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You need an old Ford Econoline Van Truck so here’s one we found for sale
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You want an old van. Do you know what’s cool too? Old trucks! What if you could buy a van… truck? You can, if you’re hunting for an old Ford Econoline. I wasn’t but I did come across this pretty sweet one listed for sale in Pahrump, Nevada. The listing says it’s in Orange County,…
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Hooniverse Asks: What is something you don’t understand about cars?
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I am being purposefully vague here. What is something you do not understand about cars, trucks, bikes, or vehicles in general? It could be something mechanical that just causes your brain to skip about. Maybe it’s related to the sales and marketing side of things. Perhaps it’s how to do a certain driving technique. Or…
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Rally English: One of Finland’s greatest gifts to the world
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Like with a batsign or spider sense, my “Finland mentioned” senses started tingling and I immediately found myself drinking a cold Rallienglanti beer while swimming in the fountain of the market square. It happens! This time, it was Jalopnik that shed light on a time-honored Finnish tradition. Rally English, or rallienglanti indeed.
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The 2022 Super Bowl sparked interest in… the 3rd-gen Chevy Impala!
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According to eBay Motors, searches for old Chevrolet Impalas shot up after the halftime show at Super Bowl LVI. This makes pretty good sense since a) an old Impala is a wonderful thing and b) there were three of them on display as part of the massive set of the (pretty great) halftime show. In…
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Here’s a great look at how an engine works
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I know most of you know how an engine works. At least, you understand the basics of it. We’re dealing with a four-stroke system predicated on consistent intake, compression, combustion, and exhaust. If you want to dive a bit more deeply into how this all works, there’s a great video I found that does just…
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False Neutral Podcast #121 – Motorcycle Forums & YouTube Channels
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Are Internet motorcycle forums still viable? still useful? If they are headed the way of the dodo, what is (or should) replace them? On this installment, I talk about the decline of forums and why that led me to reconstitute my own project bike blog (Tanshanomi.com). Then we look at YouTube video channels that are both…
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Saleen says its cooking up a modified Bronco wearing Big Oly styling
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In news we missed until just now, Saleen says it is ready to offer a fully modified version of the Ford Bronco. The kit looks pretty amazing since it wears a Big Oly tribute livery and sports massive fenders. But we’re not sure what Saleen is doing to the engine of the truck. Regardless, here’s…
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Packing a Punch: the Packasport Day Tripper Cargo Carrier
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As self-sufficient travelers, we strive for the ultimate in organization. The American-made Packasport Day Tripper rooftop cargo carrier exceeded our expectations in many areas but came up short in a few others. Receiving a product sample for review, we installed a Packasport Day Tripper rooftop atop our 1992 Mitsubishi Pajero and put it to the…
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The News for February 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: Ford debuts one final Heritage Edition GT, Ford offers up special edition Bronco just for reservation holders who are still waiting for their shit almost two years later, Cadillac offers…
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Ford Bronco Everglades snorkel is rather ingenious
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Today, Ford introduced the Bronco Everglades. This special four-door model comes with the 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine, the Sasquatch Package, marine vinyl seats, wash-out rubber floor, modular front bumper, hardtop with a roof rack, and some other things that are available on other models. What makes it special are unique wheels, square fenders, a snorkel, and…
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Hooniverse Podcast: Episode 319 – Dishing on Dash Cams with Nextbase
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Jeff Chu from Nextbase is on the podcast to talk all things Dashcam. We cover what’s in store for the future of this segment, why you should pick one dashcam over another, and find out the craziest dashcam video that Jeff has seen. If you’d prefer the audio-only version, head to https://anchor.fm/hooniverse or check us out wherever…
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The 2021 Jaguar F-Pace SVR is a perfectly imperfect 550 horsepower laugh-inducer
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“A Jaguar SUV? You gotta be shittin’ me!” the bystander proclaimed upon approaching the F-Pace SVR that I had just exited. Ten years ago it would have been blasphemy; in fairness, to some it still is. But luxury and speed have evolved since the days of the Jags everyone remembers and loves, and now we…
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The Crawford Performance Subaru Crosstrek is exactly how a Crosstrek should look
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I am not quite sure how I missed this build from Crawford Performance. I’m a fan of the Crosstrek, even if I wish it had more power. It’s a great machine that takes on the fun style of a quasi-wagon with some off-road ability. But this version from Crawford kicks things way up. The list…
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Gambler 500, Tate Morgan – Off The Road Again: Episode 108
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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 Tate Morgan to the show. Tate is the principal of the Gambler 500 in Oregon. Tate is also a part of HooptieX. He has an impressive collection of Land…
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Hooniverse Asks: Are you prepared to diagnose problems with electric vehicles?
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I have a 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT in my garage right now. It looks awesome with its black wheels and Grabber Blue paint. The 600 lb-ft of torque on tap is a blast, literally and figuratively. What isn’t so great is the fact that the car is currently a brick. It will not take…
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2022 Volkswagen GTI: Close… but misses the mark
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wanted this one to be really good, and the driving experience of the 2022 Volkswagen GTI is good. The exterior style is nice, the new display screens look great, and the price is still good for what you get here. But the user experience with the infotainment is rather poor… and that is a big…