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iKamper reduces waste with its ReCovery Collection
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Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. That seems to be a pretty easy concept, right? Putting it into practice can be harder than it seems, however, as tons of companies either don’t care or don’t put in enough effort for it to matter. The folks at iKamper are looking at the problem and doing something about it in…
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Hooniverse Podcast: Episode 362 – The Jag is Gone
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We get right into it… I sold the Jag. My 1986 Jaguar XJ6 with the Chevy V8 swap was offered for sale on Cars and Bids, and the auction result was awesome. The car has now traded hands and my garage is empty for the time being. It’s time to focus on the Montero and…
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The Ford Raptor R is King of the Super Trucks
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The Ford Raptor R is a monstrous machine with supercharged V8 power and go-anywhere tires and suspension. It’s expensive… but is it actually worth it? [Disclaimer: Ford tossed us the keys to the Raptor R and included a tank of fuel… which we burned through very quickly.]
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The Chevy K5 Blazer is the next resto-mod SUV king
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For years now, it’s been Land Cruisers, Ford Broncos, and the Land Rover Defender that have served as the resto-modded machine of choice for builders seeking big bucks. Now another is set to join their ranks as Velocity Modern Classics rolls out its reworked lineup of the biggest Blazer. The Chevrolet K5 Blazer is getting…
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Hooniverse Podcast: Episode 360 – Which Humanized Car are You?
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Ron and I talk about: Ron talks about his work trip. I give quick updates on the Jag and the Montero, and then we dive into Instagram questions. 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 more.
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The Kia EV6 GT is 576 horsepower of Electric Awesome
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The Kia EV6 GT cranks out 576 horsepower. It can rip from 0-60 mph in just 3.2 seconds. And if you fancy getting sideways, there’s a Drift Mode that cuts power from the front motor. Sure, $62,000 is a lot of money but maybe not for a vehicle that has plenty of room inside, a…
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Hooniverse Podcast: Episode 359 – Sprewell Motorsports?
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In this episode, we talk about the Audi RS E-Tron GT Project_315/2, Paul Newman’s wagon on Bring-A-Trailer, and the upcoming Lamborghini Aventador replacement. After that, we chat about Ron’s Lincoln plans and what’s going on with my Jaguar and my Montero. Finally, we get to the latest batch of Instagram questions. If you’d prefer the…
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The old-school Land Rover Defender 90 has returned… in Lego form
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The iconic Land Rover Defender has returned. No, I’m not talking about the Ineos Grenadier. I mean a real-deal Defender 90, albeit one on a smaller scale and made up of plastic. Lego has created a classic Defender 90 set to celebrate 75 years of Land Rover. This one looks similar to the modern Defender…
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Hooniverse Asks: What’s bugging you about YOUR project car right now?
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It’s been far too long since I’ve provided any updates with respect to my project cars. The one that gives me the least trouble recently had an issue. Well, technically, the Benz wagon gives me the least issues at the moment but I’m talking about the Mitsubishi Montero right now. While driving on the freeway,…
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Hooniverse Podcast: Episode 358 – CA is the Porsche Capital of the World
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Ron and I are back after each getting a bit under the weather the last few weeks. In this episode, we talk about Hellcat theft, Z06 prices not hitting reserves, and Porsche action in California. After that, I talk about the Montero and the Jag before we answer your questions. If you’d prefer the audio-only…
