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2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness – One Take Review
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The 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness follows the other Wilderness models as essentially a hiking boot with a powertrain. It’s got chunky aesthetic, gold trim, and enough blacked-out cladding to survive a rock fight. The wheels have been reduced to 17-inch, yielding to a thicker tire sidewall, and allowing for more tire flex when off pavement.…
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Mercedes-AMG G63 is an Off-Road All-Star… Even on Lame Tires
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The Mercedes-AMG G63 is a beast of a machine. From its 577-hp twin-turbocharged V8 engine to the triple-locking setup under the body, the G63 is ready to go anywhere. Especially when you add on the optional AMG Active Ride suspension system… just swap on better tires, though. Mercedes has not changed much of the visual…
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Rlaarlo Storm Breaker SBK10 RC Review | Budget Performance Buggy
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Rlaarlo is undergoing a revolution. It’s clear the company is trying to hang with the big dogs of the RC world, fighting to get there by pumping out one impressive new release after another and packing each with specs to impress. Loaded with something to prove, Rlaarlo launched its newest release, the 1/10th scale SBK10…
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Driven But Not Forgotten: 2025 Edition
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Each year I drive and review a wide array of vehicles, covering some here on Hooniverse and others across other platforms, and inevitably some slip through the cracks. But even when discussing these outliers on The Hooniverse Podcast, I still feel obligated to write about all of these vehicles. It’s the time of year to…
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2025 BMW M5 Touring Review: King of Internet Controversy Revels In Reality
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The 2025 BMW M5 Touring is a punching bag for those looking to dunk on the bloat and complexity inherent to modernization and hybridization. Those woes are not unfounded, but they undermine the exciting, practical, and blisteringly fast wagon that is finally available in the ‘States for our consumption. Its availability alone deserves our praise,…
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Encyclopedia Hoonatica: THIS is How a Lenco Transmission Works
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There are strong gearboxes, and then there’s the Lenco. You’ve seen one before, most likely, but also probably wondered what the hell it is that you’re staring at. Multiple shift levers? How does this thing work and also…why? Well, I found a video that does a great job explaining what a Lenco is, how it…
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2026 Honda Passport TrailSport: Is This Finally a Real Off-Roader?
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Holy crap! After years of Honda producing vehicles that make you want to fall asleep (NSX and Type R excluded, because those are savage), they finally dropped something to get genuinely excited about: the 2026 Passport TrailSport. This isn’t just a trim package; it’s Honda finally saying, “Fine, we’ll build an off-roader.” Engine Salvation and…
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Baja Designs Lets There Be Light Where You It Need Most
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It’s rare for me to get excited about product innovation in the aftermarket space. Many companies have been doing the same thing for decades, because whatever they build works and customers buy their wares. Or a product comes along trying to “solve” a problem that doesn’t actually exist. Baja Designs, however, has me excited—because what…
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The New Nissan Sentra Matters—Here’s Why
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Nissan is in a tough spot at the moment. The automaker is working to right the ship, but the plan involves lots of cost-cutting measures. That’s a good move, of course. But how it will affect the product lineup will be interesting. Nissan needs to start moving cars in volume. That’s why a vehicle like…
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Losi Micro T Review: So small, so much fun… wait, is this thing on fire?
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“Is that fire? Shit, that smells like fire. Or at least smoke. I should probably disconnect the battery from the ESC.” Obeying my brain’s reactive orders, I try to pull the plugs out of their home in the Losi Micro T’s control unit. No dice; won’t budge. I pull harder. The wires rip out of…
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Review: Hyundai Ioniq 5 is an EV Urban Assault Machine
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The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT is an all-electric rally hatch. This one now wears the NACS port as standard kit. Additionally, the larger 84-kWh battery pack is also standard. Hyundai has built a car that is fun on a dirt road…but may also be a perfect vehicle for those who need to commute through…
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Rlaarlo XTS-S10 1/10 RTR Review: Ready to Rally, Mostly
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Rally racing might just be the most adrenaline-pumping motorsport, full stop. Capturing that– or any full-size– feeling in the scale hobby sense can be difficult, like lightning in a bottle. Rlaarlo has been at the forefront of the recent rally racer push in the RC scene, and their new XTS-S10 rally car might just be…
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Driving the 2025 Morgan Plus Four
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Classically cool is a term you can’t slap on just anything. This one fits the bill, though. This is the 2025 Morgan Plus Four, which pairs gorgeous vintage lines with modern power under the skin. You can now buy one of these here in the States, and you probably won’t run into another one out…
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2025 Land Rover Defender 110 OCTA Review
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Mix together one part Land Rover Defender 110, one part Ford Raptor, and one part BMW M5. What do you get? A hell of a good time with a broad spectrum of talents, that’s what. The 2025 Land Rover Defender 110 OCTA is the kind of vehicle that just works, its many strengths far overshadowing…
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Hooniverse Asks: Do You Like the Restyled 2027 Kia Telluride?
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As soon as it arrived, the Kia Telluride proved to be a sales hit for the automaker. It got a light refresh a few years ago. Today, however, it’s getting a total makeover. It’s longer, both in total length and wheelbase, gets new exterior styling, and the cabin gets a fresh makeover as well. I…
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Do Car Numbers Matter? For #97, They Matter Quite a Bit
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Shane van Gisbergen has made quite an impact in the NASCAR Cup Series since his debut in 2023. The Trackhouse Racing driver is the winningest non-American driver and the winningest Rookie. Before NASCAR, however, he was a Supercars Championship legend. I’m talking about a three-time champion with 176 podium finishes to his name. Shane has…