Articles
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Hooniverse Asks: What aftermarket part do you refuse to cheap out on?
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I’m on the hunt for a pair of light bars for my Montero. There are two openings just below the grille, which are begging for extra off-road illumination. I haven’t pulled the trigger yet though, because the handful of brands with product I like are rather expensive. On the flip side, there’s a wealth of…
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First Drive: The Hyundai RM19 mid-engine mini monster!
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Hyundai has our attention with this one… Say hello to the RM19. RM stands for “Racing Midship”, which means this is essentially a race car with the engine placed in the middle. That engine comes from the Hyundai Veloster N TCR race car, so it’s a turbocharged 2.0-liter four banger that cranks out nearly 400…
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Le Mans 1955 is a stunning short animated film about the worst crash in motorsport history
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The race that almost killed racing… The scene unfolds at Le Man’s Circuit de la Sarthe. This is where motorsport giants Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari, and Jaguar were set to battle for endurance racing supremacy. Jaguar was coming out swinging with its new slippery D-Type race cars and fancy disc brakes. Mercedes-Benz was ready though, with the…
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Land Yacht Field Report: Tallgrass Prairie
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I planned an impromptu camping/trail trip in the Ozarks. The day before the boys and I were going to head out, the team we were meeting canceled due to a starter motor giving out. Their 100-Series Land Cruiser has more miles than my 80-Series. I have already changed out the stock starter motor on my…
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Book Review: The Road Chose Me, Volume 1: Two years and 40,000 miles from Alaska to Argentina
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Those who have been reading this here website will probably recall us writing about Dan Grec. We talked about Dan’s African journey and even nominated the Jeep he drove in Africa for the Hooniverse Car of Year – the most prestigious automotive award in the world. But before Africa there was another expedition. Before the…
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The Jensen Hemiceptor is real and it’s magnificent
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Back in 2009, former Hooniverse-now Autoblog scrib Alex Kierstein wrote a short post. He asked for some brave person to find a clean Jensen Interceptor, a 6.1-liter Hemi, and the gumption to put them both together. Now just shy of exactly ten years later, that vision is realized. Say hello to the Jensen Hemiceptor! This…
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Tesla Cybertruck: Off-road capability predictions
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Tesla’s Cybertruck is the hottest thing of the moment. Talk of the town, matter of the moment, blah blah blah. Say what you will about the design, it’s unequivocally a game-changing vehicle in a segment desperate for diversification. There’s no doubt about it: the range, towing and acceleration are all spectacular. But as a pickup…
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Come for the epoxy wheel but stay for the AWD Cutlass burnout!
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Wheels are typically made out of aluminum or steel. A few very fancy machines are opting for carbon fiber hoops. One delightfully insane (and skilled) person in Nebraska has decided to opt for… epoxy. Yes. You read that correctly. An epoxy wheel is not something we’d advise bolting to your vehicle. Yet the person behind the…
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Hooniverse Asks: How do you really feel about the Tesla Cybertruck?
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The Tesla Cybertruck certainly has folks talking. How do YOU feel about it? Sound off in the comments!
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The Audi RS6 Avant is at the LA Auto Show – AND IT’S AWESOME
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It’s finally here: The Audi RS6 Avant is coming to the US! This is our first chance to get up close and smell the lovely longroof. Audi is ready to drop its mighty wagon on our shores, and it will arrive packing a 591-horsepower 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine. That’s backed by an eight-speed automatic gearbox,…
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2020 Ford Escape Hybrid AWD: Why would you buy a gas-only version?
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My wife and I owned a 2005 Ford Escape Limited for twelve years and close to 170,000 miles. With the exception of a torque converter that failed, it was a pretty solid vehicle that served us well. I have had the opportunity to drive every generation of Escape and have generally found them to be…
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Lego Tesla Cybertruck looks better than the real thing
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Many of us are finally sobering to the realization that the Tesla Cybertruck wasn’t a joke. It seems like Tesla really wants to build and sell this truck. Thousands of people put a deposit on it. I have theories and opinions on this truck that I’ll keep them to myself for now. Those who put…
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Is it time to drop in-house infotainment?
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I jumped into one of Infiniti’s sedans earlier this week after hearing something atrocious and had to experience it for myself. A brand new 2020 model Q50 in a beautiful pearl white paint job sat in the company’s section of floor at the LA Auto Show. Infiniti turns 30 this year, and to celebrate, they…
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Formula E kicks off in the Kingdom
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The 2019-20 season of Formula E officially kicked off today in Saudi Arabia. This sixth season of Formula E features twelve teams fielding a grid of 24 cars. The teams are from all over the world. Germany has Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler, Mercedes-Benz EQ, and Tag Heuer Porsche. China has DS Techeetah and NIO 333. The United States has BMW i Andretti Motorsport…
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LAAS: Matt’s and Broom’s impressions
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Today marked the beginning of the LA Auto Show (LAAS), which means all of the major manufacturers have come to town to show off their wares for the coming year. To sum it all up: colors are back in style! Alexander’s thoughts After a glimpse walking through the halls one thing becomes immediately clear, manufacturers…
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The News for November 22nd, 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 some of the best from the Los Angeles Auto Show. The Mustang Mach-E, Lexus LC 500 Convertible, Hyundai RM19 Prototype, VW ID Space Vizzion, Nissan Sentra, Chevrolet Trailblazer, a…