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Harbor Freight has new jack stands and they look beefy as hell
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You know it’s going to cause people to have very different opinions when the subject matter involves jack stands and Harbor Freight. But the affordable tool supplier has three fresh options in its lineup, and I have to say they all look pretty great. The new stands are part of the Daytona line of gear,…
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This is Pato O’Ward’s POV as he rips Ayrton Senna’s McLaren MP4/5B around Laguna Seca
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The Velocity Invitational took place last weekend, and the event is quickly living up to its concept as America’s Goodwood. Case in point is McLaren trotting out the 1990 MP4/5B Formula 1 race car, which Ayrton Senna drove to the world championship that season. And now it’s back roaring on the track. This time, we…
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Cozy camping in my Montero at a race track was wonderful
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I recently spent a weekend at a 24 Hours of Lemons race event. You can read about that here. Today though, I’m taking some time to talk about how I slept at the event. The year prior, I first attempted to sleep inside my Montero. The next night I smartened up and set up a…
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The News for October 14th, 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: BMW out-uglies themselves with new M2, Polestar debuts their first SUV, Ford is teasing a new Transit built for the outdoors, plus your news for the week. 2023 BMW…
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Newmans Van Life – Off The Road Again: Episode 131
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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 Derek & Jena Newman of Newman’s Dog Training to the show. Jena & Derek have been living van life for the last couple of years and…
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Hooniverse Asks: What’s the last vehicle you saw that you didn’t know existed?
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A few days ago, my family and I were in Mexico. Anytime you leave the country, you’re bound to see all sorts of vehicles you never get to see. Often, you’ll at least have heard of these cars and trucks but they don’t sell them where you live so you never come across them. Occasionally…
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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 4Matic l Review
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It’s that odd time of the year where press loaners are changing over from one model year to the next. That tends to limit availability, plus our local auto press association does an annual rally this time of year making loaners even more scarce. So, I dug into the archives to review this Mercedes-Benz GLB,…
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Hooniverse Podcast: Episode 346 – Pantera takes that butt!
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We had a technical hiccup in this episode, but we got it sorted. We started recording one night and had to finish the next, but we got through it and discovered that the Pantera takes what it wants… In episode 346, we talk about: Then we get to the questions. If you’d prefer the audio-only…
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2023 Nissan Z: Really Good… But Not Great
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The 2023 Nissan Z is a car that’s been a long time coming. This latest evolution of the Z car isn’t a complete revelation, however, as it’s more a massive improvement over the 370Z it replaces. This makes it a good car, but not a great one. [Disclaimer: Nissan tossed me the keys to the…
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The 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata is more than the sum of its parts
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The 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata brings out pure, joyous nostalgia. It reminds you of the adrenaline you experienced the first time you rode a bike without training wheels or drove a light, simple roadster with the top down. There’s no piece of the MX-5 pie that stands out as special, yet everything comes together to…
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Concussion: How a Fender-Bender Become a Major Headache
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The foliage had peaked, and it was a pleasant autumn evening. The sun was setting, and we were discussing the upcoming Halloween activities. We were at a typical cloverleaf highway interchange in Boston’s rush-hour Thursday traffic. I was in a line of vehicles inching up toward an exit ramp. Suddenly, I heard a bang, and…
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Old Ford Ranchero makes for an entertaining weekend at 24 Hours of Lemons
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It’s always great when I get an email from Tim. You know, Mad Science himself. Also known as the co-founder of this here website. That’s because it’s usually about racing at Lemons. So I’m quick to respond with a “hell yes” and then think about the race even though it’s a month or possibly months…
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Hooniverse Podcast: Episode 345 – Now that’s some bulls**t!
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Ron and I talk about the state of the Montero and the Jag, tease the upcoming 24 Hours of Lemons race and the results of the 2022 Land Rover TReK competition, and finally, we answer your 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…
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2023 Genesis G90 3.5T E-Supercharger AWD
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“How much is it?” is a question that I get a lot in this line of work. Something that most civilized people might think is uncouth, but once they find out I’m a journalist-type person doing a review, it’s one of the first things out of their mouth. For those wondering, this new Genesis G90…
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The 2022 Acura NSX Type-S is an amazing goodbye
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The 2022 Acura NSX Type-S is the last note of a song that didn’t resonate as much as it should have… and that’s a bit sad. What’s not sad, though, is the car itself. This one kicks ass, and more people should’ve bought these things. [Disclaimer: Acura tossed me the keys to the NSX Type-S…
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The Ford Bronco has an amazing history with Iceland
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It’s pretty clear that the current-generation Ford Bronco is a hit. Ford can’t build them quickly enough (be it due to demand or supply issues), and the folks clamoring to get one all seem to love their machines. Our own Kamil Kaluski included, who has one as well. But one surprising market that has a…