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Last Call: A bit too much of that Dyno MIGHT!
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Someone commented on the below video that at least the vehicle is already on a trailer. And that’s both hilarious… and sad. Watch this Charger Hellcat go kablammo on the old dyno. 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 not…
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Buy this Land Rover Discovery to live those Camel Trophy dreams
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Land Rover has a pure, holistic connection with off-roading. So much so that the brand is basically synonymous with four-wheel-drive vehicles. Even more so with the famed Camel Trophy. Though the manufacturer has swayed toward luxury as of late, the Rovers we know and love are those like the example we have here. Exactly like…
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We ride the Vintage Electric Shelby e-bike
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Vintage Electric has taken its Scrambler model and applied a familiar blue and black paint scheme and a Cobra badge. That’s right, this is a Shelby-themed electric bike. It’s a limited-edition model from Santa Clara, California’s Vintage Electric and we want to see what it’s all about. Pricey? Sure, but it is limited and with…
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This is what the new Toyota Land Cruiser looks like
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The redesigned Toyota Land Cruiser will not come to the United States. This news is nearly as old as the outgoing model itself, and many enthusiasts lament the loss of the Japanese automaker’s flagship off-roader. The Land Cruiser nameplate will live on in the rest of the world. It’s not out just yet, but recent…
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2021 Hyundai Veloster N: Yup, it’s still great!
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Hyundai added the option of an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission to the Veloster N. Does that sap the joy? Nope! In fact, it opens up the appeal of the car to a wider audience. Here in the States, the 2021 Hyundai Veloster N is *the* hot hatch to buy, no doubt about it. [Disclaimer: Hyundai tossed…
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Hooniverse Asks: What’s a non-car-specific part or item you were excited to receive in the mail?
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Yesterday, I received a package from Amazon. I was excited because I recently ran out of this stuff, but now my garage necessities are once again whole. This isn’t a post about an overpriced tool that I wanted or some hard-to-find car parts. Instead, I’m excited because I’ve been out of isopropyl alcohol for months…
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I sold my 2021 Wrangler for a profit on “Give Me The VIN” in less than 48 hours!
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The Hooniverse team typically tries to actively post about the comings and goings across our various fleet of vehicles. Whether that is Jeff’s latest purchase, or Ross’s V8 4Runner, there is always something happening in our Slack chat that spills onto the front page of the site. For every purchase, there is usually several than…
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Project V8 4th-gen 4Runner: Spring update
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I’ve had the yet-to-be-named 4Runner for a few months now. (Millenium Falcon is the working title, in case you were wondering, continuing my Star Wars theme). As is the case with any new-to-you project, three things need to happen: Set a baseline, mend existing issues, and start improving. Much of this has happened. Progress has…
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Buy this lifted Buick Roadmaster Estate and one-up every Subaru Outback in town
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The Subaru Outback – at least in the US market – is really in a class of its own. Its wagon body combines car-like driving dynamics with SUV practicality, and it actually touts a modicum of off-road capability as well. There’s just one problem: the Outback isn’t cool. Happily, there’s now a solution, and it’s…
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Rogue Overland – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 66
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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 Rogue Overland to the show. Nick and his crew have been using XTerras and more to explore Nevada, Colorado, Utah, and much more of the…
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Hooniverse Asks: Do PHEVs have a place or should people jump right to full EVs?
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I enjoy vehicles of all sorts. Gas-guzzling V8 monsters to electric silent assassins and everything in between. I also enjoy a good plugin hybrid. That’s because I like the ability to run around silently when I want, eke out pure electric driving range, and also inject power into an otherwise standard vehicle. A good example…
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Formula Supra: Brakes and a new look for the carbon body panels
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Ryan Tuerck’s Formula Supra build is chugging along wonderfully. The reimagined GR Supra now has a set of beefy Brembo brakes, a fuel filler, and the carbon body panels have been given a fresh look. It all goes down in the latest installment in this build series. Click play below to check it out. I’m…
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Kia Seltos SX Turbo Review: The surprising Florida road trip test
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Consumers cannot get enough of the small-to-midsize crossover market. Accordingly, nearly every manufacturer provides an offering in the segment. Longing for a piece of the pie, Kia recently launched the Seltos, with all-wheel-drive and plastic cladding aplenty. Kia’s website touts “Big design, technology, and versatility.” Are they right? My wife and I would find out:…
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Our newest project car – Meet The Jag
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I’ve been eyeing old Jaguars for some time now. An open browser window had two to three tabs dedicated to work and possibly 15-20 more relegated to various vehicles I’ve found listed for sale. There isn’t a specific era of Jaguar I’m after but I know I want a sedan, which means I’m after an…
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2021 McLaren 765LT – How is this a road-legal car?!
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It’s wild to me that someone with the means to do so can simply pop out and pick up a McLaren 765LT. No, not because of the price. There are tons of expensive cars and far too many people with way too much money. What is wild to me is the fact that you don’t…
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What’s your news for the week?
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Hi. Despite the couple of really interesting stories that emerged from the industry this week, I wasn’t able to set aside time to provide the deep and inspirational commentary I usually provide. For a myriad of reasons. I recommend catching Jeff’s video on the [actually pretty awesome] Hyundai Santa Cruz as well as Jalopnik’s coverage…