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Watch this gorgeous documentary on the Isle of Man TT
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It’s wild that the race continues on to this day… The Isle of Man TT race is an amazing event. I was fortunate to attend once a few years back and, even as someone who doesn’t care much more motorcycles, was blown away. The speed. The focus. The dedication and passion of the fans. And…
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Two Wheel Tuesday: False Neutral Podcast #80 – Looking Back, Looking Forward
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This month we talk about things from the past: Eric’s resurection of his old Rumblestrip Radio podcast episodes, and motorcycles in the estate left behind by Garrett’s recently departed riding buddy. We also talk about the future, namely Harley-Davidison’s future, in light of their recent announcement of upcoming models. I have a cold and sound…
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Hooniverse Asks: Is the Jeep Wrangler reaching insanity levels?
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The new JL version of the Jeep Wrangler is really good. I reviewed the 2-door JL Rubicon this year and I loved it. Since then I had the opportunity to drive the 4-cylinder turbo 4-door Sahara with the soon-to-be optional One-Touch power soft-top/hard-top hybrid top and it was just fantastic. That top is really a…
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The News for August 10th, 2018
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Welcome to the Hooniverse News! As always, this is a weekly recap of some of the biggest stories in the automotive industry without the fluff or bull. There’s also just a little opinion of mine because I can. This week: Audi runs Pikes Peak with latest e-tron prototype… downhill Porsche a builds Cayman GT4 Clubsport for rally,…
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Ghostly Spirito: R.I.P Fiat Punto – 1993-2018
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Earlier this week, dozens of Europeans and a sprinkling of souls from further afield, united in a common shrug, when the news came that the Fiat Punto has finally been axed after spending years in conditions of wilful neglect. While it’s been a long, long time since the Punto has fought rivals on a level…
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Road Tripping the American West in an F1 Car
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It’s probably been every single child (and adult’s, come on let’s be real) dream to pilot an F1 car on public roads. They blitz around tracks at atrociously fast speeds screaming as the RPMs rise high into the double-digits and Gs soar. Red Bull Racing put Daniel Ricciardo, in his 900 horsepower Aston Martin RB12…
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Buy this Wolf in fancy Wolf clothing: 1990 Mercedes-Benz Wolf 250GD for sale
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Getting to retire well after a life of military service is a dream we wish more service members could enjoy. My own father did 20 years in the Navy and now has a normal gig that pairs well with his government and state (from another post-Navy gig) pensions. Post military life can be done better…
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Truck Thursday Hooniverse Asks: What's your favorite factory off-road pickup?
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Ford is currently the off-road truck king with its F-150 Raptor. Toyota has an entire family of TRD Pro trucks (and an SUV) at the ready, and for 2019 they get fancy new Fox shocks. Chevy has its Colorado ZR2 and Ram lets loose with a Rebel yell. I’m incredibly curious to sample a new…
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Review: Yakima HighRoad upright roof bike rack
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Transporting bicycles has always been an issue for me. I looked for the optional folding rear seat when I bought used BMWs. In my early WRX I had a roof rack. Once I had kids, my SUVs had hitch-mounted racks. The truth is that there were always compromises and the only ideal solution I found…
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Here are some facts about the Borg-Warner trophy
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When you win the Indianapolis 500, you’re given the Borg-Warner trophy. Well, you don’t get the actual trophy because it’s incredibly valuable and also rather massive. Instead, you get a smaller replica of the trophy a few months after the race has been won. You also get your face on the trophy. Here are a…
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2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1American muscle that out "sports" more expensive rides
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Chevrolet has really crushed it with the 6th-generation Camaro. The chassis is brilliant, the engine note is downright delicious, and the performance is world class… and that’s just on a regular old SS. Step up to the 650-horsepower Camaro ZL1 and it’s a whole different ballgame. Under the hood is the supercharged LT4 and it’s…
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Centuries old craftsmanship brings Aston Martin badges to life
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Do you ever stop to consider where some of the parts of your car come from? You might know where an engine is built. The transmission can be easily traced. But do you care who builds the badges that adorn the nose or tail of your car? You might if you’re shuttling an Aston Martin…
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Watch a monstrously modified BMW E30 M3 tackle this hill climb course
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If the LS isn’t the answer to your power problems, it has to be the 2JZ. Toyota’s inline six-cylinder beauty is a 3.0-liter delight, especially when served up in the twin-turbocharged GTE flavor. Left stock, it has solid power numbers of around 270+ horsepower and well over 300 pound-feet of torque. When tuned, however, the…
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A mini Miura tribute car is almost more fascinating than the real thing
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This isn’t the car that inspired the Circuit Wolf manga. This isn’t the one-off Lamborghini Miura built by a mad man in Germany and then transported to Japan. This isn’t that special Miura that was recently restored by Lamborghini’s in-house restoration team. What it is, however, is something that you just might find to be a bit more interesting. This is…
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Hooniverse Asks: How serious are you about washing your car?
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I don’t mind washing my car. But I’m not obsessed with doing so. Usually, I’ll head over to the local spray booth and wash the car myself. Occasionally, I’ll hang a hose over the side of my patio wall and wash the car right outside of my garage. I’m always looking for things to make…
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Car design today: Is baroque back?
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Hey, yo, slam your eyeballs against this. Few cars are as iconic as the 1959 Cadillac Eldorado, especially in its convertible Biarritz form. There can be few people of any age who aren’t aware of its form, even if they don’t know exactly what it is. As a non-American, my curiosity was piqued by seeing…