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  • Review: 2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 Coupe

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    I have driven modern muscle cars and I have driven modern luxury cars, but now I have driven a luxury muscle car. The all-new 2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 Coupe blends a top-tier upscale interior and an aggressive-styled exterior with a bi-polar 5.5L 32-valve aluminum V8 engine. It was a fitting chariot for my two-year marriage anniversary,…

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  • A Sunday Image That Captures Our Essence…

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    Here at Hooniverse.com, we have a love for all things automotive. This picture shows two very different worlds coming together… worlds that are rooted in a shared passion. The car on the right is a 2010 Bentley Continental GTC Speed while the car on the left is a 1964 Ford Falcon Futura.

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  • Pah-Pah-Pahwer Makes It Go!

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    Apparently there is a company out there called Underground Racing. Further apparent is that they are the automotive division of an insane asylum… Watch the video above for proof. They have added a pair of turbochargers to the wonderful V10 Lamborghini Gallardo. The Gallardo, in its most powerful Super Trofeo version, produces 560 hp. The…

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  • Don't Be Afraid To Ask Questions – Part 4: The Heel-Toe Downshift

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    In this series so far, we have explored the inner workings of the automotron. Today however I feel like discussing one of the many savvy techniques people use when they are operating an automo-go of the sporting variety … and doing so at 12/11ths (yes, our scale goes to 11 here at Hooniverse.. HELLO CLEVELAND!).…

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  • 1956 Porsche 356 For Sale: Extra Crispy Edition

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    Our friends at Bring-A-Trailer (the site that causes my marriage to to take a step back anytime I email my wife a listing), have found this formerly excellent 1956 Porsche 356 for sale on eBay. I say “formerly” because this car had a massive fire and needs more than a Maaco spray job and a…

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  • HooniMerch Sale Until December 3rd

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    I just wanted to send a note to you all who have been thinking about buying some sweet HooniMerch… the site we use for our store is offering 25% orders of $40 or more right now. All you need to do is use the following code: CYBER49. Or, if you are from the great Northern…

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  • Special Edition Überbird Shirt Now Available!

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    Ok friends of Hooniverse… I was messing around with the t-shirt designer and I came up with this new design for the HooniMerch store. It is a bit on the expensive side because it has multiple logos on it, so I apologize for that – but we will consider this one a Special Edition shirt.…

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  • Sígueme a la Casa de Putas

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    This reader submission comes from my friend SVT2888 (also known as Leo, in the real world). He is a Cars & Coffee regular, and he takes great photos every Saturday. This past Saturday we were graced with a surprisingly painted rat-rod pickup truck. I didn’t quite grasp the excellence in the paint scheme until Leo…

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  • DMV Shenanigans or What Is Your Favorite Plate Seen On The Road?

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    I just went for a short cruise during my lunch break here at the office when I spotted the above gem of a plate. This is a quickie post but I wanted to share it with you. We have all seen some real great ones out on the road… share your favorite in the comments!

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  • A Proper Writing Tool for a Proper Writing Tool

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    You may remember that Mad_Science received a lovely parting gift from AMG, in thanks for proving just how quick the car makes your wallet go from $446 to $0. The AMG pen has an all-business appearance to it. The dark carbon fiber blends wonderfully with the sleek black gloss and silver trim. The ink flows…

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