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Podcast: Episode 218 – Return of the Zack
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Zack Klapman is back in the podcast studio, and he joins us in a discussion on some fresh news items. We chat about the McLaren body armor built for a billionaire, Toyota’s new GR sub-brand, and that rad Ford Lightning Tribute truck sold in Georgia. After that it’s time for your questions, and there’s a…
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Hooniverse Reviews the Pioneer Ford F-150 Lightning Tribute
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Editor’s note: the original images in this review were lost after some site updates. To see images of a newer version of this truck, head over here. Robby Winiarczyk, General Manager of Pioneer Ford in Bremen, Georgia, always loved the F-150 Lightning that Ford’s Special Vehicle Team built from 1999 to 2004. It’s been a long…
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Ruining Tires with the Ford F-150 Lightning Tribute
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Sometimes it pays to live in Georgia. When news broke out about a 650-horsepower F-150 Lightning tribute package built by Pioneer Ford in Bremen, GA, emails were sent almost immediately. They were kind enough to not only invite me out to snap pictures and drive it before anyone else, they also rented out a small…
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The False Neutral Episode #70: Miscellaneous Ramblings
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The week Garrett and Eric get together and talk about forest fires in the PNW, Garrett taking his wife on a motorcycle ride, her second ever. Eric talks about the Yamaha R3 as well as his quick observations on the FZ-09, 9 and 10 now that he’s had a chance to sit on them. Don’t…
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Learn off-roading in a Land Rover Defender
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Drive around the city of Boston or Cape Cod, and most significantly Nantucket, and you will see them – Land Rover Defenders. They are of all ages and types. Some are the American market, some are old, some are questionably imported, and a few are restomoded. These iconic utility vehicles have a cult following and…
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Lone Star LeMans 2017: Baby Come Back
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If you’re a listener of The DFL Show, you might have already heard some of my thoughts on the “revised” WEC calendar for next year. With COTA off the list for now, I’m left sitting here in the media center at the circuit wondering if this will be my last ride with the series that…
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The Carchive: The Citroen Dyane
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Last week we took a look at Nissan’s vision of an ultra-practical family car for the ’80s – the vertiginously styled Prairie. Today we’re moving a little way back in time, a little way North in latitude, and a little way south on the price lists. This week’s subject car really does go back to…
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The News for September 15th, 2017
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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 revives the RS4 Avant Porsche introduces 911 GT3 Touring, a 911R without the markup Genesis completes…
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The Cammed & Tubbed Podcast: Episode 222 – With Orson Welles
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This week Cam and Brad are back to regularly scheduled bickering. Cam attempts an impression before the show starts. He also recently went to Detroit Moped Works. Discussion continues on to some quality tips and tricks that make you feel dumb you didn’t think of them. Stick around for the end with some Radwood updates,…
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The Cammed & Tubbed Podcast: Episode 222 – With Orson Welles
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This week Cam and Brad are back to regularly scheduled bickering. Cam attempts an impression before the show starts. He also recently went to Detroit Moped Works. Discussion continues on to some quality tips and tricks that make you feel dumb you didn’t think of them. Stick around for the end with some Radwood updates,…
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The DFL Show: Episode 68 – Down With The Sickness
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Eric is coughing a bit, but he joins Brad for the show because everyone else is busy. He’s got some great insight about Hot Rod Drag Week, as well as the upcoming Zip Tie Drags. We have a lengthy conversation about the future of touring cars. We talk about some early Formula 1 Silly Season…
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A Ford Dealer is Selling the 650-hp F-150 Lightning that Ford Won't
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Ford hasn’t built a production Lightning in well over a decade despite how much it deserves to live on. If there was ever a time for them to pick it back up, now would be a great time. Ford has a V8 that’s more powerful than ever as well as a lighter and more advanced…
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Podcast: Episode 217 – Podcast Project One Concept Hyper Mega Tude
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Chris and I dive into a bit of the news making its way ’round the old Internet this week. That includes the reveal of the Mercedes-AMG Project One, Bugatti making serious speed with a Chiron, Porsche releasing a 911 R-esque machine for the plebians, and a bit more. After that it’s time to dive into…
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Hooniverse Asks: Do you have a favorite reveal from the Frankfurt Motor Show?
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The action in Frankfurt is in full swing with many a new model being trotted out. Yes, a lot of the super and hyper car action was to be expected but there are a few gems also offering up a nice surprise. Case in point is exhibit A seen above. That’s the Honda Urban EV…
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Saying good bye to my 1965 Ford F100 [Shift Happens]
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It’s been a good run with this one here. At the end of 2014, I purchased a 1965 Ford F100. The intent was to find a project truck that was drivable but that needed some love as well. I wanted to learn how to wrench, and this truck would be the one to help teach…
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The BMW M8 GTE is a Stunning Ticket Back to Le Mans
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BMW’s latest entry into the world of GT racing is the stunning new M8 GTE, based on the upcoming 8 Series road car. It was a unique opportunity for BMW to develop a new road car and a race car simultaneously, but they’ve taken full advantage of this chance to create what may be their…