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False Neutral Podcast #122 – Conflicted Crossbreeds
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We’re a day late this month. This episode’s sound files got corrupted mid-edit, and I wasn’t able to meet our usual Tuesday debut. Apologies to Chris and Ross for weaseling in on our sister podcast‘s usual publishing day. In this episode, we look at a lot of bikes with odd combinations of influences: race bikes that…
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Todd Hill, Subaru of America – Off The Road Again: Episode 113
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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, maybe even some rally cars. Ross and Chris welcome Todd Hill to the show. Todd is the Product Public Relations Manager for Subaru of America. The guys discuss the Outback Wilderness, Forester Wilderness, and…
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OnX OffRoad looks awesome in your vehicle via Apple CarPlay!
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Yesterday I saw something pretty cool in a new vehicle. I was shooting a video with the new Lexus LX600 for a review on Autotrader when I connected my phone to test a feature I’d heard about. The new LX600 has wireless Apple CarPlay, which itself isn’t the cool part. What made me smile though…
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Tony Montero: A few quick fixes help brighten up the looks!
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It’s amazing what some quick fixes can do to a project vehicle. With my 1991 Mitsubishi Montero, I slapped on some fresh exterior parts and the truck looks so much better for it. For this quick update, I put on the bumper over-riders, change out the turn signal plastic, and put a fresh Mitsubishi decal…
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Hooniverse Asks: What did people expect from the new Acura Integra?
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I am a bit puzzled. The 2023 Acura Integra has been shown in production form. I’ve seen it myself. I believe Acura has done a decent job with it too. The car is based on the new Civic Si, which is an excellent machine. But the Integra gets a different look outside, nicer materials, and…
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The News for March 11th, 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: Acura reveals production ready Integra, Mazda’s first plug-in hybrid debuts for the EU market and previews upcoming NA model, Ford surprises with one more Heritage Edition GT, and BMW…
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Hooniverse Podcast: Episode 322 – Car Person Ascension!
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I was off wrenching on things for eight days while Ron was getting up close and personal with a monster truck. Also, Ron has ascended as a car person… he’s getting a garage space with some friends. There’s some talk about our own cars, the new Acura Integra, and then we answer your questions. If…
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2022 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo AWD Review
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That the Mazda3, a five-door hatchback, even exists in the U.S. market in 2022 is shocking. It seems like every new vehicle introduced is a crossover or being marketed as such. Kia has the brilliant Carnaval minivan, yet all the messaging around it is how it’s “like an SUV.” Mazda in the past positioned itself…
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Rebelle Rally Navigators – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 112
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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, maybe even some rally cars. Ross and Chris welcome Sedona Blinnson and Rebecca Donaghe back to the show. Rebecca and Sedona are both navigators from the Rebelle Rally, and they break down how they tell their drivers what direction to…
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Last Call: It’s all about branding
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@pielcanela was t-boned in their Nissan and shared a picture of the aftermath of their arm on Twitter. It ignited a thread of others sharing their arms being “branded” by their airbags deploying the auto manufacturer logos to their arms rapidly. All of the major brands are there: Acura, Buick, Chevrolet, Honda, and numerous insistence…
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Check Your Heads: Here’s how a Hemi is different from a Wedge
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Steve Magnante is a junkyard and old-car savant. He knows his stuff and he’s also good at explaining all the interesting bits about a wide range of classic cars. In a new video posted to his YouTube channel, Steve is tearing down an old 440 for one of his project cars. And he pulls the…
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Ukrainian auto news website is doing its share
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With everything horrible that is happening in Ukraine, some things are working as they should. Communication is a big part, which allows the world to see so much. Part of those communications is being able to provide vital information to those who need it the most. Ukrainian auto site Motor Media Review is doing just…
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The News for March 4th, 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 shows off Everest SUV that Americans still can’t get, Stellantis shows glimpse of EV compact Jeep and first electric Ram 1500, Ford splits engineering and design teams into EV…
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Off-Road Testing the Nextbase 622GW Dash Cam in my old Montero
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I’ve wanted a dash cam for a while now. Both for the insurance aspect of owning one plus the potential for capturing insane or awesome stuff while out and about. Nextbase recently hit us up to offer a few units to test, and I jumped at the chance. Especially since Nextbase touts its flagship model…
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Polestar continues its design march towards greatness with the new O2 concept
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I shot a quick video for Autotrader on the new Polestar O2 concept but I wanted to share it here as well. That’s because I think this thing is excellent looking and shows that Polestar is carving out a wonderful niche as the super-stylish EV of tomorrow. The O2 concept car is related to the…
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Hooniverse Podcast: Episode 321 – Ramble On! (Again!)
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This episode broke, but I fixed it – and in the beginning, we ramble on about non-car stuff before diving into actual car talk. We also take a bunch of 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