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Briggs & Stratton Made a Six-Wheeled Hybrid Concept Car in 1980
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If you watch Jay Leno’s Garage channel on Youtube somewhat regularly you probably saw his Taycan review from a few weeks ago. If you’re anything like me, you noticed how absolutely boring it was. It wasn’t even because his guest was like a “YES MR. LENO” PR guy either. The guy from Porsche seemed really…
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The Subaru XT6 didn’t Inspire Cadillac, but It Might Inspire You
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I’ve been a bit addicted to the MotorWeek Youtube channel lately. In particular, the retro reviews. They reminded me about the Subaru XT6, which in-turn reminded me that Cadillac has a car with the same alphanumeric signature. The Subaru XT6 is a wedge-shaped, four-wheel-drive coupe that, while it may appear to be ‘sporty’, really isn’t.…
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The Auto Enthusiast’s Guide to getting a Vasectomy
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My man, Chris Tracy, who writes here at the Hooniverse has four kids. One day, he got tired of making new ones. He decided to get his tubes tied, or whatever you call it for men. Something about snipping? That’s just the thing. I didn’t really know what getting a vasectomy was like. What I…
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Hooniverse Asks: What engine do you think is in the new Batmobile?
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Matt Reeves’ Batmobile is shaping up to be pretty cool. The director tweeted out three images of the vehicle on Wednesday, giving fans a peek at the design. Looks Muscular! This front three-quarter view gives us a good look at the car’s front fascia. Looks like a late 60’s Dodge Challenger, or something. I know…
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Czinger is the Auto Industry’s Cutting-Edge Skunkworks
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I think what is so enamoring about the SR-71 Blackbird is really rather simple; it’s the fact that people ‘drove’ it. The reason all Blackbirds are sitting in museums today is because of the advent of spy satellites. They’re cheaper to operate, less vulnerable, and as-capable as the Blackbirds were. Hell, they’re even faster. Most…
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Did the Vinyl Roof ever really go away?
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I remember once sitting in rendering class (rendering is the manual application of light to a drawing using various media) when my elderly professor, Frank, sketched up a car and applied a bright shine to the tires. A girl in my class asked Frank why tire shine ‘was a thing’. Frank–who is in his seventies–took…
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Let’s take a step back from all of this Red Trim
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Buying a car in 2020 is a tale of purchasing something that isn’t something else. People buy most crossover-type vehicles because it’s a truck, but it isn’t. It’s also a car, but it isn’t. Above all; it’s sporty, but of course, it isn’t. Making a car shaped-like a high-riding jellybean is easy enough, just lift…
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The First Turbocharged V8 Production Car was an Unfortunate Flop
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The turbocharged V8 is a common sight in the engine bays of today’s luxury cars. All the big 3 German automakers have them, and Cadillac made one for about ten seconds before GM realized they were making a good decision. These motors make a lot of sense today. Emissions regulations are getting tighter, fuel economy must…
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The Coolest Car on South Georgia Island is THE PANTHER
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South Georgia island is a little British overseas territory north of Antarctica. It’s hard to describe precisely where it is because, well, it’s a pretty lonely place. Ah, there it is. It was sighted by a few sailors in the early 18th century, but they just saw a cold rock. Such philistines. After a while,…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Street Racing in Philadelphia
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[Editor’s Note: Don’t street race. It’s stupid and you won’t just hurt yourself when you crash. Find a track day at a circuit or a strip and enjoy hot nasty speed in a safe and legal environment. This post is meant to take a look at the current illegal street-racing scene in the author’s area.]…
