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  • Hooniversal Opinion: 2019 Detroit Auto Show

    Hooniversal Opinion: 2019 Detroit Auto Show

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    Detroit. Once one of the biggest auto shows in the country and the world, Michigan’s resident press event seems to be getting smaller and smaller with each turn of the calendar. Maybe it’s the cold, maybe it’s that other markets are more lucrative, maybe it’s that it’s Detroit in January; whatever it is, the attraction of…

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  • The coolest car at the Detroit Auto Show is from 1959

    The coolest car at the Detroit Auto Show is from 1959

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    Walking the main hall at Detroit’s Cobo Center, I find myself in a sea of new automotive metal. There are a number of interesting cars on display. The one that’s captured my eye, however, is from 1959. It’s sitting high above the Cadillac display stand. And it’s a stunner. This is a 1959 Cadillac Eldorado…

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  • The 2020 Ford Explorer debuts in Detroit

    The 2020 Ford Explorer debuts in Detroit

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    The 2019 North American International Auto Show unofficially kicked off with a pre-show debut. Say hello to the 2020 Ford Explorer, which was revealed at Ford Field in Downtown Detroit. Now in it’s sixth generation and nearly thirty years of production deep, the Explorer returns to a rear-drive platform. Two engine choices are on deck.…

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  • We have questions for Jamal Hameedi Of Ford Performance

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    You might’ve noticed that Ford announced a few things during the Detroit Auto Show last week.  For most of you who frequent this site, it’s highly likely that the Bullitt Mustang was the highlight. Seeing the original movie car in totally unrestored condition was pretty choice.  The Ranger was expected and we will see that…

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  • Hooniversal Opinion: 2018 North American International Auto Show

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    It’s the most wonderful time of the year! That’s right, you guessed it, it’s auto show season! Kicking off 2018 is one of the biggies: the North American International Auto Show. This week many automakers and journalists alike congregated in wintry Detroit to show off and inspect the manufacturers’ newest offerings, both updated and all-new…

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  • Hooniversal Opinion: 2017 North American International Auto Show

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    Welcome to the Hooniversal Opinion covering the 2017 North American International Auto Show. While we did have someone in attendance to offer a couple opinions, we still like to get everyone on staff talking about the new cars launched at each major auto show. This year, the Detroit-based automotive show is perhaps somewhat lacking in…

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  • Kia Stinger Makes Debut At Sunday Night Detroit Auto Show Event

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      Kia brought members of the international media to the Russell Industrial Complex just a couple miles from Cobo Hall where the North American International (nee Detroit) Auto Show kicks off in the morning. Kia are aiming for the Stinger to be the achievable five-door sports coupe.  While many many scoff at this, with good justification, KIA…

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  • The News for January 15th, 2016

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    Welcome to the Hooniverse News – 2016 North American International Auto Show (Detroit) Edition! As always, this is a weekly recap of some of the biggest stories in the automotive industry which all comes from the year’s first big show. Lots of shiny new hardware was on display at this week’s show but I’ll focus on the…

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  • The Hooniversal Opinion: 2016 North American International Auto Show (Detroit)

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    There is no possible way that the Detroit show in 2016 can beat the Detroit show in 2015. Last year, we saw the unveiling of the GT350, the Raptor, and the Ford GT was a surprise that blew everyone away. Not to mention the Acura NSX, the Porsche Targa 4S, The Alfa 4C Spider, and…

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  • An Outsiders Perspective: 2015 North American International Auto Show

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    I went to an auto show once. It was held on the parking lot of a hotel and didn’t have a single concept car or preproduction model. There were no new vehicles released and nobody was ringing to get your attention over to their own stand. There were however a lot of people very interested in…

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