Articles
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The Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo is the electric wagon to rule them all
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Saying the words “electric Porsche wagon” shouldn’t make sense, but they do and it’s all glorious. Meet the new Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo. Sure, Porsche might not want to call it a Taycan Wagon but that’s what it is even in the face of the extra exterior cladding. And it’s a truly wonderful machine as…
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Camping Gear Worth Checking Out
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Have you been stuck in your house for too long and are saying no more? You want to explore the outdoors in a new-to-you-way: car camping. If you’re looking for solid camp gear or you’re just getting into the sport, we check out a few camp gear items that’ll help you store food efficiently and…
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The News for May 7th, 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 debuts new Explorer that’s built for exploring, NASCAR Next Gen is a major overhaul for the sport, some new dumb Ferrari, the Lightning name may be coming back…
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Switchback Outdoor Safety – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 68
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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 Aaron Paris to the show. Aaron is the owner and operator of Switchback Outdoor Safety. He has a ton of experience with wilderness first aid, trauma…
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Engineering Explained breaks down Tesla 0-60 claims
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Professor Fenske is here to break down the physics and math for you. Tesla claims its new Plaid and Plaid+ tri-motor-equipped Model S sedans will go from 0-60 in under two seconds. That’s a bonkers figure from a company used to doling out bonkers figures. But this one wears asterisks… If you’re familiar with the…
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Hooniverse Asks: What do you think of Subaru’s Wilderness package?
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I’ve just driven the Subaru Outback Wilderness. My thoughts on that matter are currently embargoed for a bit, but I can share pictures of the thing. Plus the specs are already out there. Until I can spill my beans on this thing, I want to know what you think about it. For those that didn’t feel…
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You can still buy a brand new Plymouth Neon
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One of the most common criticisms of modern cars is complication. Today’s crop of automobiles are packed to the brim with computers and electronics. Turbochargers squeeze every last bit of power from tiny engines. As a result, modern cars are a challenge to work on and have a lot more to break. The trouble is,…
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Yes, the 2021 Honda Ridgeline is good!
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You think you need more truck, but the 2021 Honda Ridgeline is likely all the truck you *actually* need. I’m not speaking for all of you, of course, but for 90% of midsize truck buyers, the Honda Ridgeline makes a ton of sense. And with its revised styling, it looks great too. [Disclaimer: Honda tossed…
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Formula Supra is on the ground!
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Ryan Tuerck’s Formula Supra is off the lift and on the ground. It’s not done yet, of course, but this is a great peek at just how far this build has come. In fact, the video below walks you through everything that’s been done to the car to this point. It’s always a bit funny…
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Rubicon 392 “Market Adjustment” is almost reasonable but still sucks
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The Hemi-powered V8 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 is the latest and hottest of Jeeps to hit the market. Spoiler: I drove it and it’s awesome. As we are now accustomed to, dealers are jumping on this hot vehicle with their market-adjusted price nonsense. In this case, a dealership local to me wants another five grand…
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Learn everything about the FSC Żuk
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The FSC Żuk is a Polish van that was made between 1958 and 1998. In those forty years, it received one minor facelift but many minor updates and changes. But underneath it was all based on a GAZ-M20 Pobeda, which was produced in 1946. That Soviet vehicle was surely ripped off some western design that…
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Last Call: Jeep Abilities Edition
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When marketing and selling a new vehicle, it is best to show the potential customer what its abilities are. Pictured here is local Jeep dealer displaying its new V8-powerd Wrangler Rubicon 392. This monster, that comes with 33-inch tires and a suspension that two inches higher than the typical Wrangler Rubicon, has abilities that few…
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The News for April 30th, 2021
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Aaaaaaand we’re back. Apologies for missing the news last week – something came up that had me busy on the other side of the country. And then I did that thing where I forgot what day of the week it was. In the 10+ years I’ve been doing this I believe this is the first…
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Hooniverse Asks: Do you have a favorite set of wheels?
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I picked up a new set of wheels for The Jag. Well, new to me. The old girl is getting a set of BBS basketweaves with a gold center and polished outers. We’re keeping things in the 15″ space, so the stance should be appropriate for the vehicle and allow me to serve up meaty…
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The 11th Generation Civic sedan isn’t playing around
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The Honda Civic is heading into it’s eleventh generation, and Honda has taken off the gloves for the 2022 Civic. The most obvious bit is the exterior, it’s a great looking car, definitely a bit of Accord in there. However, it’s the interior that I am most impressed with. So, what else is new? What’s New?…
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David Tracy – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 67
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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 David Tracy to the show. David is an editor at Jalopnik. He has a ton of experience with buying older Jeeps sight-unseen, a German…