Articles
-
QuickVid: The Ranchero 2.0 LIVES!
/
…as you can see from this very quick clip posted by Murilee Martin. There were some issues the team had to work through during the recent race. Still, it’s great to see a Hooniverse machine out there running again. Word is that new transmission is a massive upgrade and the engine makes good power, but…
-
Chasing Aurora with some help from the Audi S7
/
We may have mostly figured out space travel, chemotherapy and all sorts of other tough stuff. Underwater welding, levitating trains, lab-grown artificial meat. This is good and all, but there’s something us guys haven’t quite figured out yet: What’s the best first date plan? The right mix of accessible and intriguing to both interest your…
-
Because it's Monday: Let's Watch the Happy Wanderers Intro
/
When I was a kid, the non-network affiliated TV stations in the LA market were da-bomb. There was so much that was weird and wonderful on local TV back then, stuff that the networks were too busy or too focused on profits to air. I remember a cartoon show hosted by a freaky clown named…
-
Race, Daily, Restore: I Say Aluminum, You Say Aluminium
/
The aluminum 215 c.i. V8 that GM developed in the late ’50’s debuted to much fanfare for the 1961 model year, but the design and tooling was solely owned by Rover in the U.K. by early 1965. Rover, which had lobbied hard to purchase the lightweight wonder, undoubtedly ended up getting the better end of…
-
Hooniverse Asks: What’s the Most Grown Up Car There Is?
/
If the past few months’ political circus has proven anything it’s that age and maturity do not go hand in hand. In the automotive world there are cars that are designed to be expressions of youthful exuberance, as well as those that imply stately comportment for people who like to consider themselves “grown ups.” Now,…
-
We're Live At Lemons Sonoma "Sears Pointless" Race
/
Starting this morning at around 10AM, the green flag will fly on the Lemons race here in Sonoma, California. Prior to the race start, we will begin broadcasting live on Racecast.me, where you can watch a live feed from a handful of Lemons race car onboards, including the Hooniverse Huevo Ranchero 2.0 (below). Even more…
-
Last Call: Tetris Edition
/
This is why they keep the spray paint under lock and key at the hardware store. 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. Image: AcidCow
-
Vauxhall XVR: The Little Vette that Wasn't
/
This is a Vauxhall. You know, the famous French British arm of General Motors. Though it’s cars have been – badges and steering wheel side aside – virtually identical since the early ‘Eighties, there was a time when the the Griffin-badged company was fiercely independent. Its cars may not always have been the most exciting…
-
Quick Pics: This is the Dinan M2 S2… and it's wonderful
/
I drove this the last few days. It’s a BMW M2 with a full onslaught of Dinan goodies bolted on, so it now makes 446 horsepower. It’s excellent. The full video review is coming soon.
-
Here's the first review of the Bugatti Chiron
/
Tim Stevens over at Carfection managed to secure some seat time with Bugatti’s newest time-space warp machine. The Chiron picks up where the Veyron left off, and it’s an amazing piece of tech that is both awesome and luxurious. This video will give you a nice look at the Chiron, but the best part happens…
-
The News for March 24th, 2017
/
Welcome to the Hooniverse News – Slow News Week Edition! Sadly, another week of post-Geneva Motor Show boredom means there aren’t a lot of interesting things to talk about. To help with that, I’ve decided to cover another boat. It’s a nice boat though. This week: Porsche brings new tech, colors, and power packs to 2018 lineup Squint…
-
Mystery Car
/
It’s been getting hot around my neck of the woods, to the point where it’s not really even cooling down at night. Because of that, I thought we’d move inside for this week’s Mystery Car. Make and model while you’re cooling off, if you please. Image: ©2017 Hooniverse/Robert Emslie, All Rights Reserved
-
The Cammed & Tubbed Podcast: Episode 181 – Return Of The Ds
/
This week on C&T, Jason is caught up at work and can’t join us, so it’s an old-school Cam and Brad episode. As such, we decided to bring back the old Three Ds segment for the heck of it. Cam and Brad plan on car projects for this year, discuss #RadWood, and talk about automotive…
-
The Cammed & Tubbed Podcast: Episode 181 – Return Of The Ds
/
This week on C&T, Jason is caught up at work and can’t join us, so it’s an old-school Cam and Brad episode. As such, we decided to bring back the old Three Ds segment for the heck of it. Cam and Brad plan on car projects for this year, discuss #RadWood, and talk about automotive…
-
Hooniverse Asks: What’re Some Good Tips For Apartment Dwelling Wrenchers?
/
I don’t mean to brag, but I presently have five cars in my driveway. There are three more in the four-car (or three and a lot of crap) garage as well. Yes, as you have discerned, I am a hoarder. The capacious parking afforded by my home is one of the reasons that I…
-
Last Call: If You See My Van A Rockin' Don't Come a Knockin' Because I'm Murdering My Ex Edition
/
Van murals offer a rich tradition of individual expression, typically tapping into he-man fantasy or—my personal favorite—wolves baying at the full moon for their inspiration. Another subject that’s far less common is the ex-spouse, which also can be… I guess… a fitting tribute to… oh I don’t know… what once was? Seriously though, this Dodge…