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Hooniverse Parting Shot: The Chrysler PT Cruiser – Its Almost Dead!
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Introduced at the start of the decade, the PT Cruiser was originally conceived as a Plymouth model based on the well-received Pronto Cruiser concept version, but then elevated to a Chrysler when it became apparent that the Plymouth brand was going to be euthanized. As one of the vehicles that ushered in the retro-based styling…
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Dieselfumes: Trucks with Automated Manual and Allison Automatic Transmissions; I drive them, to explain them.
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This past weekend, I decided to try out two different Freightliner Trucks, one equipped with a Mercedes-Benz Automated Manual (AGS), and one with an Allison Fully Automatic, with a throwback shift control. I even included videos, and I never realized how uncomfortable I am in front of a camera. Oh well, it’s time for you…
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Hooniverse Weekend Edition: Last Call; My what a great looking ass……
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I came back earlier today from a local car show, and I thought I would provide a preview of a posting that I will put up later this week. It was a small show but there was some hidden treasures, like a Chrysler Finned Hardtop Wagon, a Dodge D-500 Hardtop, a six-cylinder Ranchero, A V-8…
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Hooniverse Weekend Edition: Indy Pace Cars from 1950 – 1959
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In observance of the annual Indianapolis 500 Race that took place over the weekend (and was historically run on Memorial Day) I thought I would dive into a pictorial history of the cars that paced this once great race, starting in 1950, and run by decade all the way up to 2010. Let’s start with…
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The Designers Night 2010 Party; How did they let the Hoons in?
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Covering the North American International Auto Show in Detroit was a treat, as I was able to co-mingle among the journalists and bloggers I have come to know over the past several years. So what if there was very little in the way of news; Who cares if the bloggers were making up posts to…
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Hooniverse Weekend Edition: Automotive Traveler; The 1973 to 1978 GMC Motorhome
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About a year ago, Rich Truesdell ran this piece on Automotive Traveler, and as a contributor to that blog, I thought I would share it with the readers of Hooniverse. So sit back and re-discover the Front Wheel Driven, Oldsmobile Powered, GMC designed Motor Home from 73 to 78. So, without further interruptions, I’ll let…
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NAIAS: The Booth Professionals at the Detroit Auto Show; Hey, what were you expecting anyway?
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Yes we are enjoying ourselves here at the 2010 edition of the North American International Auto Show. Can’t you tell? If you want to follow all the real stuff (You know, like cars and stuff) follow this link. If you want to see some of the videos that engineerd shot, simply follow this link. However,…
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Chevy Enthusiast via Hooniverse: The 1990 Chevy Beretta Convertible Indy Pace Car
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This week, I decided to introduce you to my columns in Chevy Enthusiast Magazine, titled Weird and Wonderful Bowties. Yesterday, We discovered the all electric S-10EV, which was developed alongside the GM EV-1. Next up is the first Chevrolet Concept Vehicle that was drafted into use to pace the Indianapolis 500. Introducing the Beretta Indy…
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Speaking of Peter Max: The Dale Earnhardt All Star 2000 Monte Carlo Racecar
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One of the oddest parings in NASCAR History was the May 2000 All Star Paint Scheme by the 1960’s artist Peter Max for one of the toughest drivers in NASCAR, Dale Earnhardt. I was made aware of this car by a good friend of Hooniverse, smokyburnout. Go here for the history of the car. Source:…
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The Detroit Auto Show; What are the highlights thus far?
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Since Andy Didorosi has already finished a post on the Auto Show (Thanks Andy) I just thought I would do a quick post on what we (UDman and engineerd) think are the highlights of the NAIAS so far. Here is Dustin shooting a video for Streetfire.net (and having a great time, by the way).
