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The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is a 670-hp insane-o machine
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This is the all-new 2023 Corvette Z06. It’s a monster, and it’s got a fascinating engine set behind the passenger compartment. There’s no electrification. You won’t find turbochargers. A screaming supercharger has no place here. Instead, Chevy is taking the Z06 back to place its most ardent fans had hoped. The new Z06 is a…
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Johnny Lightning is making Diecast LeMons Racers
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Having your own vehicle turned into a diecast or scale version sounds pretty amazing. Take Riley Stair’s insane Firebird that recently became a treasured Hot Wheels collectible. Now another set of “legendary” machines are set to become immortalized in a small scale. Somehow, the boffins at the 24 Hours of LeMons headquarters have convinced 1/64-scale…
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TRX, 392 Wrangler, Raptor, Bronco, BRZ & More – Off The Road Again: Episode 93
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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, and van, maybe even some rally cars. Ross & Chris welcome Robby DeGraff back to the show. Robby and Chris attended the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) fall rally at Road America. Chris drove the Ram…
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We have enough minerals for a century of EVs
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I like to look for inspiring or hopeful articles lately. I recently discovered an article about the future of renewable energy sources. TLDR breakdown is that solar, wind, battery storage, and electrolyzers are all on technological learning curves that will make them so cheap that it won’t matter how the world governments incentive those segments…
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2021 Ford Bronco Badlands Review
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The 2021 Ford Bronco is one of the most anticipated vehicles of the year, and the good news is that it’s pretty much everything you hoped it would be! It’s excellent off-road, good on-road, has great engine choices, and it looks fantastic as well. We snagged a 2021 Bronco Badlands two-door for a week and…
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Subaru needs to bring back the SUS with a Legacy Wilderness
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Subaru Legacy sales have steadily been going down year after year. I don’t know what is wrong with people but apparently, no one wants a good Subaru sedan. Those that do want a sedan seem to only seem to buy Camrys, potentially the most boring vehicle on the market. Clearly, an intervention for the Legacy…
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Hooniverse Asks: What do YOU hope the new Acura Integra looks like?
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Way back in Aught Dickety (1985) the Acura Integra arrived in the United States to usher in a premium marque above the Honda brand. It first appeared as a three-door hatch but soon a five-door version was offered. Power was delivered via a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that boasted the marvel of dual-overhead cams. Not a…
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A weekend away with the Airstream Basecamp X
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Airstream calls it the tool for extreme adventures. I call it a nice cozy place to spend a weekend that’s quite a bit fancier than plopping a tent on the ground. What it’s actually called is the Airstream Basecamp X, and it’s a fine way to get away for the weekend if you want to…
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The 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness loves being off the beaten path
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Subaru is on to something with its Wilderness lineup. This would be the more off-road focused trim lines added to existing models. It started with the Outback, and now it’s arrived on the Forester. And it’s even better than the first time we tried it. Probably because we took this one deeper into the woods.…
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The News for October 22nd, 2021
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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: Porsche shows off Cayman GT4 RS as it laps the ‘Ring, GMC adds new flavors of Sierra Denali, Ford Maverick gets official EPA ratings, the new Range Rover leaks, plus…
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There’s a problem with Ohio’s new license plate
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This morning, Ohio’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles unveiled a new design for the state’s standard license plates which goes into effect on December 29th. It’s the first time the state has updated its standard plate design since 2013. This design has garnered a lot of attention and criticism already. I mean, it’s a bit cheesy,…
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Hooniverse Podcast: Episode 303 – Post LeMons Debrief Time
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The Hooniverse Podcast Episode 303 starts off talking about some more Bring-A-Trailer insanity… because it keeps happening. This time it’s all about super money for a clean, low-mileage Buick GNX. After that, I have to debrief a bit about how our 24 Hours of LeMons weekend went down at the Buttonwillow race. Spoiler, we only…
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Chevy Performance has created a 1,004 hp crate engine
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Well, this is neat… If you like monstrous big block beefy boys, Chevy has (and has had) the engines for you. And now there’s a new king. Chevrolet Performance is bringing a monster to SEMA and it arrives as a 632 cubic-inch V8 that produces 1,004 horsepower and 876 lb-ft of torque. It’s called the…
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Kurt Williams & Cruiser Outfitters – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 92
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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, and van, maybe even some rally cars. Ross & Chris welcome Kurt Williams from Cruiser Outfitters to the show. Kurt has been a part of overland trips with Expedition Overland, is a member of the Canguro Racing team, and is a…
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What do you want to know about the new Subaru Forester Wilderness?
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Subaru launched its Wilderness line with the Outback. Now it’s extending that trim family over to the Forester. And I’m on my way to Bend, Oregon to see what it’s all about. So what do you want to know about this thing? As a refresher on the Wilderness as it applies to the Outback, here’s…
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Jalopnik adds a Reader Contest to Autopia 2099 festivities
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Autopia 2099 is set to land amidst the dystopian skyline of Los Angeles 2021. I mean, it’s almost dystopian, right? Sort of halfway between West World’s real-world vision of LA and Bladerunner’s view of the same spot? Replace flying cars with mega Airbuses and we’re nearly there. Regardless, the electron-focused show arrives this December and…