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Search for a Family Camper: UAZ-452
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We added our 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser before we knew that Kid 4.0 was on the way. Now that she’s here, we’re not getting rid of the Land Cruiser, but we are searching for some roomier options that include some decent cargo capacity. I will always look at a Pinzgauer first. It’s huge, 6×6, and…
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Hooniverse Asks: Do you have a favorite post from “old” Hooniverse?
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I love the look and feel of our new site. What I’m not happy about is the fact that a handful of posts were lost in the shuffle. That’s because we’re dealing with nearly ten years of stories and photos. Some of the articles survived but the photos may not have been so lucky. So I’m…
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The News for April 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, it’s a bunch of stuff from the New York International Auto Show, including the Mustang 2.3L High Performance Package, Kia Stinger GTS, Lincoln Corsair, and more! Ford Mustang 2.3L High Performance…
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NYIAS 2019: RAM Stripper and Pimp
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The media preview days of the 2019 New York International Auto Show are over and the show is now open to the public. Go and enjoy it. But our coverage continues, mostly because we had other things to get to and couldn’t get everything done in a day like the big and famous automotive sites.…
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Hooniverse Asks: What classic would you travel in?
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This Argentinian family of four is traveling to Alaska in their 1960 Willys Wagon. They are currently in Panama. I’ve always loved the look of a Willys Wagon but never considered doing more than the occasional drive around town in one. The Willys does sound like a better choice than the VW Kombi of Kombi…
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Last Call: High Mileage Edition
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The Land Yacht has reached 300,000 miles. It turns 25-years-old next month. I wanted to be happier about this, but it doesn’t really feel like much of an accomplishment. It was always supposed to reach this number. Hopefully, we’ll see 400k in this truck too. What do you consider “high mileage”? Last Call indicates the end…
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NYIAS 2019: Our Tweets and IGrams
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Ross and I spent the day walking around the NYIAS and talking cars. We took some pictures, too. But when it came time to actually uploading them, had a problem. The WiFi at the show was somewhat crappy and I just did not have the patience for it. So we decided to just Tweet and…
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NYIAS 2019: All the Nissan GT-R and Z cars
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It’s was 1969 when the first Skyline GT-R and 240Z came to life. Now, 50 years later Nissan is celebrating that by bringing previous versions of the GT-R and Z cars to the New York International Auto Show. They also showed special anniversary versions of the GT-R and 370Z. Sadly, these are the existing models…
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Is Build & Battle the build show we deserve?
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While I want to consume as much automotive TV as possible, I can’t watch most of it. The Discovery Channel model of drama, shorten timelines, drama, builds that kind of run, and more drama is not a recipe for enjoyable viewing. No matter how interesting, exotic or badass the build is, if you’re yelling; I’m…
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Two Wheel Tuesday: False Neutral Podcast #88 with special guest Rick Radcliffe
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This month we’re joined by Rick Radcliffe, a name well known to Hooniverse regulars. Rick shares his story, which has a uniquely Southern California ambience (spoilers: it involves a Ducati 916 and lane-splitting). We go on to discuss a wide range of bikes, from dream sport bikes to comfortable, practical commuters. Along the way we…
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A farewell to The Grand Tour tent segments
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This past week’s episode of The Grand Tour ended on a somewhat somber note. All seemed normal until suddenly Jeremy Clarkson was in tears. Amidst his normal sign-off he, he broke the news: this is the end of the show as we know it. The Grand Tour will no longer have a tent segment. The original…
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Hooniverse Asks: Which of your vehicles would you bring on vacation and where?
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I’m in Costa Rica right now as I type this. If ever there was a place where my Montero would be right at home, it’s down here in Central America. They have all generations of the Mitsubishi SUV running around these roads. I’ve also spied a first-gen Trooper, lots of Nissan product, a few Jimnys,…
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The News for April 12th, 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: Acura announces “PMC Edition” models starting with TLX, next-generation Tundra and Tacoma may share a platform, some Koenigsegg Jesko goodness, and your automotive news. Acura TLX PMC Edition It’s easy…
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Last Call: The mid-engine C8 Corvette is almost here…
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I don’t feel like the C7 Corvette has been here that long. It launched as a 2014 model year machine, and it’s proven to be quite a competent sports car. I’d say that most folks are fairly split on the styling, but the general consensus is that it’s a strong step forward over the C6.…
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Hooniverse Asks: Should Acura revive the Long Beach GP celebrity race?
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For a hell of a long time, Toyota served as the title sponsor of the Long Beach Grand Prix. That race returns to the streets of southern California this weekend, but Toyota’s name will not be found on the signage. Like a lot of residents, Toyota has fled to Texas. So Acura has stepped up…
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Last Call: Caged Spitfire is your $800 dream project
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This may just be a shell, but the price is right and there is still good meat on the carcass of this old Triumph Spitfire GT6 roadracer. It come with a cage, and the faint aroma of past road course successes. You just need to provide…the rest of the car. Currently for sale in Polo,…