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Jeff Glucker Returns Again – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 70
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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 Jeff Glucker back to the show. Jeff is the host of Shift Talkers on Motor Trend and is the executive editor/co-owner of Hooniverse.com. Jeff owns a 1991 Mitsubishi…
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Will Ford’s new billboard-scanning patent mean in-car ads?
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In today’s digital landscape, we’re always connected. Your phone knows where you are at all times. You might have a device in your house that constantly listens to you. And, if you drive a relatively modern car, it might even be collecting data on you. One unfortunate side effect of this trend is invasive advertisements that interrupt…
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Two-Wheel Tuesday: Meet “The Bride”
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Longtime Hooniverse readers know that I’ve been building a Bultaco-engined custom street bike for the last decade or so. Along the way, there were tons of false starts, second-guessing, and revisions. As a result, I had a lot of cast-off parts I had purchased for that project filling the shelves of my rather cramped workshop.…
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False Neutral Podcast #112 – Yes, We Do Talk About Bikes (Eventually)
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This month’s conversation encompasses a lot of topics beyond just motorcycles. We discuss boats, trailers, pickups & medium-duty trucks, station wagons, and SUVs—those we own, and those we’ve considered owning. But fortunately, when we do get around to bikes, there’s a lot to like. We continue to be impressed by the Harley Pan-America, and the…
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Last Call: When It Rains, It Pours
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When I saw this guy on the Interstate, all I could think was that life had probably not been very gentile with him lately. The downpour probably just felt like an unnecessary insult. DISCLAIMER: My wife was driving. I took this photo through the windshield from the passenger seat.
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Subaru Outback Wilderness – for when you need to get [very far] away from it all
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Our fearless leader Jeff is taking a well-deserved vacation – the kind that involves leaving the computer at home. But fear not, the Hooniverse content machine is still hand cranking some… uh, content. Today we have a new review on our YouTube channel of a car that I’ve been very curious about myself. It’s the Subaru Outback…
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The News for May 14th, 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: Alpine makes another cool A110 that we can’t have in America, Mitsubishi is reviving Ralliart, Caterham is developing an electric Seven, BMW enlists the help of Hans Zimmer for…
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Traxxas 2021 Ford Bronco is awesome and unlike the real Bronco, you can get it now
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Those who pre-ordered their 2021 Ford Bronco still have to wait a bit until deliveries start. But that should not stop anyone from buying this awesome Traxxas 2021 Ford Bronco radio controlled truck. The 1/10 scale rig was just introduced and it features some amazing detail and typical Traxxas TRX4 abilities. The truck starts off…
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Hooniverse Asks: Why do people preserve normal cars?
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There’s something strange going on. Auction sites such as Bring a Trailer and Cars & Bids are listing pristine examples of completely unremarkable cars. A couple weeks back, a 2002 Daewoo Leganza SE with a mere 47 miles on the clock brought a modest $7,000. Just recently, this 2003 Ford Mustang GT with just 4,000…
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Manuel Carrillo III – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 69
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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 Manuel Carrillo III to the show. Manuel is the co-host of Seduced by Speed show on Motortrend. He has a ton of experience with modern off-roaders: Toyota…
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Rusty panels on your new Land Rover Defender is super lame
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I’ve long been anti faux patina. The idea of it just seems so dumb to me. If a vehicle has patina, it’s create to preserve and celebrate that. There’s a notion that the vehicle has been on a journey that’s taken it places. It’s made people smile. There’s a story to be told. When you fake…
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Wagon Wednesday: Genesis G70 Shooting Brake
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“We look forward to meeting the needs of European customers with this strategic model that caters to the preferences of the market.” After seeing the above picture, this comment tells you everything you need to know about the Genesis G70 Shooting Brake that was just unveiled. It’s gorgeous but it’s not for us, not for…
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This old Cotswold Clouds Trial video is oddly mesmerizing
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There’s a stretch of rutted dirt trails that plays host to a unique test of mechanical and driving ability. It’s called the Costwolds Clouds Trial and it’s been around since 1963. Randomly, I found this video from the 2013 event and I find myself mesmerized by the aging machinery being urged on up this hill.…
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Hey there, you look like you could use a Fat Cat
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This is a Honda Fat Cat, and it is awesome. Honda took one of its three-wheelers, chopped a wheel off, and turned it into a bike called the TR200. It was produced for two years only. And it’s a delightful fat-wheeled freak bike. One that is apparently easy enough to ride considering it has an…
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Hooniverse Asks: What’s the worst car you actually really want to drive?
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There have been objectively bad vehicles produced throughout the years. Those vehicles are harder to find when you look at the most recent crop of cars, but surely something might stand out to you. But no matter which you pick, there is likely to have always been something worse out there. And at that same…
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Ford to use Lightning name for upcoming electric F-150
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It’s been on the way for a while now, and it’s closer than ever. The all-electric Ford F-150 is set to be revealed on May 19th. Before that happens, we have a name for the thing; the F-150 Lightning. And you know what? I’m totally fine with that! This makes way more sense than Ford calling…