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The Cammed & Tubbed Podcast: Episode 242 – Be Kind, Rewind
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If you can make it through Cam discussing cats and football, Brad has some updates on the Audi. Cam drove an older Kia and was pleasantly surprised, Brad drove Chevy trucks and was lucky enough to be one of the first to see the next Silverado. We talk about Datsun S30 prices, HCOTY nominations, and…
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Fiat Cinquecento Sporting: Cheap, Awful, and not Sporting
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Few weeks ago I traveled to Poland to see my father and spend some time with my extended family and some old friends. I also met up with my auto-jornalist friend Zbigniew Lomnik, also known as Zlomnik, also known by his real name, Tymon Grabowski. I have referenced his site many times on Hooniverse. In addition…
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Mazda releases 2018 MX-5 with luxury Club optionsTalk about timing…
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The timing on this couldn’t have been more coincidental. On Tuesday I published a piece in which I wrote about Mazda’s poor option & group packaging on the MX-5 Miata. How it’s a shame that you can’t get an LSD with heated seats or vice-versa. Well… yesterday the automaker announced that changes are being made…
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The DFL Show: Episode 84 – Apocalypse Racing
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Boy, it’s been a tough year for everyone, and this show is our little respite to discuss racing with friends. We’re glad that some people have listened to all of us bullshit our way through this show for all this time. We had fun this week with some discussion about Chevy Trucks, Dale Jr., Year…
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Start your Thursday with a screaming Alfa Romeo
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Not counting you sport bike lovers, is there anyone out there who has driven a car that runs to a 9,800 rpm redline? All of that angry noise is coming from a 1.6-liter engine making 225 horsepower. It’s delivering that power to the front wheels of this Alfa Romeo 33, which is competing in a…
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Last Call: Christmas Tree Stand Edition
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My grandfather-in-law used to say “when you don’t have the right tool, improvise.” This may just be the best Christmas tree stand ever created, at least function wise. 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.…
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24 Hours of Lemons: NHMS Wrap-Up – we won class C and then "complained" about it
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We didn’t complain, as Jay mentions in this video. I emailed Jay and asked if Lemons would be doing anything about the fact that a once competitive class B car can now hardly finish mid-pack of class B. I also asked if minimum pit-stop amount requirement could be a good idea. Speedcreep, as someone called it,…
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First Drive: Smart Electric CabrioletA funny thing happened on the way to my preconceptions
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First and foremost, if you live outside a major metroplex or a resort area this car probably won’t work for you. If you do, then the Smart Electric may be something you need to look at. Hear me out. Smart brought us to San Diego to have a go with the 2018 Smart Electric Cabrio.…
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Mazda ND MX-5 Miata: Frustration in option packaging
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I love Mazda, probably more than I do any other manufacturer. Scratch that – as of this writing, I love Mazda more than any other manufacturer. There, I said it. I’m sorry, Jeep, Mazda just has its mojo no in a way no other company does. And, if I’m honest, I’m head-over-heels in love with…
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HCOTY 2017 Nominee: Ferrari 308 GTB Group B rally car
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A great many cars have impressed me this year, some of which I’ve been fortunate enough to drive, and many, many of which I’ve not. Some, including this one, are memorable for doing me actual bodily harm – the dust cloud seen in the image above contained particles of various masses and diameters, from microscopic…
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Acura NSX: The real every day supercar
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We’ve been waiting quite some time for a new Acura NSX. It’s arrived, and the early reviews were mixed. Those reviews missed something, because this thing is damn good. Through a combination of batteries, motors, and a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 engine, the NSX producers over 570 horsepower and more than 470 pound-feet of torque. That…
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HCOTY 2017 Nominee: Bradley Brownell's 1976 Porsche 912E
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As much as I love cars for what they are, I really love them for what they enable people to do, to see, and to experience. Which is exactly why, when Zach Bowman and family packed up and spent a year in their Odyssey Rig, as much as the whole ordeal was made possible by…
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Last Call: Dear Santa Edition
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The world of SUVs needs more proper off-road trims from the factory. With the release of the Land Rover Discovery SVX, the company hinted that other models might get similar treatment. If anyone is still looking for a Christmas present for me, look no further. Image source: autoexpress.co.uk
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HCOTY 2017 Nominee: Kia's 2018 Stinger
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When the topic of “Hooniverse Car of the Year” started to float across our team of editors’ feed on Slack this weekend, one brand immediately came to my mind for nomination: Kia. No joke. This brand, has completely taken the spotlight this past year and shaken up the new car scene. Ever since I’ve been…
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Dashboards: New Honda Accord is Doin’ it Well
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Most of us judge vehicles’ looks by their exteriors. But I was always a bit different. For me, it was always the interior design and its ergonomics that were more important. When I was a little kid I would break apart toy cars just to see what’s inside. I’d sit in the driver’s seat of…
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HCOTY 2017 Nominee: Aussie Lifted Foz
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Christmas time means it’s a very special time of year. Yes, it’s the Hooniverse Car of the Year. What I love about HCOTY is that we get to celebrate cars we find during the year that are different and unique. This nomination comes to you all the way from Australia. I spotted this awesome modified…