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Hooniverse Asks: Which brand that doesn’t have an off-road model should add one?
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I’m fascinated by off-road versions of production vehicles. Ever since the Ford Raptor arrived, it feels like a few automakers are getting a bit more serious about properly playing in the dirt. Sure, Jeep and Toyota have been doing it for a long time, but the Raptor took things to a new extreme. Which automaker…
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2023 Corvette Z06: Here’s your first look
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Chevrolet posted a picture of the new Z06 to its Instagram account. The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 will get a full reveal on October 26th, but it’s nice to finally see what it’s going to look like. Although we do miss the giant wing you see on the camouflaged version shown testing at the Nürburgring.…
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24 Hours of Lemons: Engine Swap Adventure
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I will have more on this soon, as I’m still waking up from a weekend at a 24 Hours of LeMons race. But I wanted to share that lead image. That’s our oil pan after the initial parade lap on Saturday morning. On lap ZERO, our engine turned on the tumble dry setting and sent…
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The News for September 24th, 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: Toyota drops all-new Tundra for the first time since 2007, Acura and Motul team up for Rad NSX Type S pace car, and Audi steals Ken Block for EV…
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In Pictures: Caffeine & Carburetors, 09/12/2021
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Caffeine & Carburetors is always a spectacular show. The event encompasses almost the entirety of downtown New Cannan, CT with the Sunday morning affair bringing out some of the Northeast’s finest vehicles. There’s seemingly something for everyone: Vintage race cars, off-roaders, modern exotics, JDM dream-machines, and everything in-between. After a brief stretch off thanks to…
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The Joy of Driving
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Fellow enthusiasts, lend me your ear. Wait, too dramatic? OK, let’s start over. Look, we need to start talking people into following us into the promised land, the hooniverse. Lots of mainstream media outlets have foretold the end of our kind. Apparently, the youths supposedly aren’t getting their driver’s license, or aren’t interested in owning…
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I hate hi-lift jacks…
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Look, I get why these are useful for some folks. There are a handful of different uses for them. And when used properly, they can get you out of a tough spot out on the trail. But you know what? I hate them. They’re heavy, take up a lot of space on your vehicle, are…
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Hooniverse Asks: What’s your favorite not-necessary optional feature?
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I love night vision in a car. It’s so unnecessary for 95% of car owners and it feels like you’re driving a stealth military vehicle. It’s almost a gimmick. Almost, as it could be pretty useful in areas that are extremely dark and wildlife can roam out of the forest. But in a city area…
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2021 Toyota Venza Limited l Review
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It is day 265 of the year 2021 A.D. and I just sat down to write about the twelfth crossover to end up in my driveway this year. I am trying to stay positive, but at first glance this Toyota Venza looked a bit like the last one, it was even the same color. However,…
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Doug DeMuro – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 88
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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 Doug DeMuro to the show. Doug is the owner of Cars and Bids and has a two-door SUV collection (Land Rover Defender & Mercedes G500 soft top).…
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Last Call: Where can this Montero shuttle take you?
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I love seeing all the different versions of the Montero/Pajero that have been built. My personal favorite is always going to be the Pajero Evo. I have a soft spot for the Pajero Camel Special too, of course. But this Pajero Shuttle Van? Amazing! Last Call indicates the end of Hooniverse’s broadcast day. It’s meant to…
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American Flat Track: Can the King Keep His Crown?
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Briar Bauman is seeking his third consecutive championship in American Flat Track’s top class, SuperTwins. The reigning Grand Champion has seen great success since joining the factory-backed effort from Indian Motorcycles in 2019. Unseating the then champion Jared Mees, whose team is also backed by the factory Indian effort. Entering the race weekend at Sacramento,…
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Ford Bronco Raptor lands in 2022
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Ford is teasing a production version of its forthcoming Bronco Raptor. We all knew it would happen and now we know that you’ll get a chance to see one out on the trail sometime in 2022. Potentially. Assuming they’re available. And the hardtops are good to go. And the chip shortage has eased up for…
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“The Bride” has an engine
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Well, my CVT bike is coming together more quickly than my other projects. I had to cut the frame and weld in custom-bent down tubes, and I have finished the engine mounts.
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So you want to keep your older car clean…
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I bought an old black car. The old black paint looks great from 10 feet. Once you get up close you can see it’s a playground of crow’s feet. That’s not a big deal to me really, since this is a stop-gap car. But I’d still like to know the best ways to keep it…
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Last Call: Quite a good Trek
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I mentioned last week that I was competing in a media wave of Land Rover’s Trek event. I’ll have more on that soon, but for now you could say it went pretty well. Last Call indicates the end of Hooniverse’s broadcast day. It’s meant to be an open forum for anyone and anything. Thread jacking is…