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Vanpackers SUV Camping Kit: Unboxing
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I have a little secret: I love camping, but I absolutely hate tents. I have an intense aversion to tenting between the poles, the tarps, and everything else. It’s just not worth it, especially if it rains. What I do like is sleeping inside of a vehicle. I have driven most of the way across…
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2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Coupe Premium: Review
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Well, it’s a new year, and I’ve been reflecting on some of my journalism firsts. I just reviewed the latest Kia Sorento, which was my first press loan review many years ago. Now, I’m driving this 10-speed automatic Mustang, which is quite similar to my first Hooniverse review. Of course, that one had a V8,…
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New Honda Prelude Going on Sale Late Next Year
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The sixth generation Prelude has already been announced, but now we know a bit more. First, you can buy one in the U.S. market “late next year.” Also, we learned more about the new drive mode that will be attached to the hybrid-electric powertrain. It’s called the Honda “S+ Shift,” and it’s likely a way to…
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2024 Kia Sorento X-Pro SX-Prestige 2.5T AWD: Review
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October 6th, 2015, I remember it like it was yesterday. That date, a little over nine years ago, was when I published my very first press loan review. It featured a 2016 Kia Sorento, and I even made a video. I also backed it into a jersey barrier, but that’s unimportant. Whenever Kia’s midsize crossover…
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Love and Betrayal in Forza Horizon 5
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Several years ago, I found a new favorite video game. While I adored pure racing games like Gran Turismo and Forza Motorsport, I became addicted to the open world of Forza Horizon. It was the fourth iteration, set amongst a Scottish backdrop, where I really hit my stride. I played nearly every day, finishing all…
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2025 Mazda CX-70 Turbo S Premium Plus: Review
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The Mazda CX-70 is new for the 2025 model year. If it reminds you of the recently launched CX-90, there’s a good reason. It’s the same in almost every way; it just doesn’t have a third row. We spent a week with the top-spec Turbo S Premium Plus, with its brilliant Soul Red paint, and…
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2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 1958: Review
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We’re coming at you hard with new Land Cruiser content. In July, Jeff posted a video of his first encounter with a Land Cruiser, and Ross followed it up with a comprehensive review. Those were top-spec First Editions, and Toyota just sent us the base trim 1958. You can expect a companion video review of…
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2025 Honda Civic Sport Touring Hybrid: Review
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The Honda Civic has always been a weird dichotomy of opposites. When I got my license, one of my best friends had a DX Hatchback. That car was all about practicality, high mpg, and lots of space for a small car. We piled into that thing for so many concerts, and it was terrific. Around…
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2025 Toyota Crown Nightshade Edition: Review
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It’s appropriate that this story runs close to Halloween because I’ve always found the Toyota Crown to be a bit scary-looking. The last version I tested in 2023 came in an interesting bronze and black two-tone color. By interesting, I mean it wasn’t pretty. The black hood was fine, but the rear looked like it…
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2025 Lexus UX 300h AWD: Review
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The SUV market is kind of funny. When the modern SUV, as we know it, was first created, it was relatively large. Think 1984 Jeep Cherokee XJ. Then, by the early-to-mid 1990s, we started to see the RAV4, the Honda CR-V, and the birth of the compact crossover (I know, AMC Eagle was the first…