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  • This is the story of the Free-B MGB GT we race in Lemons

    This is the story of the Free-B MGB GT we race in Lemons

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    We’re now a two-car team with respect to the West Coast efforts in the 24 Hours of Lemons. Yes, we still run the 1962 Ford Ranchero and it finally has V8 power. But we’ve added another headache; a 1966 MGB GT. And this one too, somehow, also has V8 power. Even better? Both cars finished…

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  • Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance is a teleportation machine on four wheels

    Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance is a teleportation machine on four wheels

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    You’re here, and then you’re instantly over there when you’re driving the Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance. That’s what happens when you have over 1,000 horsepower being put to the ground seemingly effortlessly. What a wild machine, this thing is… [Disclaimer: Lucid sent over the Air and tossed us the keys. They also gave us…

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  • 2023 Honda Pilot TrailSport is a step in the right (off-road) direction

    2023 Honda Pilot TrailSport is a step in the right (off-road) direction

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    If you’re going to put a badge that says TrailSport on a vehicle, it better perform in the dirt – and the 2023 Honda Pilot TrailSport is a step in the right direction for this sub-brand. [Disclaimer: Honda tossed us a keys to this Pilot and included a tank of fuel.]

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  • Balancing Act – Rally and Rampage with Brandon Semenuk

    Balancing Act – Rally and Rampage with Brandon Semenuk

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    I think rally racing is some of the best bit of motorsport on the planet. You can keep your boring-ass Formula 1. NASCAR only gets fun when you invite Kiwis to run courses with real corners. And endurance racing has its highline events, but rally is always the real deal. Besides car stuff, I also…

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  • This is the cutest little RUF Yellowbird you’ll ever see

    This is the cutest little RUF Yellowbird you’ll ever see

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    Andrew Ritter is one-half of the founding team of Stanceworks. He’s also a talented artist, lover of all things automotive, and the owner of one sweet-ass first-gen Montero. And now he’s creator/collaborator on a new run of legendary automobiles done in 1/43 scale. This is the first such product from his Ritter Goods line, which…

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  • The 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed kicks off to a good start

    The 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed kicks off to a good start

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    The 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed got underway today and it’s already looking like the place to be if you love all things automotive. Over on the Goodwood YouTube channel, they’ve been running a live stream all day. But they’ve also been putting out clip videos as well. I grabbed the one below which shows…

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  • Ford Bronco Everglades – Small Engine, Big Capability!

    Ford Bronco Everglades – Small Engine, Big Capability!

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    The Ford Bronco Everglades may be “stuck” with the smallest engine in the family, but it’s packed with the right upgrades to go anywhere. From the snorkel and increased wading depth to the 35″ tires and available winch, the Bronco Everglades is ready for battle. [Disclaimer: Ford tossed us the keys to the Bronco Everglades…

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  • Volvo V60 T8 is a longroof sleeper dream machine

    Volvo V60 T8 is a longroof sleeper dream machine

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    The Volvo V60 T8 Polestar Engineered is one of my favorite cars that you can buy. It’s a gorgeous wagon. It has 455 hp. And it can cruise silently when you want to thanks to the strong PHEV powertrain. This thing rules, and I want one… [Disclaimer: Volvo tossed me the keys to the V60…

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  • Hooniverse Podcast: Episode 365 – Ron Hates CarPlay

    Hooniverse Podcast: Episode 365 – Ron Hates CarPlay

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    We’re back after a short break… and Ron has been working on his cars! We also talk about Pikes Peak and I’ve got a new show to tell you all about as well. If you’d prefer the audio-only version, head to https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse or check us out wherever you normally get your podcast party on. We’re on Apple, Google, and…

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  • Hooniverse Asks: What are the wildest races on the planet?

    Hooniverse Asks: What are the wildest races on the planet?

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    I was watching a reply of the Red Bull Erzberg Rodeo the other day, and I’m blown away at the skill of the riders. This is a race that takes place in the Erzberg Mine in Austria. It’s an iron ore mine that cranks out over 2 million tonnes of ore every year. And once…

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