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I sold my Jag on Cars and Bids and it was a great experience
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My 1986 Jaguar XJ6 was a fun car to own. I think it’s one of the all-time great sedan designs. The interior was comfortable. And having a Chevy V8 under the hood certainly didn’t hurt the ownership experience. Still, during my few years with the car, I only put a few thousand miles on it.…
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Hooniverse Podcast: Episode 364 – Actual Auto News?
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Hey, we talk about actual automotive news in this one! On the list of things we cover, we’ve got the 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor, Hyundai N Vision 74 Concept, Toyota Tacoma about to be revealed, Lamborghini Sterrato, and an R34 Nissan Skyline that sold for crazy money. If you’d prefer the audio-only version, head to https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse or…
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The News for May 12th, 2023
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Welcome to the Hooniverse News! As always, this is a weekly recap of the biggest stories in the automotive industry without the fluff or bull. This week: Porsche brings RS goodness to the Boxster for the first time, Ford finally gives us the new US-spec Ranger, some teasers from Lexus for two new SUVs, plus your…
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All-New 2024 Lexus GX Teaser
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A new day and a new Lexus teaser. This time it is the 2024 Lexus GX. It appears that the front end will not have the extreme “Predator” face. The last generation of GX really leaned into this look and has turned some people away from the truck. Potentially we will see the GX on…
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Introducing the 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor
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It’s happening! The Ford Ranger Raptor is finally coming to North America in 2023 with the rest of the 5th Generation of Rangers. Purposeful Design Let’s dive into the Ranger Raptor’s design. We’re talking confident and modern styling that’ll turn heads on the streets. Those LED projector headlights are like spotlights, while the signature C-clamp…
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2024 Lexus TX Teaser
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Lexus is teasing a new vehicle, the 2024 Lexus TX. No release date was shared, and just one image. All I can see when I look at the name is the Lexus Texas, pronounced as “Lejas Tejas.” My gut/sources tell me this is a Lexus version of the Toyota Grand Highlander. The rear structure is almost identical…
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Dirt Sunrise, Tim & Kelsey – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 155
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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 and Chris welcome Tim and Kelsey from Dirt Sunrise to the show to hear about their incredible journey traveling the world in offroad vehicles. Join us as…
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2023 GMC Canyon AT4X – First Drive!
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The 2023 GMC Canyon AT4X is the slightly fancier sibling to the Colorado ZR2. Does it have the same off-road chops though? Absolutely, thanks to 33″ tires, Multimatic spool valve dampers, front and rear lockers, and trail cameras. We got to put it through its paces on the off-road trails near Asheville, North Carolina. [Disclaimer:…
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Hooniverse Podcast: Episode 363 – Silver Arrow FIRE SALE!
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Ron and I wander through a few fresh auction results from Bring-A-Trailer. We discuss Ron’s potential switch-up of his automotive objects of desire. I tease a new project. Then we dive into your questions. Links from the show: Coyote-Powered 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback 6-Speed No Reserve: 1984 500SL Mini Go-Kart by Lorinser No Reserve: 2007…
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2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 AWD Prestige: Review
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In case you hadn’t heard, Hyundai Motor Company announced last month that their luxury Genesis brand will go all-electric by the year 2030. To say that is ambitious is an understatement, but they are well on their way. My last two Genesis loaners, the last G80 and the GV60, were both EVs. This week we’re…
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The 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 Denali Ultimate is an epic ATV hauler
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Hauling a big-bore ATV is no small feat for a light-duty pickup, especially when that four-wheeler is the monster Polaris Scrambler XP 1000 S. Payload ratings and springs suited for people moving as much as they are for moving mountains makes for a hit-or-miss experience in terms of how well the truck does with nearly…
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Mike Levine (Ford Motor Company) & Dan Edmunds (Car & Driver) – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 154
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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 and Chris welcome Mike & Dan to the show! Join us for an exclusive podcast episode featuring Mike Levine, North America Product Communications Director at Ford Motor Company, and Dan…
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The News for April 28th, 2023
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Welcome to the Hooniverse News! As always, this is a weekly recap of the biggest stories in the automotive industry without the fluff or bull. This week: Porsche will race Le Mans with a killer tribute livery for the 963, McLaren is reportedly working on a P1 successor, Ford may show the new Ranger in the…
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We’re testing the most extreme ATV on sale; Polaris Scrambler XP 1000 S
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91 horsepower. 55 inches wide. 14 inches of suspension travel. $17,799 MSRP. Those are the highlights of the Polaris Scrambler XP 1000 S, the biggest, baddest ATV on sale today. It’s equipped with Walker Evans 3-Way adjustable suspension, has 14.5 inches of ground clearance, and looks like something designed to be ridden in the Baja…
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2018 Lexus GX460 Build Project: Adding CarPlay with Grom’s VLine VL2 kit
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Nowadays, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are commonplace in production passenger vehicles. I always enjoy the former when driving new press cars, an appreciation that came about sometime after I had already purchased my 2018 Lexus GX460 which didn’t come with this tech. Thankfully, the automotive aftermarket is flush with ingenuity. To bring my GX’s…
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Fourbie Exchange, Online 4×4 Auctions, Brian & Garrett – Off The Road Again: Episode 153
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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 and Chris welcome Brian and Garrett, the owners, of Fourbie Exchange to the show. Fourbie Exchange is an online auction website for 4×4, four-wheel-drive, and all-wheel-drive vehicles. Join…