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Jaguar's I-Pace eTrophy race series kicks off this weekend
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Jaguar is diving full on into electric powertrains. As proof of that, the automaker has already taken a strong in interest in Formula E. Now comes the arrival of its second step into this electric racing arena as the I-Pace eTrophy support series lands in Ad Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. This is the first international championship…
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This owner traded five Toyota MR2s for one Mazda Miata
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Owning more than one example of a given car model shows that you’re a devoted fan of that vehicle. Owning five is a sign that you’re obsessed. For one retired college professor in Missouri, his vehicular devotion fell on the first-generation Toyota MR2 AW11. In fact, he set out to own one from each year of…
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Hooniverse Asks: What do you want out of a smaller truck?
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I’m heading down to San Diego today to drive the new Ford Ranger (for our friends at Jalopnik). As a former Ranger owner, I’m incredibly curious about what’s going on with the smaller pickup in the Blue Oval lineup. As a general automotive enthusiast, I’m more curious to see what the smaller rig offers and…
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Last Call: Cross Breeze Edition
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I’ve had a vague knowledge of GM’s awning-style cargo access panels for years, but it never occurred to me how excellent they would be for a conversion van—light-blocking, secure and private one moment, nearly totally open sides the next. Genius. Now I want one. Source: Curbed.com Last Call indicates the end of Hooniverse’s broadcast day.…
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Take a look back at the Ford Escort
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Ford is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Escort. No, we’re not talking about the North American market version that arrived in 1981. The real Escort arrived way back in 1968. Ok, the name was stuck on a version of the Anglia back in the 50’s but the Mk I Escort as we know it turned…
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This is the Cosworth-built V12 that will power the Aston Martin Valkyrieand it sounds amazing
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Aston Martin have turned to Cosworth for the engine that will power the insane Valkyrie hypercar. It’s a naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 and it screams up to a towering 11,500 rpm redline. Horsepower? It sits at 1,000. Torque? Peak power is 516 pound-feet and it arrives up at 7,000 rpm. The best bit though, is…
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The Range Rover Sport comes in very different flavors
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In one corner, we have the Range Rover Sport TD6. Under its hood sits a 3.0-liter turbodiesel six-cylinder engine that produces 254 horsepower and 440 pound-feet of torque. That peak torque, by the way, is available at just 1,750 rpm. This is a fun luxury workhorse should you venture on to a dusty path and…
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Hooniverse Asks: Which new wagon appeals most to you right now?
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We often cry out about the lack of proper wagon offerings here in the States. The truth is, however, that there are a number of them out there. Volkswagen has its Golf Alltrack. Volvo has the V60 and V90. Spend more bucks and you can find Audi and Mercedes-Benz offerings as well. Yes, we’d love to…
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Last Call: The Falcon’s Swan Song Edition
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Suzuki has announced that it is lowering the curtain on their once all-conquering Hayabusa 1300, after 21 model years (and just one fairly mild refresh halfway through its life). The official reason is that Euro4 emission regs prohibit sales of the Hayabusa in the EU as of the end of this month. A 2019 model…
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Last Call: The Falcon's Swan Song Edition
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Suzuki has announced that it is lowering the curtain on their once all-conquering Hayabusa 1300, after 21 model years (and just one fairly mild refresh halfway through its life). The official reason is that Euro4 emission regs prohibit sales of the Hayabusa in the EU as of the end of this month. A 2019 model…
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Employee claims paint a grim picture at the Bob Bondurant driving school
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Former employees of the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving say their workplace was a hostile environment. There are claims of racism, belittlement, and unfair treatment, according to a report from the ClassicCars.com Journal. Recently, the school made news when it closed its doors ahead of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. Classes eventually resumed, but…
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Enter an excited state: The 2019 Jaguar I-Pace
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Jaguar is diving into the EV world. No, not with their E-Pace but with the I-Pace. Yes I agree, the naming convention is confusing. Regardless, what’s not confusing is the fact that 512 pound-feet of torque available from a dead stop is an intoxicating bit of engineering. https://hooniverse.com/2018/02/16/first-drive-jaguar-e-pace/ As more automakers bring ever more electric vehicles online,…
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Este Benz es increíble: Someone buy this 1965 Mercedes-Benz 220S race car
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I’m linking to the listing right away, because you need to head over there and watch the video posted. The noise this thing makes is incredible. And what this thing is is a 1965 Mercedes-Benz 220S that’s been modified to run in the Rally Maya Mexico and La Carrera Panamericana. And now it’s for sale with…
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Hooniverse Asks: How do you feel about “performance” SUVs and CUVs?
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View this post on Instagram A post shared by hooniversejeff (@hooniversejeff) Currently, I hold the keys to the new Ford Edge ST. The seating position is too high. The throttle is far more touchy than expected. The exhaust does its impression of a performance exhaust, which means it drones. And the price tag, as tested,…
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Hooniverse Asks: How do you feel about "performance" SUVs and CUVs?
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View this post on Instagram A post shared by hooniversejeff (@hooniversejeff) Currently, I hold the keys to the new Ford Edge ST. The seating position is too high. The throttle is far more touchy than expected. The exhaust does its impression of a performance exhaust, which means it drones. And the price tag, as tested,…
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Last Call: Trar-cheology Edition
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Yeah, Grandpa had it goin’ on. Source: Hot Rods & Rat Rods Facebook Group Last Call indicates the end of Hooniverse’s broadcast day. It’s meant to be an open forum for anyone and anything. Thread jacking is not only accepted, it’s encouraged.