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Hooniversal Opinion: 2020 C8 Corvette
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After decades of waiting the mid-engine Corvette has finally transformed from fantasy to reality. By now you probably know everything about the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. But here’s a refresher course: mid-engine. 6.2-liter V8, a modified version of the LT1 now called LT2. 495 horsepower. 460 lb-ft of torque. Tremec-sourced 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. Which is,…
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Hooniverse Asks: What’s the next vehicle to majorly evolve?
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The Corvette has shed it’s chrysalis and emerged as a mid-engined butterfly. It’s the latest vehicle to undergo a major evolutionary leap forward. But which car or truck is next to do this? Our best guess… the Nissan Z. Maybe that should read “our best hope” because the Z needs massive attention. It’s incredibly dated,…
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The News for July 19th, 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, something happened at Chevrolet you may have heard about it, Lotus unveils breathtaking EV hypercar, Ford and Roush honor a legendary P-51 fighter pilot, and Cadillac prices the CT5. Side…
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The C7.R car cover is the best accessory for your C7 Vette
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Did you hear about the C8 mid-engine Corvette? It seems pretty great, doesn’t it? Ya know what’s also great? The C7 Corvette. And you know what’s also mid-engine? The C7 Corvette. And ya know what you can get a great deal on now? Yes, the C7 Corvette. Should you buy a new (production stops in…
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The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette: America’s sports car; evolved
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BREAKING: Chevrolet spied testing new C9 Corvette!
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Our spotters in Milford have spied something wild from Chevrolet. With their lenses trained on the darkest corners of the proving grounds, spy photogs captured a brand-new Corvette. It’s been rumored but it looks like the C9 is happening. And hold on to your hats, because Chevy is moving the engine into the nose. After…
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Hooniverse Asks: Are you ready for the C8 Corvette?
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After decades of talk and speculation, Chevrolet is finally ready to reveal a brand-new Corvette with a mid-engine layout. The C8 Corvette is set to make its debut this evening. And the automaker is doing things big. So big, in fact, that the building being used is immense. The reveal event is being held in…
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Finnish Line: Extracting the full potential of the Chrysler Neon
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I don’t just want to buy a Neon. I require one. Like with my earlier posts featuring mostly unloved cars, there’s solid reasoning behind this realization. I’ve done the Baltic Press Rally a few times now, and part of the excitement is arriving in Latvia or Lithuania in a total underdog car and then doing…
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Podcast: Episode 297 – Nice and chunky
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Welcome to episode 297 of the Hooniverse Podcast. Today I have Josh Ostrander and Micah Muzio with me, and we dive into a bit of news to kick things off. First we chat about the new Lotus Evija, an electric car from the company that’s all about lightweight. Next, there’s a new Skyline and it…
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Volvo Update: preventative maintenance was completed, but then it broke
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After doing all that I’ve done to this car it worked great for about 2 months. In mid-June I moved down to Lakewood, California to my new apartment with my girlfriend and my roommates. We’ve been here for a couple weeks now and we’re all settled in. But the other day, on a trip to…
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After years of R&D Ford introduces pickup emoji – Ford stock reacts accordingly
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In the dozens of press releases I get daily this one stood out, as it should have – big news about Ford trucks. Any news about Ford trucks is big news. We’re all awaiting news of the Bronco, the North American Ranger Raptor, the electrified F-150, and numerous others. So this was going to be…
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Two Wheel Tuesday: False Neutral Podcast #91 – Side by Sides & A Chinese Hog
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After updating listeners on Garrett’s continuing Kenny Roberts Replica RZ build, including his plan to 3D print a new airbox, Eric shares new tribulations with his never-running-right XS. We go on to discuss Harley’s joint partnership with Chinese manufacturer Qianjiang, and how side-by-sides are currently keeping the powersports industry afloat in North America. False Neutral…
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Comparison: 4th gen and 5th gen Toyota 4Runners
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Since its introduction in 1984 the Toyota 4Runner has become a forever player in the off-road capable, street-friendly SUV segment. Now deep into its fifth generation, the venerable 4×4 is still posting strong sales numbers. But prior generation trucks are holding up well, and the options for a reliable, comfortable, trail-happy rig are more than…
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Hooniverse Asks: Is it wrong to love a modern CUV?
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Many enthusiasts love to hate modern cross-over sport utility vehicles. The say that they’re slow, handle poorly, and lack steering feel. They also say that they’re not any safer than typical car, and that ride height and all-wheel-drive systems provide a false sense of security to the driver. They keep going, saying that the higher…
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First Drive: The Hyundai Palisade
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We trekked to Idaho to sample the new Hyundai Palisade. Is it as good as the Kia Telluride we’ve driven and loved? Yep… basically a restyled wrapper for a very similar machine. Click play to learn more. For a deeper dive of the onboard tech, go here: And if you want a refresher on the…
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Finnish Line: On hand-me-downs
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You may find yourself behind the wheel of a free automobile. And you may ask yourself “How did I get here?” Hand-me-down cars are probably not a strange concept to Hooniverse writers or readers. Even though there’s certainly pride to be had in paying for a car with your own hard-earned money, there’s often a…