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Hooniverse is Going Sim Racing with TURN Racing Sim Tools eSports
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Racing simulators have been around in some form for decades but their popularity has exploded in recent years. eSports in general has turned into a massive industry and competitive sim racing is a scene that’s been growing along with it. The videos can garner hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube, steamers attract thousands of…
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Fernando Alonso has “a moment” during the 2020 Dakar
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The Dakar Rally is underway right now. Saudia Arabia plays host to the event this year, and it’s as brutal as ever. Two-time F1 champion Fernando Alonso is competing this year. He, along with co-driver Marc Coma had a rather large moment during Dakar’s Stage 10. You can see Alonso trying to get his Gazoo…
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Off the Road Again Podcast: Episode 1 – The Phantom Tesla
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Welcome to the Off the Road Again podcast! This is our first episode. Ross and I are genuinely excited to share it with you. If you don’t like it, too bad. We’re still going to make more. The focus is on off road adventure but also we dabble in all things SUV and truck. Ross and…
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Lamest Classics: The new-for-’95 Chevy Cavalier
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Buckle up, kids: It’s time for Lamest Classics, our fortnightly look at what now qualifies for classic car plates in most states, and we’re starting with a bang. There aren’t many cars that say mediocrity better than a General Motors J-body, regardless of generation. But if you want real sadness, look no further than the…
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The secret compartments of the Land Rover Discovery
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The third generation (or fifth, depending on how you count) of the Discovery has been with us since 2017. This is the first time that I’m spending time with it and a full review of the diesel version will be posted soon. While I’m still getting familiar with the new Disco, one thing has really…
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Here’s what the first real Baja 1000 looked like back in 1967
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Back in the early 60’s, a handful of speed seekers set out to find set new records. The goal? A fast blast from Tijuana, Mexicao down to La Paz. The distance is nearly 1,000 miles. And the original crew making the journey did so on the backs of motorcycles. Eventually, some four-wheel fiends wanted in…
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Two Wheel Tuesday: False Neutral Podcast #97 – Gettin’ Rad With Brad
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Our old friend Bradley Brownell is seemingly everywhere on the Internet nowadays, including Jalopnik, Radwood, and a bunch of other media outlets. This month your three hosts talk to him about the Indian FTR1200, the Scout Bobber, Radwood, and his mini-travel-trailer project. It’s a great episode; give it a listen! False Neutral – Gettin’ Rad…
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GR Yaris – Bring it here Toyota, sign the petition!
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Hot hatchbacks are awesome. They deliver one of the most entertaining automotive experiences. It’s a combination of factors that make them great. A hot hatch is built around small size, light weight, and approachable power. You get a feeling that they can be driven hard, yet you’re not touching incarceration-inducing speeds. We’re dealing with a…
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Hooniverse Asks: What’s the car that you never thought you’d want?
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Once upon time, circa 2006, the RAV4 was available with a 3.5-liter V6. That engine made 270-horsepower and was available with AWD. Surprisingly, as the Japanese company was going through some kind of a recession at the time, this V6 power made the RAV4 the fastest of all new Toyotas. I have to admit that…
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Last Call: Lewis Hamilton is becoming John Wick
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Lewis Hamilton is one of the greatest racing drivers. He’s racked up six F1 driver’s championships. And he’s surely not done yet. Hamilton is curious about other career paths though, as evidenced by the many endeavors shared on his social media channels. One of those paths? Action movie star… View this post on Instagram A…
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Review: 2020 Acura MDX A-Spec
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Three hundred and fifteen feet. Obstructed by buildings, streets, and power lines. That’s incredible. I was totally shocked by this. I have not seen this on any other vehicle. I still can’t believe it. 315 feet, as measured on Google Maps, is a very long distance for a remote engine starter to work. The 2020…
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The Honda Beat goes on
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Ben Hsu at Japanese Nostalgic Car recently wrote about the Honda Beat Parts program and the challenges that had to be overcome to get it off the ground. Continuation parts can be a tricky business. The car company that the general public buys their car from does not make all components in the same car.…
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Ford releases Bronco prototype test video
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2020 is shaping up to be a big year for new vehicles. Among the much-anticipated off-roaders is the upcoming Ford Bronco. Spy photos have been captured incessantly. But with a recent video, Ford is all-in on the teasers. The short 42-second video gives us a brief look into the Bronco’s four-by-four chops. Ford is clearly…
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Check out this very custom 1963 Ford Thunderbird
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A tweet caught my eye today with a very odd-looking vehicle: long lines, a Corvette badge on the front, wheel covers, and a custom interior. pic.twitter.com/BLS2UWvn4d — Jacque (@Jacquekourouss) January 9, 2020 After talking it over with the other writers here, Jeff pointed us in the correct direction. The Beginning Eddie Leon, Los Angeles furniture…
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Hooniverse Asks: What’s the best “first car”?
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What’s the best first car? It should be affordable and safe. But can it still be fun? What do you think?
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Why wagons don’t sell in America
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Jason Cammisa and Derek Tamm-Scott sit down and discuss the topic of station wagons in America. Spoiler alert: they both own them. The real shocker is that Derek owns an Audi 200 wagon & Mercedes E450 4matic, while Jason only has a BMW E30 Touring. I won’t spoil the rest of the show, but there…