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Who’s to blame for Infiniti today?
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In the mid to late part of the 2000s, Infiniti was building interesting and entertaining vehicles. These machines became their own sort of sub-brands with proper enthusiast followings and interest from standard car shoppers as well. Those looking for a premium vehicle that didn’t want to pay full luxury car prices. The G coupe and…
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Review: 2021 BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe
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Twenty years ago this month I bought my first BMW. It was a brand new black 330i. It had the requisite manual transmission and a sport package. That vehicle included options such as sunroof, xenon headlights, and the cold weather package. I loved every second of driving that car – it was perfect. That 330i…
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Formula Supra: The carbon fiber body arrives
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Now we’re getting there! The carbon fiber body panels have arrived for Ryan Tuerck’s incredible GR Supra build. For those in need of a refresh, Tuerck and his crew have taken every part they can off the Supra in order to build it back up and stuff a Judd V10 engine under the hood. The…
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Jeep taunts us with 2021 Easter Jeep Safari concepts
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Year after year, Jeep brings out a slew of concept vehicles to the Easter Jeep Safari. Usually demonstrations in what they’re capable of building rather than simply foreshadowing for future products, each build is meticulously crafted and ticks the boxes for items that pique off-road enthusiasts’ interest. This year’s concepts are no different. 2021’s Easter…
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First Drive: 2022 Infiniti QX55
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Infiniti is rolling out some fresh machinery, and the first one up is the QX55. It’s a coupe-ified version of the QX50 crossover. And those are selling well right now. Can Infiniti bite into some of that luxury/premium coupe crossover market space? It’s a strong… maybe, from us on this one. [Disclaimer: Infiniti dropped off…
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The News for March 19th, 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: Kia reveals updated Stinger, BMW shows off ugly i4 and iX EVs, Acura gives us a hint at TLX Type S pricing, and Audi calls it quits on ICE…
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Hooniverse Asks: Does your car sound good during a cold start?
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When you first fire up your car in the morning, does it get all wonderfully growly and snarly? Or does it just whir-whir-whir-sputter-cough-bang and chug to life? Regardless of what your car does, you’re aware that some cars sound delightful upon that twisting that key or pressing a starter button for the first time in…
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Lyn Woodward Returns – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 61
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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 Lyn Woodward back to the show. Lyn does video car reviews for Kelley Blue Book and writes automotive pieces for Hagerty and other publications. She…
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Sabine Schmitz will be missed
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The Queen of the Nurburgring passed away at 51-years-old. She had been battling cancer since 2017. Here are some of our favorite Sabine moments from Top Gear and her racing career. Sabine will be missed. Her passion Destroying the Competition Top Gear – Nurburgring Van Challenge Top Gear – King of the Hammers She really…
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Hooniverse Asks: Is the Lamborghini Sian ugly?
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Dating back ten years, the Lamborghini Aventador is one of the oldest supercars on the market. While this lifespan may seem like eons in the car world, it’s typical of a V12 Lamborghini. The four flagships that came before the Aventador — the Miura, Countach, Diablo, and Murcielago — reigned for over four decades. But…
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Ford F-150 PowerBoost: The hybrid work site command center
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The 2021 Ford F-150 Powerboost is a hybrid pickup truck. It pairs a twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 engine with an electric motor and battery pack to deliver power and driving range. You can still tow and haul plenty, but you can also power up your work site when you need to thanks to the onboard power…
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The False Neutral Podcast #110 – Discount City!
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Eric was in the broadcast booth this past weekend. He announced the Daytona 200 for the trackside crowd and the NBC Sports streaming broadcast. We recorded this episode before he left Michigan for Florida and we talk about his (at the time) upcoming broadcast. Garrett is back in good health! He finished settling into his…
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For Sale: Perfect #VanLife platform? A school bus!
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There are a lot of choices out there for vehicles that you can turn into weekend adventure camping rigs. My personal favorite right now would have to be the Ford Transit with the EcoBoost engine and all-wheel-drive setup. Those are spendy though, and my shopping routine is more akin to Craigslist trolling than dealership visits.…
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The racing we need; OshKosh HEMTT faces off against a Ford F-450 towing 3 vehicles
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No, despite what Hoonigan’s gentle giant wants you to think OshKosh Truck and OshKosh B’gosh are not the same company. They were both founded in that same-named town in Wisconsin, but one focuses on children’s clothes (and is now owned by Carter’s) while the other focuses on industrial equipment and is now called OshKosh Corporation.…
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Hooniverse Asks: Can you sell me a bad car?
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I’ll often get asked about the best cars for sale right now. Rarely, I’m also asked about the worst cars for sale or if there are any bad cars right now. The answer is really that it all depends on what you want out of your vehicle. But at the moment, it’s hard to call any…
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Land Rover wants to honor non-profit groups with specially outfitted Defenders
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Land Rover is launching a new effort that aims to honor and help non-profit groups. It’s called the Defender Above and Beyond Service Awards. There are seven categories for groups to fall into for recognition, and winners in these categories will ultimately receive specially kitted-out Defender SUVs. The groups are split into the following categories:…