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The News for March 31st, 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: Lamborghini unveils a new generation of bull, Hyundai dramatically reworks the Sonata’s design, we should see the new Toyota Tacoma next Tuesday, Ford is killing the Transit Connect, plus your…
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2023 Honda Pilot TrailSport AWD: I think I get it!
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When I posted about the delivery of Honda’s new Pilot TrailSport on my Twitter account, the reactions were mixed. Some who are into serious off-roaders thought it looked like it was “trying too hard”. My first impression was that it was a nice beefy package with actual all-terrain tires that might be worth a look.…
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2023 Lexus ES 300h F Sport Handling: Aging Gracefully
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The Lexus ES was, at least for a significant period, a bit of a tarted up Toyota Camry. However, while it is true that the first five generations were basically built off of the Camry platform, the sixth generation ES (2013-2018) was really closer to the Avalon XX40 and the Lexus RX than the Camry.…
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Here’s why I just sold My 2023 Honda Civic Si after just three months!
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Subtitle: Oops I did it again. OK, I’ll admit to swapping vehicles fairly often, ok a bit more than often. Regular readers will notice that the title of this article is similar to a 4 January piece where I walked through the rational of getting rid of my 2022 Mustang Mach-E after boldly calling it…
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BFGoodrich HD-Terrain T/A KT, the Big Ol’Boy KO2
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Tires are one of the most essential components of a vehicle. Proper tires for your vehicle could mean the difference between getting where you want or not. Given the wide range of vehicles available on the market, the ideal tire for specific applications may not exist. BFGoodrich recently found a gap in the tire market…
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The Kia EV6 GT is 576 horsepower of Electric Awesome
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The Kia EV6 GT cranks out 576 horsepower. It can rip from 0-60 mph in just 3.2 seconds. And if you fancy getting sideways, there’s a Drift Mode that cuts power from the front motor. Sure, $62,000 is a lot of money but maybe not for a vehicle that has plenty of room inside, a…
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Hooniverse Podcast: Episode 359 – Sprewell Motorsports?
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In this episode, we talk about the Audi RS E-Tron GT Project_315/2, Paul Newman’s wagon on Bring-A-Trailer, and the upcoming Lamborghini Aventador replacement. After that, we chat about Ron’s Lincoln plans and what’s going on with my Jaguar and my Montero. Finally, we get to the latest batch of Instagram questions. If you’d prefer the…
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The old-school Land Rover Defender 90 has returned… in Lego form
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The iconic Land Rover Defender has returned. No, I’m not talking about the Ineos Grenadier. I mean a real-deal Defender 90, albeit one on a smaller scale and made up of plastic. Lego has created a classic Defender 90 set to celebrate 75 years of Land Rover. This one looks similar to the modern Defender…
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Raptor R, Jeff Glucker, Montero, Roof Top Tent – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 150
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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 and Chris in welcoming Jeff Glucker back to the show. Jeff is the editor-in-chief of Hooniverse.com. He also helps create sweet video content for Autotrader. Jeff owns a Mitsubishi…
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2023 Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro S
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Howdy hoons, it’s me Will, and I’m back with more new car reviews. I’ve been on a crossover bender, there was Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron, the Toyota Venza, and now they sent me this VW ID.4 AWD Pro S. This is my second go in the all-electric ID.4, I spent a week with a 2021…
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False Neutral Podcast #131 – The Finale
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Our final episode. We update you on our projects one last time. We choose a single current bike as your three hosts’ mutual favorite, along with the one bike we’d each like to have in our living room as art. We wrap up with a few letters from listeners and our final thoughts. It’s been…
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Hooniverse Asks: What’s bugging you about YOUR project car right now?
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It’s been far too long since I’ve provided any updates with respect to my project cars. The one that gives me the least trouble recently had an issue. Well, technically, the Benz wagon gives me the least issues at the moment but I’m talking about the Mitsubishi Montero right now. While driving on the freeway,…
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Car news this week is boring again, so what’s your news?
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I remember a time when I had to cut stories short or omit some all together because of how much happened in this industry during any given week. It seems those days are all but gone now. For about the twelfth time this year, I honestly have nothing of interest to bring you. So I’m…
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2023 Toyota Venza Limited
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This car review gig can be a challenge at times, particularly coming up with new and (hopefully interesting) things to say about different cars each week. Part of the reason is that all new cars these days are inherently good. Whether you are measuring performance, economy, comfort, or a whole host of other parameters, modern…
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Hooniverse Podcast: Episode 358 – CA is the Porsche Capital of the World
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Ron and I are back after each getting a bit under the weather the last few weeks. In this episode, we talk about Hellcat theft, Z06 prices not hitting reserves, and Porsche action in California. After that, I talk about the Montero and the Jag before we answer your questions. If you’d prefer the audio-only…
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Dan Grec, Australian Overland Trip – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 149
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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 and Chris in welcoming Dan Grec back to the show. Dan is the author of “The Road Chose Me,” and he joins the podcast to share his…