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Off The Road Again Podcast: Chris Holloway & MOORE Expo – Episode 31
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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 and truck, maybe even some rally cars. Ross & Chris welcome Chris Holloway to the show. Chris is the organizer of the Midwest Overland Off-Road Expo (MOORE Expo) that takes place…
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Hooniverse Asks: What’s the most you’d pay for a scale-model vehicle?
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A press release landed in my inbox this morning. That’s not weird, of course as I get plenty of those every day. Most are instant deletes. But this one caught my eye because it featured pictures of a very distinct Porsche 935. That would be the red Hawaiian Tropic liveried machine once raced by Paul…
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Last Call: Will the Ram 1500 TRX give the Raptor some serious competition?
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A Hellcat supercharged V8 in a big boy truck. Do you need anything more? The 2021 1500 TRX sounds like it will be a pretty beast of a pickup. Launch control and 702 ponies along with other performance bits show that it means business. Personally, I’ve never been a fan of Ram trucks, but the…
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American Flat Track racing heads to Indy this weekend
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Yes, the very fast cars are heading to the Indy 500 this weekend. But if you’re a fan of two-wheel motorsport, then you should be happy to know that American Flat Track racing is also going to be in Indiana for the weekend. The series heads to the local fairgrounds to run two events at…
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This is the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX
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The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX is a Hellcat-powered pickup truck with its sights clearly set on taking down the Ford Raptor. And it’s coming out of the gate swinging. It’s probably sliding too considering the engine under the hood is a 6.2-liter supercharged Hemi V8 cranking out a massive 702 horsepower. This old truck has…
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2020 Hyundai Veloster Turbo – Long live the hot hatch
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It’s not hard to get nostalgic for the hot hatchback, they deliver a great mix of performance and practicality. Many of your favorite automotive TV presenter-types have pined for an original Mk1 GTI over the latest supercar while on camera. I like to try and tell a running story during these reviews, and my history…
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The False Neutral Podcast #104 – Everybody’s Wrenchin’
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This month we catch up on what your three hosts have been up to. Eric’s been testing a new Royal Enfield 650 Continental GT. Meanwhile, Pete and Garrett have been busy in their workshops. It seems that everyone else has been, too — we discuss the current shortage of used parts and used bikes, thanks…
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Last Call: The only proper way to drift is with the hood up
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Whether you’re a Chris Forsberg fan or not you have to admit that this is sick. As if drifting wasn’t hard enough he manages to still tandem slide with the hood completely blocking his windshield. Although, I’ve heard that if you’re looking out the windshield to see where you’re going then that means you aren’t…
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2001 Acura Integra Type R | Review
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The saying says “Don’t meet your heroes” but it’s not always correct, as this 2001 Acura Integra Type R so deftly proves. This is the best front-wheel-drive car, ever built. Acura loaned me a museum-quality Integra Type R for a full week and it’s the most nervous I’ve ever been with a press vehicle. The…
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Watch the NASCARs battle it out on the Daytona road course
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NASCAR at Daytona is something you may be used to seeing. But the NASCAR Xfinity series running on the Daytona road course? That’s a new one. And guess what? It was pretty awesome. The NASCAR YouTube channel put together a lengthy highlight video from the race. There was a lot of anticipation on the action…
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It’s almost time to tell the tale of John Bronco
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The greatest pitchman who ever lived wasn’t trying to sell you on rich Corinthian leather. This isn’t a story about some random Joe and his Isuzus. And despite his dulcet tones, Don Draper and his Benz ads have got nothing on the original superstar vehicle sales hero. Sadly though, there’s a good chance you haven’t…
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The News for August 14th, 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: Audi debuts refreshed and more powerful S3, Mazda breaks our hearts by cancelling their TCR car, Hyperion shows off hydrogen power with ridiculous XP-1, BMW confirms an M3 Touring is…
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Hooniverse Asks: Are stretch limousines still relevant?
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There was a time when the rich and famous motored almost exclusively in stretched limousines. Limos trickled down to the rest of us by the means of rentals. Prom, wedding, fancy dinner date, a long ride to the airport, or a sporting event, limos were the best way to feel fabulous about commuting. Limousines were…
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Spotted: An H-M-Vehicles Free-way!
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I’ve been trying to get a picture of this thing for a while now. I know where it parks. But the road where I see it is a tight, twisting ribbon hidden in a canyon and it’s not a great place to stop. Then yesterday I was sitting on the side of the road, setting…
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Off The Road Again Podcast: Matt Farah – Episode 30
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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 and truck, maybe even some rally cars. Ross & Chris welcome Matt Farah to the show. Matt is the host of The Smoking Tire podcast and the owner of Westside Collector…
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2020 Lexus GS F-Sport: The End Of An Era
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There are three overriding memories from attending the launch of the current generation Lexus GS in Las Vegas. Number one was the Mandarin Oriental where we stayed, though for less than 48 hours. Number two, being driven for three laps on the infield course at Las Vegas Motor Speedway by Jon Capps in an LFA.…