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The Lincoln LS: Whatever happened there?
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Probably the most common way to make your auto brand more ‘European’ is to take on the 3 Series. Ford had just bought Jaguar and Volvo in 1999. They had started wearing turtlenecks. Had small, round sunglasses. They even began drinking strong coffee from little cups. Ford also had a fresh new platform to play…
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Toyota Supra: On the track and on the street
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We’re taking a long look (for us) at the Toyota Supra today. Towards the end of 2019, I had the change to drive a Supra on track. I saved that footage knowing I’d get to spend time with the car a few months later. So I’ve combined the footage into one longer-style review. This is…
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Hooniverse Asks: What’s the most expensive car that you think is “worth it”?
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The car pictured above is a Koenigsegg Jesko. It’s an apex machine capable of speeds over 250 miles per hour. The engine makes over 1,600 horsepower on E85. And the transmission shifts in about 25 milliseconds. Koenigsegg is building just 125 examples. All are spoken for, of course, and each one costs at least $3…
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Last Call: The Hoonicorn is a genuine piece of art
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Back in 2014 when Gymkhana 7 was released, I remember being so pumped by this build and the video. The style and raw power on a 4WD Mustang platform was nuts and give it 845 ponies, yeah, I was hooked. Seeing this video of the beast rip around brought back a lot of memories. I’ll…
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Are you overlanding… or just off-roading? Here’s the difference
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Overlanding. It’s so hot right now! At least, the use of the hashtag to describe truck builds could be considered as such. But are those that talk of vehicular adventure really Overlanding? If you agree with Team O’Neil’s own Wyaxx Knox, the answer is a very clear “not so much”. The concept of Overlanding refers to…
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The Jeep Gladiator Mojave; a recipe for success?
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When Jeep launched its Rubicon trim level on the Wrangler for the 2003 model year, Rubicon wasn’t exactly a household name. It meant little to those unfamiliar with off-roading and, even to some, it didn’t carry weight. When it dropped, the Rubicon trim was a game-changer. It was the first time a true hard-core off-road…
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Two Wheel Tuesday: False Neutral Podcast #98 – Bree Poland of Royal Enfield N.A.
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This month, Eric and I talk with Bree Poland. Bree has a fascinating personal motorcycle odyssey, from riding dirt bikes as a kid, to umbrella girl, to owning her own supersport road racing team, and finally to her current position as Senior Marketing Manager for Royal Enfield North America. We talk not only about Royal…
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Hooniverse Asks: Sport trucks or Off-road trucks, which do you prefer?
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Ask me this question years ago, and my answer would’ve definitely been sport trucks. Today though, I want to go play in the dirt. I’ll take something prepped to handle off-road runs. Both types of truck, a sport truck or an off-road truck, are still cool, but people usually flock to one over the other.…
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Last Call: Why the Amphicar 770 is better than a Lamborghini
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The Amphicar 770 is a forgotten car that deserves much more recognition. Sure you could pull up to your date’s house in a Lambo and pray she swoons at the sight and sound of your Italian purebred. But when it’s nice and sunny out she wants to go to the beach, who’s she gonna call?…
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Buy this ICON FJ and be the king of vintage off-roaders
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In the world of boutique, restored sports cars, Singer is the name-of-names. The ultra high-end company “reimagines” Porsche 911s and makes them better than they ever were. Another company that dabbles in the same field is ICON. Jonathan Ward of TLC– Toyota Land Cruisers– branched off and created ICON 4×4, a company that specializes in…
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What’s the status of Compressed Air-Powered Vehicles?
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In the blunder years of Youtube I remember seeing endless videos about ‘air-powered’ cars & engines. A lot of them involved perpetual motion, which my young brain attached onto obsessively. The government was hiding these devices. It was all a big cover-up. “Mom! We’re out of tin foil!” “MOM!” Sooner or later, after watching some…
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Hooniversal Opinion: 2020 Chicago Auto Show
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It’s finally here: Once again, the auto show season is upon us. And with the Detroit Auto Show having moved to June, Chicago’s own event has become the new kick-starter for the round of new, early-season reveals. This year’s CAS made a massive splash with new and updated vehicles from a wide variety of manufacturers.…
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Last Call: The TT Ferrari F355 you’d never imagine
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The idea of cutting up a Ferrari to make it extra wide is enough to make some people cringe. Mention that the 3.5-litre V8 got the twin-turbo treatment and you have people throwing fists at the air. But somehow Mitchell Button (@button_built) makes it look good. There’s something about the classic lines that are extended…
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2020 Ford Explorer: Cop car vs Family car
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The fine men and women of law enforcement around my region have been using Ford Explorers, or Police Interceptor Utility to be more precise, for some time. But I’m beginning to see more and of the sixth-generation Explorer, the 2020 model year, in law enforcement duty. And I am sad to report that it is getting harder…
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The News for February 7th, 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, we’ve got news from the Chicago Auto Show, including some fresh updates and special editions for the Ford GT, an updated Chrysler Pacifica with AWD, and the all-new Cadillac Escalade.…
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Review: 2020 Hyundai Palisade Limited AWD
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Reviewing cars is an odd profession. While you can, and should, weave in some of your own preferences and needs into the recommendation, you’re usually answering the question of “should you buy it” with “well, it depends”. I’ve been accused by fellow journalists, and likely some manufacturer reps, of being a bit too honest. That’s…