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The Carchive: The BMW New Class sedans in 1970
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Well, it’s all going on in the world of The New, right now. Peugeots and Citroens could soon be littering North America’s roadsides (like in the olden days) , there’s going to be a two-door Range Rover again (like in the olden days), a BMW 8 Series is on the way (like in the olden…
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The News for January 16th, 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: BMW shows off a little bit more of the new 8 Series in testing Land Rover is…
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Last Call: Long Wheel Base Edition
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Before pickup trucks were available with every luxury option and feature car gods ever created, those wanting a luxury pickup had to improvise. 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. Image: Facebook.com/CytrynGumiak
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Gran Turismo Sport update adds ten new cars
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Sony just announced a January 2018 update to the Gran Turismo Sport. The package will include ten new cars, an addition of the Autodromo Nazionale Monza track, and new GT League events. The list of the ten new interesting cars is below. Unfortunately while they are in fact interesting, none are really new. The most interesting one…
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The DFL Show: Episode 88 – Eight Porsches, One Cup
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This week on the DFL Show, Eric and Stef are around to discuss MOTORSPORT! The season has officially begun, as the Dakar rally ends and we prepare for the start of the Daytona 24 this weekend, plus some WRC chatter. That’s basically the show, there’s a bit of Dakar recapping and then the dynamic duo…
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Fiat 124 Hardtop possibly in the works – Could it be the best ND Miata?
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As of the last year, Fiat has been selling its own version of the current-generation Mazda ND Miata, albeit with some touches and changes to make it their own. The 124, name in homage to its long-deceased predecessor, is marked by a turbocharged MultiAir powerplant, as opposed to the MX-5’s naturally-aspirated Skyactiv engine, a slightly…
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Car cigarette lighters are weird
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A friend was having trouble with an aftermarket sat nav the other day – there was a question mark as to whether the 12v socket was working. I suggested to her “check that the cigar lighter works”, to which her reply was “…the what?” Indeed, she had no idea that the 12v dashboard socket on…
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Podcast: Episode 235 – Sitting solo in a Mustang
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Time to send out a solo episode, and this one comes to you from the cabin of a 2018 Ford Mustang. I’m sitting in my garage talking to myself while a Zoom H6 records my dulcet tones. Topics for today include; the aforementioned Mustang, driving the new Subaru WRX STI Type RA and BRZ tS,…
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Goodwood posts a touching tribute to Dan Gurney
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Dan Gurney left an indelible mark on the world of motorsport. One of his biggest fans is a man by the name of Charles Gordon Lennox. You probably know him better by his royal title of Lord March. Yes, that Lord March that owns Goodwood. Lord March had his video crew drum up a touching tribute…
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Fiat 126p vs. Rolls-Royce on Rodeo Drive
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So there is some crazy Polish guy, also named Kamil, specifically Kamil Knapczyk, who decided to travel around the United States. Very cool – if you haven’t taken a cross-country trip, you should do it as soon as possible. That Kamil chose a very atypical vehicle for this trip, however, a classic Polish-made Fiat 126p, also…
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This hero drives his 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 on the street
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At the tail-end of the 1980s, Tom Walkinshaw was dreaming up ways in which he could go to Le Mans and claim victory. He wanted to do so with his Jaguar Sport partners, and he wanted to do so in a Jaguar vehicle. In 1988, the Jaguar XJR-9 was born and it set out to…
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Review: 2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
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Dear Readers: For years, Hooniverse and I have been providing you with exacting, original, and interesting content. Other than comments and votes we have never asked for anything in return. Until now. The month of January is an important one; it is the month of the most important holiday of the year – my birthday.…
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We have questions for Jamal Hameedi Of Ford Performance
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You might’ve noticed that Ford announced a few things during the Detroit Auto Show last week. For most of you who frequent this site, it’s highly likely that the Bullitt Mustang was the highlight. Seeing the original movie car in totally unrestored condition was pretty choice. The Ranger was expected and we will see that…
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Regular Car Reviews examines a 1967 Plymouth Belvedere
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It’s a car for the mythic dad. That’s how Regular Car Reviews describes the 1967 Plymouth Belvedere. This white and black example looks to be a great driver’s car, and a wonderful example of a surviving B-body. As always, RCR has a unique take on this given vehicle. It’s best to set aside some time…
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The News for January 19th, 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: Ford honors 50 years of “Bullitt” with special 2019 Mustang Bullitt Ford finally debuts new Ranger, will…
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Forza Horizon 3 and the Xbox One X: The Perfect Sunday Driver
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I don’t know if I’ve ever really looked at a video game the way that Forza Horizon 3 begs you to do so. I don’t know if I’ve ever gotten into the rhythm of a driving game quite the way Forza Horizon 3 lulls you into doing so. And in fact, looking back at it,…