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Hooniverse Asks: Have you ever found evidence of your hooning on a satellite map?
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It was a little over two years ago that I first drove the Pioneer Ford F-150 Lightning Tribute out in west Georgia for an exclusive review. After some tame-ish driving on country roads near the dealership, I was taken to an empty corner of a small regional airport where I could freely burn tires and…
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Tanks, Rivian, for this holiday gift
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Yesterday was a lot of family and noise at my house. It was great, but eventually, I had to seek out a quiet moment. Of course, at that moment I looked at my phone. I’m working to lower my cell phone use. I am not doing great at it. I’m thankful I did because Rivian…
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Happy Holidays everyone!
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Go and enjoy the end of 2019 View this post on Instagram A post shared by hooniversejeff (@hooniversejeff) And go vote for Hooniverse Car of the Decade if you haven’t yet done so!
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Fastest fix ever: Removing the steering wheel squeak on my Montero
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A vehicle can develop a noise that is tiny in terms of decibel output. However, that noise can be huge in terms of annoyance delivered. I have a noise like this on my 1991 Mitsubishi Montero. Well, had a noise like this. The steering wheel would squeak as it turned past a point on the column.…
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Electric truck maker Rivian has now secured $2.85 Billion
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Rivian secured a $1.3 billion round of investment dollars lead by T. Rowe Price Associates. The first group led by Amazon brought $700 million. Ford brought its $500 million to the EV startup. The Ford deal also consists of a collaboration utilizing Rivian’s skateboard platform. Then in September 2019, Cox Automotive invested $350 million. The…
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Don’t buy a brodozer; buy this 1974 F250 Crew Cab
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This “dent side” Ford F250 is great. It is a 1974 Ford F250 Crew Cab with two bench seats and room for six. The listing for this truck is on eBay and the current bid is already over $20,000. The engine is the original Ford 390 cubic inch V8, but it does appear to have…
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Your turn to vote for the Hooniverse Car of the Decade
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We started this silly site ten years ago. In that time, we’ve covered a ton of topi- okay I can’t finish that sentence. It’s been mostly Craigslist finds, LeMons racing, and the occasional new car review mixed in. But each year, we band together to shine a light on a beacon of Hooniversal wonder. That’s…
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BFGoodrich is suing a Chinese counterfeit tire distributor
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Around here we love the BFGoodrich All-Terrain A/T KO2 tires. Jeff has a set on his Montero, I have a set on my 4Runner, Chris has a set on his Land Cruiser, and Josh-the-guy has a set on his VW Golf Alltrack (which is really cool in and of itself). None of us have anything…
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The News for December 20th, 2019
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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, it’s kind of a light one with PSA and FCA moving forward with their merger, Porsche unveiling a facelifted Macan GTS, and Ford honoring the original GT350 with a new…
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Search for a Family Camper: Why not buy a bus?
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There is a trend in the United States called “skoolies.” A skoolie is a retired school bus that is modified into a recreational vehicle or tiny home. Some are amazing to look at, and some are works in progress. Here is one of the better examples. The idea of a skoolie is fun, but I…
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Let’s build this: The Franzis 1/3-scale Ford Mustang V8 model engine!
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I want to build an engine, and I’m going to do it in my dining room… because it’s a 1/3-scale model V8 engine! This kit is offered by Franzis. If you want a crack at it, check it out here on Amazon. You can also find it on Maker Haus. The kit is a scaled…
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A small selection of scale cars I found in a Walmart late one night
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As you may have read, I just went coast-to-coast in an Audi e-tron. Along the way, I stopped at many a Walmart. During one of those stops, I decided to have a look at the toy section. Here are a handful of scale toy cars I found: I love that Tony Stark’s Camaro is a…
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Electric Adventure: Driving from NYC to LA in an Audi e-tron
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A road trip is supposed to be fun. You’re supposed to stop, take in the sights, and enjoy the journey. Blasting across the United States to prove a point is sort of the opposite fo the regular road trip ideal. But that’s what we just did in an Audi e-tron. From the Redball Garage in…
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Wait, how much? 1981 Volvo 245 GLT edition
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I’m no Volvo expert. I do know that I still see plenty of 240s rolling around town though. So I’m a bit shocked to find the following car listed on Craigslist with an asking price of $12,500. This is a 1981 Volvo 245 GLT, and apparently for 240 lovers it’s definitely one of the ones…
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Hooniverse Asks: Car-related holiday gifts, what are your favorites?
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You’re likely identified as a “car person”. That means someone wants to get you a “car gift”, but what do you think you’d actually want? A nice, trustworthy jumper pack is always a good option. You keep one of those in your trunk, and you’re ready to go even if your battery is not. Additionally,…
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Jaguar Land Rover acquires Bowler
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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) added another company to its Special Vehicle Operations. JLR purchased Bowler, an all-terrain performance company that manufactures cars, parts, and rally raid vehicles. Bowler was founded in 1985 by Drew Bowler. He began making and selling competitive safari and trials cars from his home. While never winning the Dakar Rally, Bowler…