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The News for January 11th, 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 we have the all-new Ford Explorer, Lamborghini Huracan Evo, Porsche 911 (992) Cabriolet, and some awesome racing liveries coming to a race track near you. 2020 Ford Explorer Did you…
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Dashboards: The 2020 Ford Explorer is doing it well
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Sometime ago I wrote a quick article about the dashboard layout of the new/current Ford Expedition. Unfortunately that article is currently unavailable due to the site redesign [Editor’s Note: Post migration has begun but it’s a slow process]. But in it I complained how there were too many buttons on that dash. To make things…
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Hooniverse Asks: How do you feel about the new Supra?
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It feels like this has been a long time coming. The 2020 Toyota Supra, first teased as an idea in the form of the FT-1 Concept, is finally ready to come out and play. In fact, after all the time spent teasing its arrival, Toyota has to be a bit miffed that the real deal…
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Every thing is an adventure if you drive this street-legal dune buggy
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Owning a dune buggy sounds like a lot of fun. You have a vehicle that can be beaten up, tossed around, and it always seems like it wears a smile on its face. The problem is that you can’t drive it every day. You need to plan your off-road adventures accordingly. That can be a…
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Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio: The ultimate crossover… sports car?
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This era of insane crossovers and SUVs is in full swing. While the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk might definite it, it’s the Alfa Romeo Stelvio that serves as a fantastic ambassador to this world. Specifically, of course, the Quadrifoglio version. Lift the hood. Staring back at you is a Ferrari-derived 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine. It’s…
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Chevy’s Silverado Trail Boss is …almost good
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Everyone wants a tough, off-road primed truck right now. Ford started fired up this desire train when it launched the first-generation Raptor. Yes, other people drove off-road trucks before that, but this time it was a larger audience eager to express a love of mud and dirt. Toyota’s been serving up such machines for years.…
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Long Term Review: 2019 Mustang GT Performance Package Level 2
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It’s been almost four months since I took delivery of my 2019 Mustang GT. The box for Performance Package Level 2 was checked, and it was a wise decision. Since grabbing the keys I’ve gone through 6,000 miles, dozens of trips to the fun roads of north Georgia, and brought the car to its first…
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Hooniverse Asks: What do you want to see from the Detroit Auto Show?
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The 2019 North American International Auto Show is just around the corner. Some automakers are getting a jump on the action. Ford has already shown off its 2020 Explorer, while others are serving up teasers ahead of full reveals. It would be nice if Chevrolet finally trots out that mid-engine Corvette we all know is…
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The 2020 Ford Explorer debuts in Detroit
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The 2019 North American International Auto Show unofficially kicked off with a pre-show debut. Say hello to the 2020 Ford Explorer, which was revealed at Ford Field in Downtown Detroit. Now in it’s sixth generation and nearly thirty years of production deep, the Explorer returns to a rear-drive platform. Two engine choices are on deck.…
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Podcast: Episode 277 – Welcome to 2019
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Chris and I sit down to talk about the Hooniverse Car of the Year. Which is not a car, but a junkyard-built bike. We also chat about the fact that the Dodge Challenger outsold the Camaro in 2018. Hagerty has published a list of the 10 vehicles collectors should scoop up in 2019. Finally, Subaru…
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Classic Mini race cars are the originators of three-wheel motion
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The 77th Goodwood Member’s Meeting is this April. To get you excited for vintage race car action, the Goodwood YouTube channel is doling out some on-track excitement. We’re starting small here, but sometimes smaller is better. Especially when that bit of small is a real Mini race car. Some of you may associate three-wheel motion…
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For Sale: Drool-worthy 1988 BMW 535i Alpina conversion
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Few sedans are more iconic than BMW’s E28 5 Series. Hell, none may actually be so. Even thirty years later, the E28 M5 is still a lust-inducing saloon. It makes enthusiasts swoon, and rightfully so. The car might not have been responsible for BMW’s success in America, but its legacy lives on as one of…
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Hooniverse Asks: Can wagons make a proper comeback?
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All we hear is that the car buying public wants crossovers and SUVs. It’s true, of course. They are everywhere. People are snatching them up. The CUV represents the fasting growing segment for basically every automaker on the planet. And this all spells doom for the wagon. Or does it? According to a story over…
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California enacts AB-1824 and the enthusiast community responds
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Assembly Bill 1824 went into effect in California at the beginning of 2019. The assembly bill, which contains updates pertaining to Election Code, Government Code, Military and Veterans Code, and an update to section 40610 of the vehicle code, has come under fire by those within and even outside of the enthusiast community. Nearly 150,000 of…
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This Chrysler 300C hides a hellacious secret
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It’s a shame that Chrysler has never offered up a Hellcat-ified version of its 300 sedan. A sleeper Hellcat would make for an excellent alternative to the Charger version. All of that power paired with an upgraded interior space and subdued exterior styling adds up to a highway all star. And a street stunner. Alas,…
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Steve Soper and Andy Rouse battle it out at Brands Hatch in 1988
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British Touring Car Championship racing remains is a truly entertaining bit of motorsport. It has been for decades, and remains a joy to watch to this day. Back in 1988, if you showed up to watch a race you’d find mostly Fords on the field. Toyota, BMW, Holden, Nissan, and even Alfa Romeo and Maserati…