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Gallery: The Ram 1500’s new multi-function tailgate
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Ram threw their weight into the light-duty tailgate war, recently announcing a new multi-function tailgate soon available on the 2019 Ram 1500 next quarter. Later last year, GM had a foot ahead of the game with their special and impressive, MultiPro six-way tailgate available on the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 (SLT trims and up). Now,…
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Recon Campers’ Envy is the mini RV to lust for
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We don’t get the Volkswagen California camper van here in the United States, and that’s a damn shame. Thankfully, a modern day Westfalia is possible though with the Envy from Recon Campers. Van life is a booming trend and one that’s undoubtedly dreamy for some. Hitting the open road and having everything you need to…
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Up-close with Mazda’s 30th-Anniversary Edition MX-5 Miata
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Our favorite beloved two-seat roadster turns 30 this year and to commemorate the MX-5 Miata’s three decades of success a new 30th-Anniversary Edition joins the lineup. And there’s more than just some flashy appearance goodies that make this a worthy addition to one’s garage. The MX-5 Miata made its first public appearance here in Chicago…
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Toyota reveals three 2020 models: Tacoma, TRD RAV 4 Off-Road, and Sequoia TRD Pro
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The capes came off of three new Toyota vehicles this morning, all in the name of outdoor adventure. TRD threw its a heavy dose of off-road goodness at the recently redesigned RAV4. It’s called the RAV4 TRD Off-Road. With a retuned suspension featuring TRD springs, the RAV-4 TRD Off-Road utilizes its standard dynamic torque torque vectoring…
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Hooniverse heads to the 2019 Chicago Auto Show
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Hooniverse will be back in the Windy City this Thursday for the 2019 Chicago Auto Show. I’ll be there on the armed with gallons of coffee and my camera covering of this year’s exciting debuts scheduled to take place under the McCormick Center’s bright lights. Here’s what we know… As of right now, here’s what…
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Classic Captions Contest: 1987 Isuzu Elf 150 Edition
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Do you ever just need a burst of sunny inspiration on a frigid, Tuesday in January? Fear not friends, the 1987 Isuzu Elf 150 has arrived, and it’s brought the entire universe with it. It’s been a hot minute since we’ve done a comical Hooniverse Classic Captions Contest post due to the website sitting in…
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What questions do you have about Jeep’s new mild-hybrid Wrangler?
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Last year, Jeep launched the much awaited Wrangler JL. A surprising powertrain tagged along with it; a turbocharged four-cylinder with FCA’s eTorque mild hybrid system . The Wrangler has always been a vehicle synonymous with outdoor recreation. Be it towing a boat or careening down bumpy narrow muddy two-track roads deep in a National Forest.…
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The Winter Solstice is Here
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With the dawn of the winter solstice arriving today, December 21 marks the beginning of season filled with snow, longer nights, and plummeting temperatures. It’s also the start of a long, much-anticipated holiday weekend. Depending on which corner of the globe you’re reading this post from, perhaps the next few days will bring an opportunity…
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The Compass is a Step in the Right Direction for Jeep
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Jeep’s latest Compass has finally found the right bearings it needs to compete in the ever-popular crossover segment. Slotted between the smaller Renegade and more off-road oriented Cherokee, the Compass recently saw a full, complete redesign in 2017, that now makes it worth more than a shrug. It’s not a surprise, but when the Compass…
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I'm Thankful For: Chrysler and Dodge
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We live in a time right now where more and more people are signing checks for down-payments on a new crossover almost every few minutes. I can walk out into any lot and stand on my tip-toes, trying to see where I parked my black station wagon hiding away in a deep horde of crossovers…
