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  • Watch McLaren Celebrate the Sinister 650S GT3's Performance at Bathurst

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    [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIqPnEYOJog[/youtube] Most know McLaren from their historical home in Formula One, but through their McLaren Automotive arm they have been competing in GT3 series races all throughout the world. Most recently, they were at the 12 hours of Bathurst taking place at Mount Panorama in Australia. They were a tad successful.

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  • Quick Spin: Porsche Cayenne S HybridThe Most Confusing Hybrid on Earth

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    I turned the key to the right and shockingly, nothing seemed to happen. This was the first of several odd moments I had while driving the 2016 Cayenne S Hybrid. On a day full of seeing the latest and greatest and driving some of the hot new hybrids on the street, the one that I…

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  • 2016 Prius: Toyota's Flawed Crown Jewel

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    As I approached the grumpy face and flat ass of the new Prius, I had no idea what to expect. Toyota PR had gone over the how they wanted to make the Prius an engaging car to drive with revised suspension, design language from the GT86 and a power mode. Did Toyota learn that you…

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  • How do you advertise the new Prius? ANIME GIRLS

    How do you advertise the new Prius? ANIME GIRLS

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    So, these newfangled hybrids are complicated right? How do you explain your fundamental design and mindset to your potential buyers? Well, if you are Toyota of Japan, the answer comes quickly and very simply down to two words. Anime Girls. Let’s talk more after the jump.

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  • How do you advertise the new Prius? ANIME GIRLS

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    So, these newfangled hybrids are complicated right? How do you explain your fundamental design and mindset to your potential buyers? Well, if you are Toyota of Japan, the answer comes quickly and very simply down to two words. Anime Girls. Let’s talk more after the jump.

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  • We Will Be at the Houston Auto Show!

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    That’s right kiddos, we are going to H-town next week to cover the Houston Auto Show. I’ve been going to the show for several years now, and it has never disappointed. With Houston’s oil money, large market, and varying demographics, the Auto Show has always had a wide variety of OEMs showing their wares. So…

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  • The Hooniverse Q&A with Duncan Ende

    The Hooniverse Q&A with Duncan Ende

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    [youtube]https://youtu.be/NOg3RrOYXf8[/youtube] You all know Duncan Ende. He’s the SoCal Hot shoe that has helped us out with, well, a lot. From appearing on the Podcast with Jeff and Blake, to helping us out with the new Miata, Duncan has been a good friend to us here at Hooniverse. With him being in town for TRG…

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  • Formula Fun: Guess Who's Back, Back Again?

    Formula Fun: Guess Who's Back, Back Again?

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    [youtube]https://youtu.be/fg1kj0E93JA[/youtube] Renault’s back, tell a friend! Also, we are back for another exciting Formula 1 season here at Hooniverse. At the time of this writing, it is Thursday morning in the United States and the first press conference of the year has already taken place. Teams are renamed, drivers are back, drivers are gone, and…

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  • What COTA Means to Me

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    Yes, I went out and got my favorite place in Austin immortalized on my left forearm. Some reactions have been super positive, some have been super negative, wondering if I was in an altered state of mind or wondering how long it will take for me to regret this. Sure, COTA looks like it might…

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  • WEC is the Battle of the Future, Today.

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    [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjibiLB7elc&spfreload=10[/youtube] There is only one series on earth where the largest car manufactures do battle with one another, and that is WEC. Sure F1 has brands like Ferrari, Mercedes, and Renault, but the big two only do battle in the realm of endurance. I am, of course, talking about Toyota and the VW group, who…

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