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Hooniverse Asks: Did you watch the NASCAR Clash at the Coliseum?
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NASCAR roared into Los Angeles this weekend as the Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum unfolded. Based on my social media feed that day, a lot of people in the area were excited about the race. This served as the debut event for the Next Gen race car, it brought NASCAR into the heart of…
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The News for February 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: Aston Martin takes inspiration from Dodge and gives an SUV way too much power, Polestar takes a break from winter testing by modifying a Polestar2 for ice lake driving,…
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Hooniverse Podcast: Episode 318 – Big Bucks at Barrett!
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Ron and I discuss the recent insanity in auction prices at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale and Mecum’s Kissimmee auction. We talk about the Daytona 24 Hour Race, answer some questions from Instagram, then give updates on our various project vehicles. The most important one? The Montero is back in action! If you’d prefer the audio-only version, head…
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Airstream has cooked up an electric travel trailer concept called the eStream
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I’m surprised it’s taken this long, but the idea of adding electrification enhancements to the RV world is finally arriving. Airstream has revealed a concept trailer called the eStream. It’s a 22-foot long travel trailer with a battery pack, electric motors, solar power, and an even sleeker design than the standard Airstream trailers. And it’s…
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Hooniverse Asks: What’s an automotive “thing” you want to attend in the near future?
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It doesn’t have to be a race. I’m not talking about a car show. It can be anything automotive… “thing” that you hope to attend in the near future. I’ve got one booked out a few months from now that involves driving fun things off-road, camping, eating good food, and maybe a beer or two…
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Express Rally Adventure Series, Scott & Aaron – Off The Road Again: Episode 107
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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. Use code “OTRA” to save $300 off their upcoming Death Valley & Moab trips. Those trips are in February. Don’t wait! Ross and Chris welcome Scott & Aaron…
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Stephan Papadakis is building an insanely cool 1st-gen Toyota RAV4
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Stephan Papadakis is a legend in the motorsport space. He built some of the fastest import racers of the day and now runs championship-winning Formula Drift teams. He’s also a smart fabricator and builder, and he’s using his skills on a new project in his shop; a first-generation Toyota RAV4 setup for desert shenanigans. Papadakis…
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We’re bringing back our Dark Side of the Hoon t-shirt on Blipshift!
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I wanted a t-shirt design that incorporated music in a way that works with “car stuff”. We’ve had a t-shirt based on a Pearl Jam song. And we also did one that pays homage to an incredible album from Pink Floyd. It’s that second one that’s coming back today, as I’ve had a request to…
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Return it to glory? This 1964 Buick Riviera could be awesome
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No, it’s not a 1965 model with the cool hidden headlights. But it IS a first-generation Riviera, and it DOES have a 7.0-liter V8 under the hood. This 1964 Buick Riviera has clearly seen better days. But the listing says the car is complete, fully equipped, has no rust, and runs excellent. And a running,…
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2022 Kia Niro EV EX Premium l Review
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Electric vehicles are here to stay. Probably. Assuming we can build infrastructure to charge them fairly quickly. Which we might not. Still, the sheer number on the road already proves that this isn’t an automotive fad. In fact, if you follow me on the social medias, you’ll know that I just bought one! I couldn’t…
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First 2023 Corvette Z06 sells at auction for $3.6 million with the money going to charity
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Whenever a “first-ever” version of a Corvette comes up, you can be almost certain that Rick Hendrick is going to buy it. This has once again been proven true as the first 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 just crossed the auction block at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale and Hendrick was there to snatch it up. And he did…
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First Drive: 2022 Kia EV6
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The roads north of Sonoma, California are a wonderful place to test pretty much any vehicle. It’s a greener part of California as the hills look healthy with growth. You are surrounded by some of the best wineries on the planet. The people seem happy. And the roads twist and turn around gorgeous hills that…
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Hooniverse Asks: What’s a feature or option on a vehicle you’re amazed is offered?
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Good tires on a car are an important item. It’s always nice to see great tire brands offered from the factory, especially on sports cars and trucks or SUVs alike. Still, I’m blown away by the fact that you can now get a 37-inch tire on a vehicle right off the showroom floor. That is…
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Check out this modified Corvette that you’ll either totally love or absolutely hate
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It’s fun to turn your car into something that you truly love. That’s what the owner of this 1989 Chevrolet Corvette did, and they went a bit further than simply swapping out the wheels or modifying the exhaust. This car has been completely re-bodied and it includes parts from… a lot of other vehicles. This…
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Porsche Taycan used to set new record for fastest coast-to-coast charging time
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When you drive the nearly 3,000 miles from Los Angeles to New York, you have to make a few stops. It doesn’t matter what type of vehicle you’re driving, you need to stop. In an electric car, you’re likely going to need to make a few longer stops to soak up some juice. And a…
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The News for January 28th, 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: the 2023 Toyota Sequoia breaks cover, Chevrolet celebrates 70 years of the Corvette with badges and paint, Kia prices their EV6 very competitively, and Ford is no longer accepting…