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Prodrive produces an amazing first-gen Subaru Impreza dubbed the P25
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You know plenty about Subaru. You’re very aware of what Prodrive is and does. Now you know that Prodrive has just released images and specs for an in-house developed restomod based on the first-generation Subaru Impreza. The car is called the P25 and everything about it is extreme. And yes, that includes the price tag.…
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Ioniq 5 vs. Mach-E vs. bZ4X – Quick Comparo
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I have had the recent privilege of sampling quite a few new EVs coming onto the market and figured I am in the position to provide some useful consumer advice (for once). Within the span of a week, I got to spend time with the new 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5, and the not-even-released 2023 Toyota…
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4x4ward, Delicas, Monteros, & Ephemera – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 125
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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 SUV, truck, van, and maybe even some rally cars. Ross and Chris welcome Ben & Nate of 4x4ward to the show. They run a website that features numerous stickers, hats, shirts, and more automotive ephemera. Nate has a Mitsubishi Delica.…
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2023 Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus l Review
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The average automaker’s lineup is an alphanumeric soup of, well, letters and numbers. I know those of us in the industry have deciphered most of it, hopefully the consumer has had some success as well. Mazda added another number to the CX-5 for the 2023 model year to make the new CX-50. Mazda is positioning…
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2022 Honda Civic Si HPT l Review
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I’ve had an interesting relationship with the Honda Civic Si. When I got out of college I was driving a new 1999 Civic EX. It was Clover Green Pearl with the larger factory spoiler, upgraded 15-inch wheels, and a manual transmission. It was a practical change from the 1996 Camaro I was driving before heading…
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First Drive: 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V
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The 2023 Cadillac is a full-size luxury SUV packing 682 horsepower from its 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine. It can rip from 0-60 mph in under 4.4 seconds. And it’s also serene, quiet, and comfortable on the inside… until you mash the throttle or blast the 36-speaker AKG sound system. What a silly thing in this…
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The News for June 10th, 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 and BMW debut stunning LMDh race cars, Ram offers up desert-themed TRX, and Ford teases a possible Transit Supervan 4 – plus your news for the week. Cadillac…
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Hooniverse Podcast: Episode 333 – Solo Shortie
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Before heading out on vacation, I wanted to get an episode out – this one is a solo shortie episode, but I answer a bunch of questions while also rambling about a vehicle I can’t fully talk about yet; the Cadillac Escalade-V. If you’d prefer the audio-only version, head to https://anchor.fm/hooniverse or check us out wherever you…
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2022 Dodge Durango R/T l Review
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On the heels of saying that the Kia Telluride is the benchmark for midsize three-row SUVs, why would you ever consider anything else? Well, if you are true hoon you might just be soothed by the smooth growl of a big V8 engine. Not surprisingly, Dodge has you covered with several V8-powered SUVs. They loaned…
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Overland Expo West & Vandoit – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 124
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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 SUV, truck, van, and maybe even some rally cars. Ross and Chris discuss Overland Expo West. Ross bought a 1999 Miata. Chris attended Expo West and then went on an epic road trip…
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Hooniverse Asks: What type of automotive mechanics or engineering can you explain easily?
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Certain things come easily to certain people. For some, understanding how things work is almost second nature. Engineers are really good at understanding how things work. They’re not always good at communicating to others how something works though, in a matter that’s easily understood. Friend of Hooniverse Jason Fenske is an example of someone who…
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Ford starts talking 7th-gen Mustang – what we know so far and what I’m hoping for
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Ford Motor Company and United Auto Workers leaders made a series of announcements last Thursday regarding future plans to expand production capacities and add manufacturing jobs. Buried in those very serious business terms about sales charts and portfolios was an interesting note about one particular car – the next-generation Mustang. What was said can be…
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2022 Kia Telluride SX V6 AWD l Review
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I’m gonna say this up front, the Kia Telluride may just be the new benchmark midsize crossover. My colleague Eric covered it on Hooniverse well back when it was a brand new model in 2020, noting that it’s “as good as everyone says“. If you’re already sold on that notion, thanks for clicking and you…
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Found For Sale: This newer classic Volkswagen Bus
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Down throughout Mexico and well into Central and South America, the Volkswagen Bus roamed roads with fresh body panels and new, clean paint. That’s because Volkswagen built the iconic machine all the way through the late 2010s in certain markets. This model is called the T2c, and there’s a Mexican-market model for sale in El…
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2022 Toyota GR86 Premium l Review
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I’ll say this up front, I was never a massive fan of the original FR-S/BRZ/86. Conceptually, sure I was all in. A light two door RWD coupe, yes please. However, in practice I just never came to love any of them, and it came down to one reason. Power. Sure, you can have massive fun…
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The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq5 is Stylish, Quirky, Electrified Fun
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The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq5 is an excellent EV that looks great, is nice inside, and charges quickly. Hyundai has made sure it stands out with its retro-fun pixelated future styling. Inside, the cabin is comfortable and well equipped. And even better is that this AWD version has 320 horsepower and can handle 350kW charging speeds.…