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  • Let's See That Basement Lamborghini Do This!

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    In mother Russia, Hummers are popular rides for the wealthy, but typically those trucks bring the bling rather than tear up the tundra. One Russian, who was looking for something more Siberian Husky than Moscow Mule, took matters into his own hands and decided to give himself a Hummer. Since he was unbound by the limitations…

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  • Last Call- Xzibit Edition

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    Yo dawg, I herd you like low riding, so we put a low rider on your low rider so you can low ride in your low ride. Image source: [Imgur.com]

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  • Hooniverse Asks- What's the Best Car Face?

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    Yesterday, Ford lifted the embargo on information about the 2011 Shelby GT500. You can read the details on what’s different in the ’11 car here. One change that’s obvious, and can be seen in the beauty shot above, is the narrowing of the speed stripes that run the length of the Mustang. While the previously…

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  • Hooniverse Weekend Edition, Last Call – Roaming Through Images Stored on my Laptop.

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    For Last Call I decided to share with all of you some images that is stored on my laptop. Some of the images will be used for upcoming stories here at Hooniverse or elsewhere. Others I use for my full time gig in Truck Sales. You can never tell what they will be used for.…

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  • Hooniverse Asks- What Do You Want to See Spyker Do With Saab?

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    Spyker’s motto is “Nulla tenaci invia est via”, or “No road is impassable for he who perseveres,” and they managed to overcome Russian investors, brusque GM lawyers and their own financial instability to apparently come out the winner (using that term loosely) in the contest for the gold ring that is Saab.

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  • Hooniverse Weekend Edition: Hyundai Throws Down A Challenge…

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    From Car Domain and You Tube.

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  • The Secret of Ford's Success

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    So that’s how Ford has managed to weather the economic downturn.

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  • Hooniverse Asks- How Screwed is Toyota?

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    Toyota, this morning, announced their planned fix for the sticky accelerator pedals that have plagued half their model line- an inanimate carbon rod!  But, while that may keep Keanau Reeves and Sandra Bullock from making Speed III – The Avalon Goes On and On, does it make you feel any better about Toyota’s cars and…

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  • Streetwalker: Charger With A Landau Roof

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    Here’s a helpful hint for anyone trying to sell a car. We all know that providing plenty of information to a potential buyer is helpful, but perhaps writing all of that information on a giant poster that gets displayed in the window is not the best idea.

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  • Don't Be Afraid to Ask Questions Part 6: Horsepower and Torque, I Do Not Think it Means What You Think it Means

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    Imagine a pile of art critics debating the merits of a given painting without knowing the difference between blue and red. Imagine judges at a dog show not knowing their labradors from their spaniels. Silly, right? Yet you’ll find an infinitude of vitriol spilled over why only idiots would prefer low-end torque or high-end horsepower…

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  • Noble Savage: Auto Craft's Savage Barracuda-based GT

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    The ’67-’69 Barracuda was already one of the most interesting and sexy, if underappreciated, muscle cars out there. While most were fitted with vanilla 318s to soothe the average beast (and precious few with the 383 Super Commando), a few Barracudas were ravaged by Auto Craft of Wisconsin, who slapped enough go-fast bits on ’em…

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  • Hooniverse Calendar – The Weather's Gettin' Nice Edition

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    Cruising around this weekend in the Lotus with the windows down, RPM’s up reminded me that with beautiful weather now prevalent across MOST of the states (sorry northerners!) there’s going to be some fantastic shows this summer across the northern hemisphere. Conveniently for you we’ve compiled a number of them right here on our own little…

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  • Lock Up Your Children! Suspiciousvans.com Cruises Neighborhood

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    Sometimes you wish certain things were creatively photoshopped joke images. Unfortunately (or fortunately, and regardless, hilariously) suspicousvans.com wants to creep up behind you, stuff you inside, and make you laugh.

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  • Dieselfumes: A Screaming Detroit Diesel in a 1967 Kenworth; A sound you will never forget!

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    Surfing some of the other blogs in the blogosphere, I happened to come across Brian Lohnes excellent blog, Bangshift. He closed out Fridays edition with this gem, a 1967 Kenworth W925 with a Detroit Diesel 8V71, and the driver was rowing through an Eaton 13 Speed Transmission. Make the jump to watch both videos, as…

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  • Legendary Race Cars

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    There comes a time in the day to put down the Haynes or the Bentley repair guides. There is also a time to close the browser window and step away from the computer (though only for a little bit please). Do you have to fill that time with family? No! You can spend that time…

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  • Last Call- Git Yer Programs Here! Edition

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    From the first Daytona 500 in 1959- programs cost a buck, the race was a “sweepstakes” and Lee Petty wasn’t declared the winner of the photo-finish race until three days after it was over. The controversy surrounding the finish helped make Daytona’s  debut legendary, and the track, to this day, rivals Indy as the most…

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