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Another day, another podcast?
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After hearing my lovely voice on the AutoBlog podcast, the fine folks at the AutoBirdBlog invited me to be a guest on their podcast. What do we have to talk about? Should I invest in a microphone? Can you last the whole hour? If you have some time, hop the jump and have a listen.
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Fun with Eleanor: Part 1
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It is funny how sometimes the stars align, the square block fits perfectly into the square hole and maybe, just maybe, karma finally catches up to someone who probably deserved it. Wait, what was I talking about? Oh right, Jo Schmo has been very busy this last month and as such, hasn’t had much time…
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Last Call- Not a Bloody Genius Edition
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Despite its being a left, if you’ve ever sat in the 110 FWY to 5-North transition lane, this will really hit home. Image source: [imgur.com]
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Trade my 1973 Mustang Convertible for your plane
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Got an old Cessna in your backyard that just doesn’t get any love anymore? How about an ultralight in your garage collecting dust? Have I got a deal for you!
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Modern Art Monday: StArt Wars; Images by the French On-Line Magazine Amusement.
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We received this tip from one of our Hooniverse fans, Josh Roberts, and all I have to say is… WOW! The images are featured in a spread called StArt Wars, in which photographer Cédric Delsaux, with the help of 3-D artist Pierrick Gueneugue, melded photography taken in the United Arab Émirats, with Star Wars characters.…
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Hooniverse Weekend Edition: What do you get when you cross a Ford with a Dekotora?
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Cruising around on Ebay, scouting “other makes”, this listing popped up. It’s for a 1956 right hand drive Ford, that was imported from Australia to Canada in 1988. So, why did I compare it with a wildly customized Japanese Truck? Make the jump to find out.
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Ferrari Dealership Proves Douchebag Ferraristi Stereotype
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The Edmonton Motor Show was this weekend. While it is difficult to truly express how thrilling it was to walk through a giant auditorium that seemed to be little more than a used car lot filled with 5,000 people, there were, at least, a few highlights.
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Hooniverse Asks- What's Your Favorite Car-Related TV Show?
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You can’t fulfill all your automotive entertainment needs on Hooniverse alone, or even the vast intergalactic wasteland that is the Internet. No, sometimes you’ve got to plop down in front of the TV and get some good wrench-turning, tire smoking, auction blocking goodness.
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The Fastest Car in the World You've Never Heard Of
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OK, circa 1953. And if you’ve never heard of Spain’s Pegaso before, prepare to be surprised at what you find …
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2010 Jaguar XKR
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Power corrupts… and supercharged luxury sport coupe power corrupts awesomely. In the rarefied air of this automotive segment, there are a few must-have items to be checked off the list. I want elegant exterior styling with subtle muscular design cues. I need a comfortable interior that is fitted with up-scale materials, up-dated technology, and provides…
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Come Buy My Truck Bee-fore it Flies Away
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This guy is so frightened by bees that he has lost the ability to use punctuation, or common sense. Source: [YouSuckatCraigslist]
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FIAT and Chrysler Not So Different After All
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Demonstrating that Chrysler has not cornered the market on patronizing condescension, FIAT has announced a new version of their 500 subcompact designed exclusively for women.
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Bank-Owned Bugatti Slums on Craigslist
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Remember in the film Trading Places where Dan Akroyd’s character went from supercilious prig to dumpster-diving homeless all in the name of a one-dollar bet? Well, somewhere out there, a clapped-out Kia Rio is being driven by Gordon Gecko as this Veyron has shown up on, of all places, Craigslist. That’s right, now you can…
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Respect to The Crown: 1969 Toyota Corona Reigns Supreme
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From the Nyanyanyanyanya, Cars Don’t Rust in California Department comes this incredibly clean ’69 Corona. The 3R motor only puts out about 50 horsepower, but at least you get to put it down through a 4 speed manual. The stance has been lowered just a little via careful (or not) application of a torch to…
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Found on Ebay – Don't Worry About the Reserve Price Edition
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Kevin Cope likes Mopars – a lot. His family has been driving and restoring them since he was a twinkle in his parent’s eye, heck I’m sure the man was conceived in one. Between Kevin, his brother, Tim and his dad, Roy this family owns at least 20 Mopars, more than a handful of them…
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Question of the Weekend: Wouldn't you rather have more choice in Color?
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Here is a question that has been burning in the back of my mind for the past several years. It seems that we have all become color blind when it comes to our cars or trucks. The new cars are available in a variety of colors, as long as they are shades of Gray. I’m…