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Lamest Classics: Practice your Parade Wave from a 1995 Mustang or Camaro
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There’s little less exciting in the motoring world than the car your mayor and local beauty pageant contestant wave and throw candy from at 3 miles per hour. I’m not saying these vehicles are unnecessary. They’re perfect for their purpose. The police chief and her husband shouldn’t necessarily exude high class — it’s not the…
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Jeep teases 392, 6.4L Hemi-powered Wrangler
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Once upon a time, Jeep’s Wrangler was simple, off-road capable transportation. It wasn’t complicated. It didn’t have a lot to it. Over time as consumer demands became more intricate and Jeep saw a market opportunity in moving it to a more mainstream vehicle, things got more complicated. Over time Jeep introduced improved powertrains (let’s not…
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Come watch us run the iRacing 24 Hours of Spa this weekend
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One of the most hotly contested special events on iRacing’s calendar is the 24 Hours of Spa, an all-GT3 race that takes place on one of the fastest tracks in the world. I’ll be racing with TURN Racing Sim Tools eSports again in one of two cars we have entered. Though Spa is a personal…
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Jeep Gladiator gets compression-ignition torquey
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It was only a matter of time but FCA finally announced that the Jeep Gladiator pickup truck will get a diesel engine for model year 2021. The Wrangler has been available with that engine for a few months now. This, to Jeep lovers is very important because torque is important to them. The three-liter DOHC…
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The News for July 10th, 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: Lamborghini reminds us about the Sian hybrid supercar with the mandatory Roadster version, Mercedes-AMG teases the return of the Black Series, and other coverage from the week. Lamborghini Sián Roadster…
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Last Call: The Ares Panther is cool but also not
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I remember hearing about the Ares Panther awhile ago and it just came back up on my timeline. First of all, the DeTomaso Pantera is one of my favorite classic cars of all time so theoretically, I should love this thing. But I think the reason I don’t is that modern takes on classic cars…
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Add a supercharger to your Miata and… go slower?
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Friend of Hooniverse Jason Fenske is supercharging his ND Miata. We showed you the install video recently. Jason and his buddy Charles (the Humble Mechanic) installed the supercharger, flashed the ECU, and now Jason is driving his souped-up, more powerful, faster Miata… except it’s not faster. Somehow, it’s now slower. Before the install, Jason performed…
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Off The Road Again Podcast: Andrew Collins – Episode 25
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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. Chris & Ross welcome Andrew Collins to the show. Andrew is the Reviews Editor of Jalopnik. He owns a Mitsubishi Montero,…
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Last Call: The most aerodynamic Prius… in the world
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I have absolutely no idea what the purpose of this is but it’s amusing nonetheless. I mean if you’re really trying to maximize that mog then sure this might be a good idea. You might get some funny looks during your road trip but hey you’re the real winner right? I like how the caption…
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Turbocharged 250HP Mazda3 is coming…
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Just yesterday we told you how the 2020 Mazda3 is the best in its class. We told you that it is pretty and feels upscale. More importantly, we told you how well it handles and drives. We also said that its chassis could easily handle more power. Overnight someone at Mazda read that review. This…
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Last Call: An update on “The Grand Tour”
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As the title would imply, we received an update on when the next Grand Tour special will be. I like the show and was really stoked to hear that the trio wouldn’t disband once Clarkson got fired. I’m curious what you guys think about the show overall. In general, I think I liked it when…
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2020 Mazda3 – the best small sedan you can buy
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The fourth generation of the Mazda3 went on sale as a 2019 model. It looked a little like a smaller Mazda6, which is a good thing as the 6 is a handsome vehicle. Unlike the 6, the 3 came in two variants: a sleek sedan and a sporty hatchback. Unfortunately for Mazda, the compact car…
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Harbor Freight is good
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The jack stand recall is… tough. Especially when it’s compounded by replacement jacks stands failing. This looks bad because it is bad. But I’m here to say that Harbor Freight is still a good company, and it’s a great place for gearheads and DIY fans to continue to shop. And I’m saying this as an unopened…
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Things the new Ford Bronco has to do better than the Jeep Wrangler
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There are many reasons why people love the Jeep Wrangler so much. The open top feel, sun and wind in your face. Another is the idea of being able to go wherever, in any weather. There is also its ruggedness and the fact that it does not need special love and care like so many…
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The McLaren Senna is an ugly machine, and these laps shows why that’s a good thing
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A McLaren Senna is a focused, purpose-built machine. It’s a true race car for the road. Normally that is quite a cliche phrase, but it’s perhaps most honest when uttered about the Senna. McLaren employs a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 which produces 789 horsepower. That juice is sent rearward through a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. If you…
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Being a car enthusiast during COVID-19
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Under a turbulent, early summer sky a line of Radical RXC GTs trails behind a C8 Corvette pace car appropriately painted Elkhart Lake Blue. There’s a track-wide caution as the parade passes in front of me, slowly lapping around The Carousel. It’s a quiet Saturday morning at the track and I sat back to sip…