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Hooniverse Asks: What’s the most valuable road car you’ve seen crashed?
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The Gemballa Mirage GT crash from yesterday has me thinking about banged up metal. That car was worth about $750,00. It’s likely totaled, though that’s based on cursory glances at the images snapped at the scene. This accident is an expensive one, and that’s before we get into the other vehicles, potential jail time, or…
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Last Call: I bet you’ve never seen a Chevy Sonic do a kickflip
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My roommate has a Chevy Sonic that he likes to think is better than my Z. This morning I woke up to him sending me this video with a text reading, “can your Z do a kickflip? Didn’t think so.” While it’s hard to argue with this concrete logic, it sure was cool to watch…
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A rare Gemballa-modified Porsche Carrera GT crashed hard in NYC
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That lead image above shows an ultra-rare Gemballa Mirage GT. It’s one of just 25 produced, according to Road & Track, and it was snapped in this sorry state by Instagram user ronniecnyc. You can view a few more angles of the carnage here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by ronnie c đź“·…
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We’ve had 40 years of Audi quattro
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Quattro is a ubiquitous tech today for four-ringed vehicles. When you see an Audi, you assume it has all-wheel-drive. And over the course of the last 40 years, this concept has only grown stronger by the decade. Driving technology that’s refined and exceptional today wasn’t forged on road, of course. The Audi quattro all-wheel-drive system…
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2020 Kia Soul X-Line: Soul Gone Missing?
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Having driven all the previous generations of the Kia Soul over the years they have been one of my favorite affordable vehicles. Nicely sized, good interior room with the only issue being the lack of cargo room with the back seat up. So when the opportunity to drive this latest generation became available I was…
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Last Call: This M5 engine Escort will get you through the week
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This might be one of my favorite Hillclimb videos of all time. This Ford Escort is powered by the I6 from an E34 M5 echoing through the mountains is music to my ears. I mean, most hillclimb videos with good quality audio are awesome but this one really put a smile on my face. And…
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Selling a car on Bring-A-Trailer, part 3: The honest pictures
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Selling any used vehicle would be easy if they were all in as-new condition. But they’re not as-new, because they are, well, used. The problem is compounded when the vehicle is 25 years old. A lot of things can happen in the world over 25 years and a lot can happen to a vehicle in…
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Regular Car Reviews examines the Ferrari 575 Maranello
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“I want a Dodge Viper… but not American!” What sort of driver desires the Ferrari 575M? Regular Car Reviews attempts to figure that out when it gets some seat time in an example from 2004. And they’ve concluded that if you have one of these in your garage then your house also has a study.…
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Super Stadium Trucks look awesome from a bumper cam
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You’re well aware that the Super Stadium Trucks racing series is one of the most entertaining bits of motorsport on the planet. You take a tube frame chassis. Give it a 650-horsepower LS3 V8 engine and tons of suspension travel. And keep the weight to half that of a larger Trophy Truck. Then instead of racing…
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Hooniverse Asks: Where’s the first place you want to drive when this is over?
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Sure, you can drive places now if you really feel like it. A solo run in your car to a secluded spot and then back home again. That’s not what you really want to do though, right? You want to load up with family or friends and head off on an adventure. Or you just…
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Please tell me why I shouldn’t buy this “cheap” 2001 BMW 740i M Sport
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I am no BMW fan. Sure, I like a handful of models from a time when BMW stood by its Ultimate Driving Machine tagline. But the modern stuff leaves me cold. Still, I have fond memories of those old BMW Films. An E39 M5 soaring through the air or a Z4 beating the devil. An…
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Last Call: Tiger King meets Godzilla
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If you’ve been on the internet this past week you’ll likely see something about or related to the Netflix documentary Tiger King and this is my contribution. Even though the GT-R is an import and not an exotic, it still gave me a good laugh to see this on Twitter. Using the lights as eyes…
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How do you shoot car-to-car footage of a Bugatti Chiron at 250 mph?
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In 2017, a short video appeared on the Internet. It showed a Bugatti Chiron doing something massively impressive. The car went from a standstill up to 400 km/h and then back down to 0. While that bit is neat, the fact the Chiron accomplished this in just 42 seconds is even more amazing. What really captured…
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The News for April 3rd, 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 (or whatever wasn’t impacted by the coronavirus) without the fluff or bull. This week: Genesis reveals all on the stunning new G80, the GT350 is reportedly nearing the end of its run but will be replaced, and Mazda…
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A Brief History of… Rivian
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Over on Ride, we’re trying out some new show concepts. Here’s one I think you’ll enjoy. It’s called “A Brief History of…” and in it, we pick a subject in the mobility, electric vehicle, and tech space. For our first episode, we’ve decided to focus on Rivian. The electric truck maker that’s poised to do…
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Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 12 – Ford Expedition Max & Nissan Judo
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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 discuss the 1987 Nissan Judo concept. Chris talks about his week-long road trip in the 2020 Ford Expedition…