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The Toyota FJ Cruiser ‘Upgrade Package 3’ was a really lame special edition
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The Toyota FJ Cruiser is shaping up to be one of the best automotive investments in the modern era. Well-preserved examples with low mileage have sold recently for over $50,000, far north of the truck’s original MSRP just a few years ago. Even heavily used examples still command close to their original selling price. Any…
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Hooniverse Asks: What’s the oldest brand-new car for sale?
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It’s December. Those even vaguely familiar with the car business will know the significance of that statement. December is arguably the best time of year to buy a new car. This late in the annum, dealers are eager to move last year’s inventory to make room for the next great thing. If you’re lucky, you…
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Hooniverse Asks: What competes with the Ford Bronco Sport?
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The new Ford Bronco is one of the hottest cars of the year and it’s not even out yet. This is an off-road convertible SUV with retro styling done right and a swathe of clever new features. The answer to the question of why it exists is obvious: the Jeep Wrangler had essentially monopolized this…
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Porsche 960 Turismo: The rear-engined 918 Spyder sedan that never was
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Porsche recently unveiled to the public a series of never-before-seen concept cars. Previously, the Mission E Concept was as far back into the Taycan’s development history as we knew about. But one concept goes a step further. Enter: the Porsche 960 Turismo. A rear-engined super sedan with styling clearly inspired from the 918 Spyder. First…
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Hooniverse Asks: Why is the Hummer EV a GMC?
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The Hummer brand used to be a symbol of belligerence. Ask a random passerby on the street what they think upon hearing “Hummer,” and they probably won’t use words such as “small” or “subtle.” Or “cool.” Presumably realizing this, GM killed the Hummer brand about a decade ago, and thus had no marque to sell…
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You can buy this awesome mashup of the two best 2000s BMWs
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In the year 2000, BMW was just beginning to sell the famed E39 M5. This was — and still is — a truly excellent car, with handsome styling, a glorious powertrain, and bank-vault-like build quality. At least on the surface. Lately, demand for these has skyrocketed, as no modern car can quite capture the driving…
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Hooniverse Asks: What car has the largest gap in MSRP between base and top trim levels?
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Yesterday, Dodge unveiled the track-only 2021 Challenger Mopar Drag Pak. Dodge claims this iteration will annihilate the quarter-mile in a face-bending 7.5 seconds. To get your hands on one of the just 50 examples set to make production, be prepared to cough up over $143,000. $143,000. For a Challenger. A Challenger also sold in V6…
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Hooniverse Asks: Will old conversion vans become collectible?
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Back in the 1980s, it wasn’t uncommon for families to drive around in conversion vans. Conversion vans start life as large, windowless cargo haulers and end up as your grandmother’s living room on wheels. They are some of the most comfortable vehicles on the market, with cushy captain’s chairs, thick luxe carpeting, and a roof…
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Hooniverse Asks: …So what the hell is this?
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About a year and a half ago, I was driving down California’s famed Pacific Coast Highway. Stopped at a red light, I had a chance to look around and take in my surroundings when I noticed a used car lot. Naturally, I took a cursory glance at their inventory. And that’s when I noticed this…
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The Pagani Zonda Revolución is the most ridiculous supercar ever produced
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In 1999, Pagani unveiled their first supercar: the Zonda. Powered by a 395-horsepower six-liter Mercedes V12, it was the first car to truly give Ferrari and Lamborghini a run for their money. It looked cool, sounded incredible, and drove wonderfully. The Zonda was so successful, in fact, that Pagani decided to update it in 2002,…