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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.…
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My New Ford Bronco – Three Years Later
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I saw the press materials for Ford’s new Bronco a few days before they were published, and I instantly knew that I had to have it. My first car was a Jeep CJ-7, and my wife’s first new car was a Jeep Wrangler TJ. We both like the idea of rough and tough little trucks…
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Gear Test: An Emergency Radio for CHEAP
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I love testing all sorts of gear. There have been camping chairs, lights, powered coolers, battery packs, and more. The latest bit of kit I am adding to my off-road stuff is this cheap, lightweight emergency radio. For under thirty bucks, this thing serves as: It features a solar power strip for powering up. But…
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NONWICK: Tires for my 1967 Ford Mustang!
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…but no wheels, yet. The tires have arrived for my 1967 Ford Mustang project car. I’ve opted to go with a set of T/A Radials, courtesy of my friends at BFGoodrich. While my initial plan was to run something a bit more aggressive, I think the T/A is a perfect starting point. It’s a tire…
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2025 Kia Telluride SX-Prestige X-Pro V6 AWD Review: Same As It Ever Was
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The Kia Telluride changed the family vehicle landscape when it debuted as a 2020 model. Five years on, the Telluride is still the same old thing, albeit now carrying some meaningful changes that came in 2023 and the subsequent X-Pro upgrades made since. Despite it showing its age, the Telluride remains easy to like. Vying…