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The Rebelle Rally is no match for the all-electric Rivian R1T pickup truck
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One vehicle I’m most excited to experience someday is the Rivian R1T (and the R1S SUV). This electric upstart is making big promises about the capability of its machines. It’s also not going out and making ridiculous displays, outlandish remarks, manipulating stocks, and generally doing anything it can to turn you off from its wares.…
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The News for October 30th, 2020
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Welcome to the Hooniverse News! As always, this is a weekly recap of the biggest stories in the automotive industry without the fluff or bull. This week: Genesis begins expanding their SUV family with the GV70, Chevrolet shows off eCrate motor conversion in a mint K5 Blazer, Ford is doing the E-Transit thing, and your automotive news…
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The Soap Box Derby was marred by magnetic scandal in 1973
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Gravity and ingenuity. That’s what you have to work with if you want to win a Soap Box Derby race. And people have been doing this for decades now. Akron, Ohio has been the home of the Soap Box Derby World Championships since 1935. But it all almost faded away after the event held in…
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Hooniverse Asks: Why is the Hummer EV a GMC?
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The Hummer brand used to be a symbol of belligerence. Ask a random passerby on the street what they think upon hearing “Hummer,” and they probably won’t use words such as “small” or “subtle.” Or “cool.” Presumably realizing this, GM killed the Hummer brand about a decade ago, and thus had no marque to sell…
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Last Call: The Koenigsegg CCR is randomly one of my favorite super cars
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If you were to ask someone what their favorite supercar is you would get a lot of different answers. However, I don’t think many people would stop to consider the Koenigsegg CCR but here is why you should. For starters, just look at it. It’s so rad with the early 2000’s styling inside and out.…
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First Drive: The 2021 Aston Martin DBX | Great at some things, no so much at others…
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Highway 33 in Ojai is a brilliant stretch of road that rises, falls, twists, and turns its way across a small section of California land. If you run that route and connect with Fraser Mountain Road, you are in for some of the best driving spots around. Pair it with the right vehicle and magic…
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Did the SSC Tuatara actually hit 331 mph?
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Not long ago, the Internet was abuzz with the news of an incredible speed achievement. SSC had driven its Tuatara to wild speeds. We’re talking a top speed of 331 miles per hour in one direction and then a 301 mph run in the other. That would translate to an average of 316 mph and…
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Off The Road Again: Hummer EV & Utah Trip – Episode 41
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Welcome back to the Off the Road Again podcast! We’ve missed you. The focus is on the off-road adventure but we also dabble in all things SUV, truck, and van, maybe even some rally cars. Ross & Chris discuss the Hummer EV launch. Also discussed on the show are the results from the Rebelle Rally. Congratulations to Emme Hall, Rebeccas Donaghe, Lyn…
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Spy Shots: 2022 Jeep Compass
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The current Jeep Compass has been around since 2017. It is therefore due for its mid-life update. Usually such updates require some testing, mostly around the company proving grounds and maybe a spin on the road. But why was this camouflaged, Michigan manufacturer-plated, Compass driven in downtown Boston in a Friday afternoon rush hour is…
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Random Autumn Car Show
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The city of Boston has two public golf courses. At one of these courses is First Tee, a kids’ golf program that’s open to city’s residents and free of charge. Never having to play golf ourselves, my wife thought it would be a good idea to sign the kids up. It’s a great program that…
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Last Call: The Dakar Rally just got a little more interesting
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As if there weren’t enough things to like about the Dakar Rally, they have just added a high jump challenge. I’ll admit that I haven’t seen all that much Dakar racing over the years but I know that this is a solid jump. With this new challenge, I’m curious to see if this will be…
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What was your automotive news for the week?
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Hi everyone. Even though there was plenty to talk about in the auto industry this week, I’m passing the mic to you all once again. I’ve been on the road most of the week with a mini road trip to Charlotte and back to drive a GT500 (more on that soon) and then a massive…
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Hooniversal Opinion: 2022 GMC Hummer EV
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My, how the times have changed. The last time a Hummer-branded vehicle was on sale was ten years ago. It was the era of GM-ified Hummer vehicles, those which sold on-brand cache and supposed off-road ability. The general public frowned heavily upon the brand. And while the trucks performed well off-tarmac, public perception finally won…
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Ford Bronco configurator is now live
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The 2021 Ford Bronco configurator is now live on Ford’s website. You can finally go and build the Bronco you’ve had in mind for months now. And you can get an actual price for it, less obvious dealer mark-up. And there are a few surprises. I should mention that I have pre-ordered a Bronco when…
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Last Call: I’ve officially seen it all
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In my life, I’ve seen some funky things. Many of the craziest ones are usually in the form of a render that doesn’t, and probably never will exist. This one however was one that made me do a double-take as I was scrolling through Instagram. Was that really a slammed G-Wagon? To my surprise, it…
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Witness the insanity of a 2,800 hp street-legal Aston Martin drag car
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This is a sentence I never thought I would type… Check out this amazing Aston Martin drag racing machine. But here we are. Or more specifically, here is Jonny Smith back with another episode of his The Late Brake Show. This time around he’s spending time with a pair of Aston Martins. One is your…