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I will Taycan a Porsche wagon please, thanks!
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The Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo was spotted on the Nurburgring during one of the industry pool track days. The wagon version was confirmed back in 2018, but most of us had forgotten about it with the launch of the Taycan S and the Taycan Turbo S earlier this year. I still don’t understand the marketing…
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Filthy trucks tested at the Texas Off-Road Invitational
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Got dirt? Got mud? Got a solid AWD or 4×4 to take you through all that? If not, you should consider the following vehicles for your next adventure mobile purchase. The Texas Motor Press Association (TxMPA) decided to hold its first Texas Off-Road Invitational gathering at General Sam’s Offroad Park, located in Huntsville. Approximately three…
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Hooniverse Asks: What do you think my 1991 Montero weighs?
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I am upgrading the suspension on my Montero in the coming month or so. Before the truck goes into the shop, they wanted me to get it on a scale. I did that, and now I know exactly how much it weighs. How much do you think it weighs? I’m running a little contest over on…
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This is the most insane (and entertaining) way to restore a vehicle
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George Karellas is a steely-eyed mad man. Not only did he decide to teach himself how to restore a Range Rover Vogue and a Lotus Espirit S2, but he recorded the entirety of the projects using Stop Motion. If you are unfamiliar with stop motion, just remember the Christmas specials of your youth. Rudolph was…
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Mudfest: Two days spent slinging 4x4s and AWD machines through the mud
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Each year the Northwest Automotive Press Association (otherwise known as NWAPA) hosts an event that collates the latest and greatest AWDs and 4WDs for two days of on-road and off-road judging. Automakers bring their top-of-the-line vehicles to duke it out for category wins or the coveted overall title, the NW Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the…
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The News for October 25th, 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, Volkswagen unveils the all-new eight-generation Golf with some big changes, Alpina shows off the gorgeous B3 Saloon, Trans Am comes up with a new excuse for old GT3 cars to…
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Quick Spin: 2020 Volvo S60 T8 Polestar Engineered
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When news broke that Volvo would once again be offering a Polestar-branded variant of its midsize S60 sedan, many of us enthusiasts took notice. The in/out-of-house tuning brand was supposedly going to be doing what the company’s “R” once did: making choice cars go faster, handle better, brake harder, and look more aggressive. But in…
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Hooniverse Asks: What’s the best display of horsepower?
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Horsepower is a neat thing, isn’t it? Torque is definitely cool but horsepower is pretty fun. What’s the best display of horsepower that you’ve seen? I’m open to any sort of display here too. And I’m open to different ways to look at horsepower, like thrust for instance. So you could say the Saturn V…
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Last Call: Baby Bronco leaked
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It’s been a long time coming already. In addition to a full-on Bronco SUV, it appears that Ford will be releasing a smaller CUV in the coming months. Aptly named “Baby Bronco” among those speculating and waiting for the vehicle’s release, what we have here is another look at the small crossover. This time, it’s…
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Aston Martin to apply its wings to a motorcycle for the first time ever
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Aston Martin are teaming up with storied British bike builders Brough Superior. The pair will collaborate on a motorcycle that’s yet to fully be revealed, but this marks the first time Aston’s wings will officially appear on a two-wheeled machine. The two companies were founded quite a long time ago. Aston Martin dates back to…
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Ford teases Mustang-inspired electric SUV
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Ford Motor Company teased the release of its Mustang-inspired Sport Utility Vehicle that will be a fully electric vehicle. The debut will happen at the LA Auto Show on November 17th, 2019. 11.17.19 | Mark your calendar. 📆 The Mustang-inspired all-electric SUV is coming. #ElectricAndUntamed pic.twitter.com/uAq5nai88i — Ford Motor Company (@Ford) October 24, 2019 The…
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Subaru says goodbye to the EJ20 with special-edition WRX STI
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Since 1989, Subaru has been cranking out flat four EJ family engines. You can find them in all sorts of Subaru products, but the boxer beat makers have also found favor with project car builders and kit car lovers. The EJ20 version has powered some of your all-time favorite Subaru hits. This includes many versions…
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Let’s get honest about minivans
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To the general car buying public, buying a minivan signifies that you’re a mom or a dad, and that being a parent is your primary focus in life. It means that the life you may have had a decade ago is gone. No more going out with buddies, no bar hopping or golfing, no fun…
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Last Call: Winged car wins at Starbucks
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I enjoy the act of driving to get a cup of coffee. Bean water is quite appealing to me. But I’ve never driven to get coffee in something quite as rad as Dodge Daytona. View this post on Instagram A post shared by hooniversejeff (@hooniversejeff) Last Call indicates the end of Hooniverse’s broadcast day. It’s meant…
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Car Bros take their “Enzo” to Monterey
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Grab a beer. Hell, grab a six-pack. And some food. I recommend some lightly grilled kielbasa. Slice that badboy the long way. If it’s the good quality stuff, meaning it didn’t come in a plastic wrapper, you won’t need to disrespect it with ketchup or mustard. And maybe grab some pretzels. Or those new pretzel…
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The best Rolls-Royce is a wagon
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Krug commissioned three Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II’s in the mid-1980s. One for the European, North American, and Japanese markets. Only one of the cars remains in Krug’s possession and can be found at their headquarters building. The wagon is only brought out for special events. All three wagons had been lost to the world until…