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Ford has no idea when Bronco orders will be fulfilled
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Just after 2:00pm on Friday before the Memorial Day weekend, Ford sent the above email to those with new Ford Broncos on order. It says nothing of value, really. It says they’re having issues. It is written in a rather casual manner, as if it was a known fact to those who have ordered. And…
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The News for May 28th, 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: Ford shows off the more affordable Lightning Pro, Hyundai reveals Ioniq 5 to do battle with the Mach-E and ID.4, Ford is building two new EV platforms to expand…
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The Jag: “Fresh” Wheels and Fresh Tires
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My 1986 Jaguar XJ6 is rolling proper now. The tires that were on the car when I purchased it were nearly of legal drinking age. That’s probably not a great idea to keep them on there. Our new friends at Vredestein volunteered a set of their Sprint Classic tires and the result is a perfect…
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A Build Worth Watching: The StanceWorks K-Swapped Ferrari 308
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My current favorite build on the Internet is Ryan Tuerck’s Formula Supra. That project is nearing completion, and it’s been a blast to watch. There’s another impressive project car taking shape though, and this one comes from the mind of Mike at StanceWorks. He is taking a Ferrari 308, ditching the Italian power, and swapping…
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Hooniverse Asks: What do you want to know about the Ram TRX?
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This week, there’s a monster in my driveway. It’s the Ram TRX and it’s enormous. Both in size and the amount of power it’s putting out. You know the basics about it, I’m sure. Such as the fact it has a 702-horsepower 6.2-liter supercharged Hemi V8 under the hood. There are the dune-ripping-ready Bilstein shocks.…
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Yes, the old Toyota Hilux is still an indestructible truck
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YouTuber WhistlinDiesel has a Toyota Hilux. He’s beating the absolute crap out of it. The goal is to see if it’s as indestructible as Top Gear once showed. And so far? It’s proving to be the truly amazing truck you all remember. This video is the second one with WhistlinDiesel beating up on the old truck.…
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Patrick Costello – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 71
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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 Patrick Costello to the show. Patrick has produced television shows like Truck Night in America, Top Gear USA, Survivor, and IRT Deadliest Roads. Patrick is restoring…
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Hooniverse Asks: What’s a “different” automotive product you’ve been wanting to try?
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I’ve been loyal to the Michelin/BFGoodrich family of tires for some time now. Years ago, I tested out the then-new Michelin Pilot AS3 and I was impressed with its performance. Later, I sampled the then-new BFGoodrich KO2 tire down in Baja and was blown away. Pretty much every vehicle I’ve owned as of late has…
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Last Call: If you had to pick one…
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Carfection just completed a three-part test of some of the most amazing machines ever built. Henry Catchpole hopped behind the wheel of a McLaren F1, Mercedes-Benz AMG CLK GTR, and a Porsche 911 GT1. His conclusion, at the end of the test, is that if he had to pick one to stare at it would…
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Watch Valtteri Bottas’ Monaco GP end in a confetti of metal
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The Monaco Grand Prix was this past Sunday. I watched it from an airplane seat during a morning flight between Boston and Denver. Being tired from such an early flight, the race provided a great chance for me to catch up on some sleep. Thankfully, I was awake for the flash of drama that was…
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Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks: Not a Badlands, but still good!
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We already know the Ford Bronco Sport Badlands is a great little machine. But I didn’t expect to feel the same way about non-Badlands models. I’m wrong… the less-powerful, less-capable Bronco Sport models? Those are good too! I learned this after spending a week with the Bronco Sport Outer Banks and its plucky little 1.5-liter…
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Not sure if Genius or Idiot: Pineapple for Bronco scale
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Ford has been setting up Bronco events at dealerships all over the country. The company brings two or three rigs to local dealerships so that people who have ordered their Broncos last year can see what they may or may not take delivery of this year. Bronco forum people post a ton of pics from…
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Now is the time to order that brand new car exactly how you want it
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The way new car sales work in the United States is rather messed up. It would seem that automakers give you sorts of models, options, and colors, but getting what you really want is often challenging. That is because it’s really the dealers who are buying the cars and placing them on their lots. Then…
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What’s your automotive news for the week?
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As it turns out, that F-150 Lightning reveal which happened a few days ago is the only big automotive news story of the week that’s worth knowing about. So if I can’t find other useless filler to add for a weekly news recap, that means it’s open mic night again. If you saw anything, fixed…
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Hooniverse Asks – has a video game ever made you fall in love with a car in real life?
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For millions of people, a video game is what exposes them to the vast and rich world of cars for the first time. Regardless of what title a kid choses, that game and the cars in it can make an impression that lasts a lifetime. Something like Need for Speed: Underground can show how satisfying it…
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2022 Ford F-150 Lightning – electric trucks just got serious
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As has been previously rumored, Ford is bringing back the famed Lightning name after nearly two decades. While it’s no longer a product of SVT with a short cab, supercharger, and rad 90’s styling, the new Lightning is arguably the most important F-150 ever. The Lightning returns, but as the first all-electric F-150. It will…