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Review: 2020 Mercedes-Benz E 350
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Last year, I wrote a lengthy Hagerty article about the W212 E-class Mercedes, which was manufactured from 2009 until 2016. In the process, I looked up all the engine specs and various driveline components. I also looked at a hundred of pictures of that vehicle. In a Stockholm Syndrome-like way, I have grown to appreciate…
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Last Call: Could Tesla Model 3 convertibles become a new norm?
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As summer fast approaches you don’t want to be caught with your car’s top on while everyone else soaks in all the wonderful rays, especially in California. Lucky for you, this Newport based company will chop the roof off your Tesla Model 3! The issue here is that the price to get it done is…
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Hooniverse Asks: Are you looking forward to any local car shows?
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COVID-related restrictions are lifting throughout the country. Some things are returning to normal. Or at least, our new normal. And that means local car shows will be firing back up, especially as we swing into summer soon. Are there any local car shows you’re looking forward to seeing reappear? Are you going to be cautious…
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Last Call: How do you get in a MotoGP crash and keep going?
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As you can see, this is a pretty gnarly crash and it makes me cringe to even watch. I know the riders have a bunch of protection with the helmet and suit but still. Whenever I see any MotoGP race on TV and their knees are literally scraping on the ground I’ve always wondered how…
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The News for May 22nd, 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: Porsche debuts new 911 Targa, Alpina has a new super SUV and it’s built in America, GMC shows off removable roof panels of Hummer EV, new Genesis G80 price undercuts…
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Quick Spin: 2016 VW e-Up! Service Loaner Edition
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Some time ago, I wrote up the Mercedes-Benz C-Class I’ve been driving to work and back. Since getting handed the keys to it I’ve bought a couple of other cars, in a staggering display of man maths, but I’ve also kept the Benz around since no-one else has use for it and the Volvo I…
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Last Call: The GT-R50 will be a super rare classic in the future
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The first production model of the Nissan GT-R50 was made and I personally think it looks pretty cool. But I might be a little biased. The R35 was the car that made me want to learn more about cars back when I was a kid so it will always be special to me. Despite this,…
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Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 19 – Derek Powell
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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 welcomes Derek Powell to the show. Derek has written for many automotive publications and is a consulting producer…
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Forza Horizon 4: We’ve got some tips!
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Some might question the logic of putting out a primer on a game that’s due to be replaced this fall; but in the middle of a global pandemic, things change. I figure if you are like me, and looking back through your gaming collection for a distraction from the horrors of everyday life, Horizon 4…
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Last Call: I don’t know how to feel about all these modern luxury SUVs
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The Aston Martin DBX is the newest luxury SUV to come to the market with Ferrari likely to be next. In the past few years, we’ve seen other SUVs from Maserati, Lamborghini, Rolls, and Bentley but it boggles my mind how quickly that all happened. We went from oh these companies make only X type…
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Harbor Freight recalls jack stands over potential for sudden collapse
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Jack stands are an essential tool for car repair. You put a lot of faith in those hunks of steel to hold your ride over your body, and to keep you safe. It’s worth spending the dough for proper stands. Or you can go the less expensive route and buy a set from Harbor Freight,…
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Here’s a look at the upcoming 2021 Acura TLX
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On Thursday, May 28, Acura will debut the all-new second-generation 2021 TLX. They call it the “quickest, best handling and most well-appointed Acura sedan yet” which sounds pretty fantastic. The TLX was released for the 2015 model year and received a facelift for 2018. So a new model was definitely due, we’re excited to see…
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Hooniverse Asks: What’s the best non-car show opening that featured cars?
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OK, Hooniverse, last time I asked you for your top movies featuring Mustangs. You came through with some really obscure stuff, nice work! Today I’m looking for your favorite TV show openings that featured cars, but weren’t on shows specifically about cars. I’ll kick off some all-time greats in no particular order. A-Team A highly…
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Last Call: The BMW 507 doesn’t get enough appreciation
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There are a lot of drop-dead gorgeous cars that came out of the late 50s but I feel like the 507 Roadster doesn’t get enough love. It looks and sounds great but the issue is that they are just so rare you hardly ever see them. So few of them were made too which is…
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The False Neutral Podcast #101 – More Two Stroke Love
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This month there’s a lot going on in our workshops. Pete’s doing his usual hacking, and Garrett is doing his usual professional-level restoration work. Along the way, our discussion leads to all three of us fawning over how great two-strokes sound. Again. This episode even incorporates an audio clip. [Please comment on how much you…
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A 25-year-old love affair with the Mitsubishi 3000GT
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[Reader Francisco Guerrero wants to share his love of Mitsubishi.] I confess to being one of those unabashed fanatics of the 3000GT. It all started in college, back in Memphis TN, I lived right in front of a Mitsubishi dealership, during the glory days of the early 90’s – Mitsu had a complete set of…