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Charging better at home: The Lectron V-Box
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I’ve already got the right outlet, so I needed to add the right charging station. Thankfully, the good folks at Lectron shot me a note asking if I wanted to test their V-Box 48amp Charging Station. The answer is yes, and here is how that’s gone so far. Here’s the Lectron Charger for sale on…
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Hooniverse Podcast: Episode 349 – In the S I M U L A T I O N
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Ron and I talk about the Electrikhana, the 24 Hours of Lemons, and then answer viewer/listener questions If you’d prefer the audio-only version, head to https://anchor.fm/hooniverse or check us out wherever you normally get your podcast party on. We’re on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more.
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The News for October 28th, 2022
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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: Ford debuts new Escape that can do many crossover type things or something, Ford reveals the new Super Duty’s insane power and payload/tow ratings, Honda prices the Civic Type-R…
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Wet Final Round of the Wild 2022 Formula Drift Championship
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The 19th season of the Formula Drift Championship surprisingly ended similar to the way it began… with Matt Field’s Corvette stuffed into a wall and a Toyota/Papadakis Racing Driver on top of the box. It started back in April when Toyota debuted the all-new Toyota Corolla GR at Round 1: Formula Drift Long Beach. That’s…
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Watch: This Lego car suspension test rig is entertainingly genius
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I’ve built a few things in Lego here and there. The last one, which sits on a shelf in my garage, is the Technic Land Rover Defender. That one has working suspension, four high and low, steering, a working engine, and much more. It would be a blast to have a spot to test out…
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Ken Block’s ELECTRIKHANA: High Stakes Playground; Las Vegas
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The Hoonigan Media Machine is back at it, and this time HHIC Ken Block is back at the wheel. While they made it sound like the Gymkhana franchise was being handed over to Travis Pastrana, it’s clear that there is still some petrol left in Block’s tank. Only this time, there is only electricity, as…
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The News for October 21st, 2022
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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: Cadillac finally shows us the production-spec Celestiq, GMC reveals their first Sierra EV, Porsche brings back a fan favorite – the Carrera T, plus your news. Cadillac Celestiq After…
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Hooniverse Podcast: Episode 348 – Silver Arrow Dreams
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Ron and I talk about: Follow the two gents we mentioned in this episode: https://www.instagram.com/kevc2002/ https://www.instagram.com/jd2rs/ If you’d prefer the audio-only version, head to https://anchor.fm/hooniverse or check us out wherever you normally get your podcast party on. We’re on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more.
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Encyclopedia Hoonatica: This Volvo power steering pump is amazing
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Here’s something new I learned this morning… the electric power steering pump out of certain Volvo models is the perfect addition to a project car. Specifically, a project car in need of a power steering solution. That’s because it’s a self-contained unit you can mount anywhere, then power up, run your hoses, and voila, you…
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Housekeeping: We’re altering some ad settings to clean things up…
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The mobile site, apparently, looked like a Times Square dumping ground. I apologize about that. Typically, I view the site on a desktop and it’s nowhere near as bad as on mobile. So I’m turning a handful of ads off in an effort to clean it all up. It should appear as such in an…
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The Ford Bronco Raptor is as awesome as you’d expect
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I knew I’d like the Ford Bronco Raptor, but I didn’t know that I’d love it. But I do because it’s amazing how well it handles off and on-road. You have good power, tons of travel, the best tires, and plenty of drive modes to handle any situation ahead of you. The Ford Bronco Raptor…
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False Neutral Podcast #128 – Jim’s Adventure Bike Advice
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My old friend Jim joins us for a second time for a discussion of large adventure bikes, specifically the Suzuki V-Strom and the Honda Africa Twin. Jim does a lot of trail riding in his home state of Colorado. He has a lot of first-hand experience with Honda’s DCT transmission and he shares the pros…
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Chasing Speed: A lifelong obsession with going faster
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Welcome to “Chasing Speed” where I delve into my own psyche, explaining my decades long obsession with going faster. I’ll try and make it smooth ride, but I can’t promise anything. This is what happens when press loaners are on a brief hiatus, you get the philosophical version of your favorite new car reviewer. OK,…
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Hooniverse Asks: Fastbacks are too expensive, so which old Ford Mustang would you buy?
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There are differences between the years. Sellers have a range of quality levels on offer. And a whole lot of cars clearly came packing six-cylinder power backed up by an automatic gearbox. Yes, I’m pretend-shopping old Ford Mustangs, and I have been for some time now. Finally, it seems like the market may be prepping…
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Gon Dirtin – Off The Road Again: Episode 132
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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. Chris welcomes Karissa & Linhbergh of Gon Dirtin to the show. They are professional automotive photographers and explore with their dogs in their Toyota Land Cruiser Troopy. They started off…
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Robbie Coltrane was a genuine gearhead and he had a TV series to prove it
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Robbie Coltrane was perhaps best known for bringing Hagrid to the big screen for millions of children around the world, including myself. But it wasn’t until after his passing last Friday that I became aware of his love of all things mechanical. And I especially wasn’t aware of a TV series he hosted in 1997…