Articles
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DIY Electric Vehicles cost how much?!?!
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The Internet produces so many rabbit holes to explore. I recently wandered down some of those paths as I found some classic vehicles with EV swaps. The one that got me the most was an all-electric Defender climbing stream and the only noise was the creek streaming by and the sound of the tires crunching…
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Two self-indulgent notes: My show is back and I’m a guest on a podcast
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Last year, in the middle of a global pandemic, I started hosting a show for MotorTrend. It’s called Shift Talkers, and Season 2 has just launched on the MotorTrend app. If you have the app already, the first episode of S2 is ready to go and features the crew from Donut Media as guests. It…
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Bremach Taos: Rugged, honest UAZ Patriot 4×4 coming to the USA
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When it comes to new vehicles, enthusiasts clamor for two things: Cheap sports cars, and honest off-roaders. The former is covered, more so now than in quite a while. The Miata stands strong. The Subaru/Scion/Toyota BRZ/FRS/GT86 trio has become common. And a new Z-car is on the horizon. But when it comes to legitimate four-by-fours,…
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Kamaz Dakar Trucks can do anything
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Well, not anything. I don’t see them crossing a rickety bridge, but then again, they could just jump it. So yeah, back to anything. Dakar is just around the sand dune and the Kamaz trucks will again be attacking the dunes, rocks, and even some two-track in places. These massive machines are awe-inspiring. Not only…
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Last Call: Dealer markups suck, Avant Edition
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I am fully aware of how supply and demand work. But I also believe that dealer markups are total bullshit. The automaker sets the price for a vehicle, and you would expect to pay that price for the vehicle. It gets far worse, however, when a dealer takes your deposit for a vehicle, alerts you…
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Hagerty bringing the heat to the online automotive video space
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It’s good to be in the insurance game. There’s cash to be made, and Hagerty knows this. But Hagerty also knows how to spend it, judging by the upcoming onslaught of automotive content it’s just announced. The classic-car insurance giant is doling out a sweet lineup of shows on its YouTube channel. Here’s a peak…
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Should you buy this Audi RS2 Avant?
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I mean, I’m not really going to tell you what to do with your money. But if you’ve got the funds, why not buy this 1994 Audi RS2 Avant for sale on Bring A Trailer? This particular model is a left-hand drive example that was imported into the US back in July of 2020. That…
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2021 Acura TLX SH-AWD A-Spec
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I’ve got a lot of history with fun Hondas, so when I saw that “2021 Acura TLX SH-AWD A-SPEC” on my upcoming press loaner list, I was pretty excited. First, check out Jeff’s article on the latest TLX, he tested basically the same car I had but in a different color. Great, welcome back. Before…
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Hooniverse Asks: Are you taking on a new project car in 2021?
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A new year could bring a new you… or a new thing to you. I know I’m eyeballing a handful of vehicles at the moment, as I think I want something new in my life. No, I am not getting rid of the Montero. Yes, the Wombat is still “about to enter the shop” where it’s…
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Last Call: Non-vanity vanity license plate
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A good friend of mine recently bought a ’66 Jeep CJ-5 Tuxedo Park. Overall, it is in pretty good condition. To be road worthy it really only needed one thing – license plates. Yes, a top and doors would be nice in the winter, in New England, but they are not needed. When his new,…
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Autopia 2099: Electrified Car Show of the Future that’s Happening This Year
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I love V8 engines. The noise and power are a wonderful combination that stokes my soul every time one is fired up. Still, I am not blind to the future of the automobile. In fact, I’ve begun to embrace it. The best car I drove in 2020? It was an electric Porsche. The last time…
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What Was Your Automotive News for 2020?
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I don’t need to sit here wax poetic about how 2020 was a shit show. You’ve heard it all before. Instead let’s focus on the good things that happened to us this year – the car-related things. We’re all here because of our love for cars and all the things that come with it. With…
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Here is everything we reviewed in 2020
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First of all, screw you 2020. You took the HCOTY, but you’ll never take our freedom! Wait, you might. That said, we kept the Hooniverse garages full of press loaners and other test vehicles this year. All told we published 91 total reviews for 2020. That included 21 Sedans, 7 coupes, 2 convertibles, 4 sports…
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I think I want a tank
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We’re supposed to get our first substantial amount of winter precipitation tomorrow. Thinking about the white stuff (not Angel Dust) has put me in a wintery-mood and my YouTube searches yielded some frosty results. In fact, I did not actually search for this video, it was a suggestion. I watched a documentary on the Russian…
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Off-Road Corvette is the best Corvette
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I don’t think that 2021 will be the respite that so many believe it to be. We’ve been doing this dumb dance that the next year will be better since 2014… That’s like 30 years ago. 2020 hasn’t aged well for me. As a result, maybe we all need to start thinking about building our…
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Suzuki Jimny & Kei Truck go off-roading
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I’m waiting on getting new all-terrain tires for the Sequoia right now. While I wait, I’ve had plenty of time to browse off-road videos. I even watched Jeff’s video with the Ford Tremor. Jesus, that’s a big truck. I normally check in with Mighty Car Mods. I love their Bettle Sleeper video and every time…