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  • Tate Morgan, Sons of Smokey & Gambler 500 – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 173

    Tate Morgan, Sons of Smokey & Gambler 500 – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 173

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    Welcome back to the Off the Road Again podcast! We’ve missed you. The focus is on the off-road adventure, but we also dabble in all things SUVs, truck, and van, and maybe even some rally cars. In this episode of Off The Road Again, we journey into the heart of the Gambler 500 and Sons of Smokey with founder Tate Morgan. A revolutionary…

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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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  • 2018 Lexus GX460 Build: Out with the old, prep for the new

    2018 Lexus GX460 Build: Out with the old, prep for the new

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    My 2018 Lexus GX460 has come a long way in the roughly two years I’ve had it. It has received mechanical, livability, armor, and technology updates thanks to many partners joining in on the project along the way. In this update I’ll run through a few miscellaneous things that I’ve done to it recently, from…

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  • Loren Walker, XGrid Campers, Offroad Camping Trailers – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 172

    Loren Walker, XGrid Campers, Offroad Camping Trailers – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 172

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    Welcome back to the Off the Road Again podcast! We’ve missed you. The focus is on the off-road adventure, but we also dabble in all things SUVs, truck, and van, and maybe even some rally cars. Buckle up and get ready for another episode of Off The Road Again Podcast as Chris & Ross dive into the world of off-road adventures with a special guest,…

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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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  • Raptor R, Durango SRT Hellcat, Maine Trip – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 171

    Raptor R, Durango SRT Hellcat, Maine Trip – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 171

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    Welcome back to the Off the Road Again podcast! We’ve missed you. The focus is on the off-road adventure, but we also dabble in all things SUVs, truck, and van, and maybe even some rally cars. Ross and Chris welcome you to a crew episode. Chris talks about his Colorado trip and the rooftop tent that he ordered. Ross…

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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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  • The News for August 18th, 2023

    The News for August 18th, 2023

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    Welcome to the Hooniverse News! As (almost) always, this is a weekly recap of the biggest stories in the automotive industry without the fluff or bull. This week: Ford turns the Mustang into a supercar with the Mustang GTD, Acura may have previewed the next-generation NSX, Pininfarina debuts a stunning open-top speedster, plus your news for…

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  • The Polaris Scrambler XP 1000 S has one big shortcoming (& we fixed it)

    The Polaris Scrambler XP 1000 S has one big shortcoming (& we fixed it)

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    Let’s face it, the Polaris Scrambler XP 1000 S is a near-perfect ATV. It’s incredibly fast, supremely comfortable, and multi-talented beyond what most think a four-wheel-drive four-wheeler can manage. But it’s designed for fun, not utility, and as it turns out that’s a bit of a problem when you need to carry tools, sustenance, wet…

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  • Ford’s V8-powered 2023 Raptor R is the current super truck king

    Ford’s V8-powered 2023 Raptor R is the current super truck king

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    Like with hilariously overpowered SUVs, the recipe of throwing massive power and absorb-anything suspension at an enormous pickup makes for a silly and enjoyable meal, albeit rather gluttonous and best served in small doses. Perhaps it’s a good thing then that there aren’t many options: Only the Hellcat-powered Ram TRX and “Predator”-powered Ford Raptor R…

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  • 2023 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD: Review

    2023 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD: Review

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    As an automotive journalist-type person I probably get asked about which three-row SUV is best more than any other segment. Two options continuously end up in my top five, the Kia Telluride and the Hyundai Palisade. As you can see from the links, I have driven both of them previously, but for the 2023 model…

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  • Jeff Glucker Returns, 2023 GMC Canyon AT4X, Hummer EV, Lemons Racing – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 169

    Jeff Glucker Returns, 2023 GMC Canyon AT4X, Hummer EV, Lemons Racing – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 169

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    Welcome back to the Off the Road Again podcast! We’ve missed you. The focus is on the off-road adventure, but we also dabble in all things SUVs, truck, and van, and maybe even some rally cars. Join Ross & Chris for an adrenaline-fueled episode as we sit down with the automotive enthusiast extraordinaire, Jeff Glucker. In this captivating conversation, we delve into Jeff’s new…

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  • Matt & Cara, Ozark Overland Adventures, Overland Wrangler & Gladiator – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 168

    Matt & Cara, Ozark Overland Adventures, Overland Wrangler & Gladiator – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 168

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    Welcome back to the Off the Road Again podcast! We’ve missed you. The focus is on the off-road adventure, but we also dabble in all things SUVs, truck, and van, and maybe even some rally cars. Join Ross and Chris on this exciting episode of Off The Road Again as we dive into the world of overlanding with Matt and Cara from Ozark Overland Adventures. Buckle…

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  • The News for August 4th, 2023

    The News for August 4th, 2023

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    Welcome to the Hooniverse News! As always, this is a weekly recap of the biggest stories in the automotive industry without the fluff or bull. This week: Toyota Land Cruiser returns to the US market, Porsche builds a special 911 just for BAT resellers, the Nismo Z is back, plus your news for the week. 2024…

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  • The Polaris Scrambler XP 1000 S takes sport-4×4 ATVs to the extreme

    The Polaris Scrambler XP 1000 S takes sport-4×4 ATVs to the extreme

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    We’re getting acquainted with our long-term Polaris Scrambler XP 1000 S, a machine that exists primarily to bring about smile-inducing fun and to conquer anything and everything in its path. Yet no spec sheet can tell you whether a vehicle is good or not. Assessing the competence, achievement of reason for the machine’s existence, and…

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  • 2024 Lexus GX Reaction, 2023 Ford Raptor R, 392 Wrangler, Bronco Raptor & More – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 167

    2024 Lexus GX Reaction, 2023 Ford Raptor R, 392 Wrangler, Bronco Raptor & More – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 167

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    Welcome back to the Off the Road Again podcast! We’ve missed you. The focus is on the off-road adventure, but we also dabble in all things SUVs, truck, and van, and maybe even some rally cars. Buckle up and prepare for an exhilarating ride on the Off The Road Again Podcast! In this special episode, join your hosts Robby…

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