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2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally – One Take Review
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Ford making a pseudo-rally car out of the electric Mustang Mach-E was something I didn’t expect. Automakers have for years made faster and more powerful versions of their sports cars, but those typically end up lower to the ground, with bigger wings, and with stickier tires. But Ford went the opposite way here, and it’s…
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First Drive: 2026 Aston Martin DBX S!
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The Aston Martin DBX is already firmly into super SUV territory, but the automaker wants to push things a little further. There’s precedent for Aston Martin to do just that with the addition of the letter S. Aston Martin has added S versions of certain models since as far back as 1953. Today, since the…
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2025 Lexus LX 700h Luxury: Review
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Hey hoon-i-fam, it’s been a while, I know. Dealing with life and all its myriad joys and difficulties. But I’m going to try and get back on the wagon. It was back in May when I had the opportunity to drive the 2025 Lexus LX 700h Luxury trim. During my week, I tackled daily driver…
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Ford F-150 Lightning – Tow Test!
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To many, electric trucks are still controversial. Old school pickup owners sneer at them and the people that bought them seem to love them. In my own experience, the Ford F-150 Lightning is like any equivalent F-150, except faster, and in need of more frequent “fill ups”, which is expected. But until now, I haven’t…
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Lego Car Factory 2.0: Now Makes More Models!
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Recently, I shared a video showing a smart Lego builder and their amazing work. The finished product was a scale, automated factory capable of churning out a small car. It’s an impressive feat of Lego engineering. That builder, Banana Gear Studios, has upped the ante, however, and the factory is now capable of building three…
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Hooniverse Asks: What Makes a Great Modern Interior?
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We focus a lot on the exterior design of cars, but the truth is that we spend most of our time with cars, inside our cars (hopefully, right?). I therefore rate interior design to be vastly more important than exterior design. Be it comfort or ergonomics, a good interior is not easy to design. Further…
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Hooniverse Asks: What is oddest/weirdest/rarest OEM accessory that you’ve ever seen?
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One of my high school buddies is looking for a first car for his son. For some reason he’s looking at base model third-generation Acura Integras. Now, I know these cars pretty well. From 1996 until 2000 I owned a ’94 Integra GS-R, a car that was basically my identity at the time. Then, in…
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The Lexus LX700h Overtrail is “Nearly” the 300-Series Land Cruiser You Wanted
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We don’t get the 300-Series Land Cruiser here in the States. Well… we sort of do, it’s just not wearing a Toyota badge. The Lexus LX700h Overtrail has arrived to fill in the void of the full-size Cruiser. And I’m happy to say it does a pretty darn good job at filling those shoes. The…
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Nolan Sykes from Donut Tries to Go 200 mph at Bonneville
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I’ve never been to the Bonneville Salt Flats. It’s certainly on the list of places to experience, for now, though I’ll have to settle for this wonderful video from Donut. Host man Nolan Sykes is a fan of the salt, and he’s out there with a crew trying to break into the 200 mph club.…
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NONWICK: Current state of the 1967 Ford Mustang Project Car
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Things are moving along rather nicely at the moment. The front and rear end bits are bolted in place. I’ve patched a panel in the inner front fender. And since I’ve published this video, the car is actually sitting on the ground on a set of rollers I borrowed from a friend. That means the…
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Hooniverse Asks: Is there a Company that Speaks to You on Multiple Levels?
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I recently discovered the Arksen brand. It’s all stuff that’s well out of my price range, but I am simultaneously obsessed. The reason being that it encapsulates the sort of life I’d like to live. I love boxy adventure vehicles of all sorts, and Arksen sells restored and modified versions of the Defender, as well…
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2025 GR86 Hakone Edition – Green, Gold, and Great
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The 2025 GR86 Hakone Edition from Toyota is all about enjoying your driving experience. There’s not a ton of power, but there’s enough. The steering feel is excellent. Pairing the Sachs dampers and the Brembo brakes equals excellent chassis upgrades. And if you want to slide it, you can absolutely get this thing sideways and…
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2026 Honda Prelude – Hybrid… Fun?
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The Honda Prelude returns. It’s similar, and yet quite different from the Prelude you might remember. I certainly remember the old car, as my own first car was a 1987 Prelude. For 2026, Honda is delivering a sporty-ish coupe with some Civic underpinnings – so that much remains familiar. The type of powertrain, however, is…
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Hyundai Elantra N Line, the other Civic Si
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About twice a week I get asked: “Kamil, I want a sporty but comfortable, quick but affordable, and spacious but not huge, sedan. With your knowledge and experience, that is only surpassed by your handsome looks and charming personality, do you prefer the Honda Civic Si or the Hyundai Elantra N Line?” That’s a solid…
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Detailing with Mothers’ California Gold Ceramic Line products – Part 1!
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Keeping my cars clean was always a challenge for me. I just don’t have the patience or the time to spend half my weekend buffing a car. I always found mechanical improvements more rewarding. Over the years I mostly just run my cars through touchless or hand car washes. Once a year I have them…
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This Homebuilt Lego Car Factory is Amazing and Mesmerizing
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I can build plenty of Lego items… as long as all the parts I need are in front of me, and I have detailed instructions. The sort of folks who can craft all sorts of amazing things due to an intense knowledge of every brick and how to make them work always blow my mind.…