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The 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed kicks off to a good start
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The 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed got underway today and it’s already looking like the place to be if you love all things automotive. Over on the Goodwood YouTube channel, they’ve been running a live stream all day. But they’ve also been putting out clip videos as well. I grabbed the one below which shows…
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Tom Zielinski, 4 Fest Events, Gladiator – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 164
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Welcome back to the Off the Road Again podcast! We’ve missed you. The focus is on the off-road adventure, but we also dabble in all things SUVs, truck, and van, and maybe even some rally cars. Ross & Chris welcome Tom Zielinski, a seasoned off-road enthusiast and the mastermind behind the renowned 4 Fest off-road events. With years of…
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Ford Bronco Everglades – Small Engine, Big Capability!
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The Ford Bronco Everglades may be “stuck” with the smallest engine in the family, but it’s packed with the right upgrades to go anywhere. From the snorkel and increased wading depth to the 35″ tires and available winch, the Bronco Everglades is ready for battle. [Disclaimer: Ford tossed us the keys to the Bronco Everglades…
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2023 Honda Accord Touring – Still Daily Driver Perfection
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There’s something comforting about an old favorite that’s familiar to us. It could be going to a local restaurant that hasn’t changed its menu in thirty years. It might be heading out on the same family vacation to the same spot you’ve gone to for twenty years. Good and simple things that make us happy…
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David Tracy, Overland ZJ Grand Cherokee, & Australian Utes – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 163
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Welcome back to the Off the Road Again podcast! We’ve missed you. The focus is on the off-road adventure, but we also dabble in all things SUVs, truck, and van, and maybe even some rally cars. Join Ross & Chris on this thrilling episode of Off The Road Again as we venture into the world of David Tracy. He is a cofounder and editor-in-chief…
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Volvo V60 T8 is a longroof sleeper dream machine
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The Volvo V60 T8 Polestar Engineered is one of my favorite cars that you can buy. It’s a gorgeous wagon. It has 455 hp. And it can cruise silently when you want to thanks to the strong PHEV powertrain. This thing rules, and I want one… [Disclaimer: Volvo tossed me the keys to the V60…
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Hooniverse Podcast: Episode 365 – Ron Hates CarPlay
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We’re back after a short break… and Ron has been working on his cars! We also talk about Pikes Peak and I’ve got a new show to tell you all about as well. If you’d prefer the audio-only version, head to https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse or check us out wherever you normally get your podcast party on. We’re on Apple, Google, and…
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The Polaris Scrambler XP 1000 S has spectacular suspension
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Suspension is responsible for many important things like keeping the tires on the ground, allowing the chassis to do its work, making sure you’re comfortable, and maximizing the engine’s ability to put power down. And that’s just to name a few. The suspension on the Polaris Scrambler XP 1000 S is perhaps the greatest highlight…
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Sean Holman, AEV 392 Wrangler, & Truck Show Podcast – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 162
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Welcome back to the Off the Road Again podcast! We’ve missed you. The focus is on the off-road adventure, but we also dabble in all things SUVs, truck, and van, and maybe even some rally cars. In this episode of Off The Road Again, Ross & Chris welcome back, Sean Holman, the founder of the Truck Show Podcast and a renowned automotive journalist. Sean takes us…
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The 2023 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb: Captured by Camera
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The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb has officially entered its second centenary. The 101st running of the race has just concluded and it was a proper send-off to the next 100 years. The weather was cooperative for once and was delightful the entirety of race day. Over the years poor weather conditions typically ruin runs.…
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Matt Adair, Petty Cash Racing, Lemons, Dobson Stuttgart & KOH – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 161
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Welcome back to the Off the Road Again podcast! We’ve missed you. The focus is on the off-road adventure, but we also dabble in all things SUVs, truck, and van, and maybe even some rally cars. In this episode, Ross and Chris sit down with Matt Adair, a seasoned Lemons racer and the founder of Petty Cash Racing. Matt shares his passion for racing…
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Hooniverse Asks: What are the wildest races on the planet?
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I was watching a reply of the Red Bull Erzberg Rodeo the other day, and I’m blown away at the skill of the riders. This is a race that takes place in the Erzberg Mine in Austria. It’s an iron ore mine that cranks out over 2 million tonnes of ore every year. And once…
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2023 Honda HR-V EX-L AWD: Review
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Like humans, vehicles also tend to “grow up” over their lifespan, getting larger and heavier, but usually also more rich with features. The Honda HR-V is a great example, when it arrived on our shores in 2016 it was based on the diminutive subcompact Honda Fit. Now, after eight Fit-based model years, it’s back. However,…
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2024 Chevrolet Trax: An actually affordable automobile
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The average transaction price on a new vehicle is, quite frankly, an insane number. It’s over $48,000 at the moment. In fact, it’s been over $40,000 for more than three years now. Cars are only getting more expensive. So when an affordable new car pops up, it almost feels like an automaker is playing a…
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2023 MINI Cooper S Clubman All4 – Quick Review
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“MINIs aren’t so mini anymore” goes the trope we’ve all heard time and time again. As much as we don’t want it to be right, the trope isn’t totally wrong. MINI’s 2023 Clubman isn’t a huge car by any means at only 168.3 inches long, yet considering that the 2000’s reincarnated R53 Cooper was only…
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Moab Trip with Rogue Overland – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 160
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Welcome back to the Off the Road Again podcast! We’ve missed you. The focus is on the off-road adventure, but we also dabble in all things SUVs, truck, and van, and maybe even some rally cars. In this episode of our podcast, Chris will be sharing his incredible experience on a recent trip to Moab, Utah with the Rogue Overland team with Ross.…