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The Power of an Old Bus: VW Type 2 Survives the LA Fires
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Anything can be a small symbol of hope. Sometimes, something old stands in the ashes of tragic destruction to remind us that there’s still color to be found in the world. Today, for some, that simple symbol arrives courtesy of an old Volkswagen bus. Megan Weinraub’s 1977 VW Transporter somehow survived the ferocious fires of…
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Pre-War Madness: Owning and Racing a 10-Liter “Car” from 1913
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My buddy Francois likes interesting cars. We first met in Germany during the Nurburgring 24 Hours race. He approached me in the hallway of a hotel next to the track, introduced himself, and we started to chat over a beer. We met up again the next day for another beer (or three) and to talk…
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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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Questions & Answers with the 2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Trail Boss
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You’re looking at a large truck that can do large truck things. That would mean towing, heading off the beaten path, and possibly towing stuff off the beaten path. I have nothing to tow, and my off-road trails are currently closed. So, what can I do with this 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Trail Boss?…
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Oops, All Intros! — Hooniverse Podcast Bonus Episode
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Here’s a snack for your ears. We’ve packaged all the intros since our relaunch into a single episode. We’re proud of our new format, and we think you’ll like this treat. Full show links are below. We’ll be back soon with the first Hooniverse Podcast episode of 2025. Sounds Great, Still Filling? Welcome to the…
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Cars not reviewed, but not forgotten: 2024 Edition
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Each year I drive and review a wide array of vehicles, covering some here on Hooniverse and others across other platforms, and inevitably some slip through the cracks. But even after discussing these outliers on The Hooniverse Podcast or The Off the Road Again Podcast, I still feel obligated to write about all of these…
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20 Years On, Gran Turismo 4’s Legacy Remains Unmatched
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Part of growing up is realizing just how good you had it. Back in 2004, I was a middle schooler in a suburb south of Atlanta. I was already a massive car fanatic, having grown up playing with Hot Wheels and going to the Atlanta auto show with my dad (back when it didn’t suck).…
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StanceWorks Ferrari F40 Project Car: The Fabrication Begins!
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The StanceWorks garage now fills its air with sparks, the sound of metal being bent and welded, and progress. Mike Burroughs begins the process of bringing his Ferrari F40 project car to life. A long road stretches out ahead of him but the process of fabricating the chassis has begun. As a quick refresher on…
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2024 Land Rover Defender 110 X-Dynamic SE Review
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The so-called new Land Rover Defender isn’t so new any more. And yet, it’s still one of the most controversial vehicles on the road; the styling alone usually places it into a love-it-or-hate-it bucket for most. The interior is more of the same: Attractive to some, unfathomably odd to others. What’s not controversial is the…
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The 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera is a Perfect “Base” Car… But It’s Not Cheap
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The Porsche 911 enters its 992.2 phase of life, and with it comes subtle exterior updates, minor interior tweaks, and a massive jump in its starting price. It now costs at least $120k+ to walk into the world of a new 911. That’s wild, but I’m curious about what a base-model Porsche 911 can deliver.…
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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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The 2025 Toyota 4Runner Gets Mighty… Expensive
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The 2025 Toyota 4Runner marks the start of the 6th generation of a much-loved off-road capable SUV. It’s always been reliable. It’s also been relatively affordable, as long as you didn’t go overboard on the options or pay a stupid markup for a TRD Pro version. All of that changes, it seems, for this latest…
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2025 Nissan Kicks SR AWD – One Take Review
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The Nissan Kicks is all new for 2025, and it may also be the most pleasant surprise of the year. It starts with its original looks. While original, those looks draw inspirations from previous generation Kicks and the Juke. Finally, at least to me, the design seems like it couldn’t be anything other than a…
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2024 Subaru BRZ tS Quick Review
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The Subaru BRZ is a fantastic driver’s car both in its native mechanical flavor and dressed as the Toyota GR86. Auto enthusiasts love to wax poetic about how the duo needs more power, yet for most mortals “slow car fast” is the fun (and more responsible) way to drive, after all. Instead of giving it…
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The 2025 Ram RHO is TRX Light… But Maybe Also Bettter
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I always enjoyed any time I spent with the Ram TRX. It’s a 702-hp monster truck you can buy with a factory warranty and the out-of-box ability to go run Baja. Ram is downsizing some of its engine offerings, however, so the TRX had to go away. Stepping up to take its place as the…
