the product is certainly intriguing. This is Slate. Their new product is called the Truck, and it’s a…
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Hooniverse Asks: Are You Curious About the Slate Auto Reveal?
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There’s not just a new vehicle being revealed tonight, but a whole new automaker. The company goes by the name Slate. So far, we know that the plan seems to involve electric trucks that start in the neighborhood of $25,000. If this leads to the notion that said vehicle will be a sort of blank…
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2025 Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo – Wagons still rule!
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Porsche just updated their Taycan lineup. The cars now produce more power, have improved driving ranges, can charge up more quickly, and the driving experience and style of the things haven’t changed a bit. While I am saddened at the loss of gas-powered Porsche wagons, it’s great to see the longroof live on at all,…
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Hooniverse Asks: Do you know all the random cars in your neighborhood?
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My wife and I walk our dogs every morning. As I ramble through the neighborhood, I mentally take stock of the random assortment of vehicles. Some are parked on the street, and others only occasionally show up when a garage door is open. But I unknowingly automatically catalog all of them, from the mundane to…