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  • Quick Spin: 2013 Nissan Pathfinder – In defense of the CUV

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    For 2013, Nissan introduced the Pathfinder, a vehicle designed along with the Infiniti JX, which I liked a lot. Surprisingly, Jeff liked the Pathfinder, yet he wasn’t too crazy about the JX35, which confused me. Hooniverse readers complained that Nissan turned a proper body-on-frame 4×4 into vehicle for someone who does not want a minivan,…

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  • Quick Spin: 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 BlueTEC

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    Mercedes-Benz has had a long love affair with the diesel motor. The automaker has been churning out oil burners for well over 75years. In the United States, Benz has been sending over diesel-drinking machines since 1949. In fact, during the oil crisis of the 70’s and 80’s, many car shoppers turned to Mercedes for diesel…

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  • Review: The London "Boris" Bicycle

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    I’m still treading lightly here at Hooniverse. Not trying to wave “look at me!!” too egregiously, not trying to voice too many outrageous opinions, and certainly trying to avoid treading on the toes of the big boys. To that end; here’s my first vehicle review for this fine website. If I had waded straight in…

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  • Quick Spin: 2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI

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    The most important thing when driving new vehicles is to keep an open mind. Before driving any car for the first time one may have preconceived notions; an opinion based previous experiences or perhaps what we have read or heard from other sources. Then there is the time when you drive a vehicle which you…

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  • Quick Spin: 2013 Mazda MX-5 Club EditionThe password into driving Heaven is "Club Edition"

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    Engine in the front, manual transmission shift lever in my hand, and the drive wheels out back are a recipe to make me a happy man. Still, even when these automotive stars align it doesn’t necessarily signal a success story. Maybe the car won’t have enough power, or perhaps part of the car will feel…

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  • In Soviet Russia, Subaru WRX Passes You While Spinning

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    Well, OK, Subaru also passes you in the United States, and would probably pass you in Japan and Europe as well. And any other places on earth where slippery roads and overly-aggressive drivers exist, so yeah – pretty much anywhere and everywhere. There really is no Soviet-style humorous reversal here. YOU pass Subaru? No, that’s…

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  • Quick Spin: 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-Spec

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    After a long week of travel, I arrived at my home airport. A statue of John Wayne was there to greet me, but I also had another smiling face waiting just outside. A 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-Spec sat by the curb waiting to head out on the 20 minute trip taking me from…

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  • Quick Spin: 2013 Acura ILX

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    I don’t think it’s wrong to want to wear nice clothes. When I’m wearing items that might be a bit more expensive than my usual threads I wind up feeling better. No, I’m not a depressed person by any means, but good clothes can take me from an eight to a nine. Ten is reserved…

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