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Hooniverse Asks: What’s your favorite car that you think no one else likes?
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This is a hard question. Here in the Hooniverse we can find the good in pretty much any car out there. But there has to be a vehicle that you love and have trouble finding others who agree with you. So what is it? I couldn’t even think of one myself. I know anything I…
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2021 Acura TLX A-Spec – A set of tires away from greatness
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This is an excellent evolution of a good sedan. The 2021 Acura TLX looks wonderful on the outside. It has some of the best seats in the business. And the base 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine makes a healthy 272 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. Add in the available SH-AWD system, and you have a…
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Ken Block’s Hoonicorn finally meets a worthy challenge in an Audi RS3?
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Have you been watching the Hoonicorn vs the World series over on the Hoonigan YouTube channel? It’s worth your time because it shows just how damn fast the Hoonicorn Mustang truly is. The battleground is a place in which the heavily modified old Mustang was never designed to compete; an airstrip doing duty as a drag…
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Why the 2022 Kia Sedona Minivan Matters
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I know, not everyone is into new stuff, and I’m not saying that a minivan is necessarily hoon-worthy, but what Hyundai and Kia are doing lately is impressive. Pretty much everything I’ve driven from Hyundai and Kia over the past couple of years has been good to great, but this 2022 Sedona (called the Carnival…
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Hooniverse Asks: Seen any good HCOTY candidates this year?
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This has been an… interesting year, to say the least. However, I do feel like we’re not overwhelmed with Hooniverse Car of the Year candidates in 2020. I have a few in mind. I know my team of editors is thinking of the vehicles to be nominated as well. But I’m curious if you have…
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Jeff Glucker & Shift Talkers: Off The Road Again Podcast – Episode 45
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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 Jeff Glucker back to the show. Jeff is the editor-in-chief of Hooniverse and his own show on the MotorTrend App, Shift Talkers. He has driven…
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Last Call: “They told me it handles like it’s on rails”
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Warsaw man decided to find out if this whole idea of handling like it’s on rails holds water. It doesn’t. Good thing that the mass transit authority in Warsaw has a Unimogs just for such an occasions. Last Call indicates the end of Hooniverse’s broadcast day. It’s meant to be an open forum for anyone and…
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2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited – Hyundai is killing it!
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Seriously, the title of this article couldn’t be more true. I say this with no specific preference or bias regarding the Korean automaker. It’s just that this ongoing car-review-story that I’ve been telling has a hero emerging, and its name is the Hyundai Motor Company. Between their various badges, Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis, they are…
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2005 Toyota 4Runner Limited V8 4WD: Introduction
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Here’s my newest acquisition: a 2005 Toyota 4Runner Limited in Titanium Metallic, with the 4.7L V8 and 4WD. I’ve been joking about what to name it, and the official name is TBD, but I really wanted to name it Britney because, well, oops… I did it again. Or “T-3PO,” aka “The Millennium Falcon.” There are…
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Last Call: This mini kart drifting looks like a ton of fun
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It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of drifting, but it isn’t necessarily something that you can just do whenever, legally of course. So when I see something like this it immediately catches my attention because this looks like a total blast! I don’t know about you but where I’m from there isn’t something…
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Formula Supra stripped down before its Judd engine transplant
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Project Formula Supra is in full swing. The Toyota Supra owned by Ryan Tuerck has been stripped down ahead of its upcoming power upgrade. All of the bits have been unbolted and pulled off the car. From there, it’s getting chemically stripped further to remove as much gunk and paint as possible. There’s a goal…
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The News for November 20th, 2020
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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: Honda debuts dramatically different Civic in prototype form, Subaru gives us more of a good thing with the new BRZ, Lamborghini blurs the line between race car and street car…
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Those buying a Bronco should drive the Ranger
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The pre-orders for the new Ford Bronco surpassed the manufacturer’s expectations. It seems as though everyone wants a Jeep but a little more refined and maybe not a Jeep, as everyone seems to already have a Jeep these days. I am one of those people who have pre-ordered a Bronco. My four-door Big Bend should…
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Watch some “celebrities” race and wreck in Gran Turismo tonight
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2020 has been a wreck of a year, so why not watch some influencer/celebrity types wreck in an online race? Michelin and Gran Turismo are partnering to bring GT fans the “Michelin Race for Good.” The livestreaming event will have 16 so-called celebrity drivers battling it out on Gran Turismo for the chance to send…
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2022 Subaru BRZ – First Look and a ride along at the track
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The 2022 Subaru BRZ is here! This is the second-generation real-deal sports car from Subaru, and it’s back with a new look and more power. Under the hood is a 2.4-liter Boxer four-cylinder engine which makes 228 horsepower. You can still get it with a manual gearbox. And you should be damn happy that a…
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Adam Schalow & Adventure Imports: Off The Road Again Podcast – Episode 44
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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 Adam Schalow to the show. Adam used to work at Blue Ridge Overland Gear and now works with Adventure Imports in Prescott, Arizona. Adam also drives his…