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2024 Lexus TX Teaser
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Lexus is teasing a new vehicle, the 2024 Lexus TX. No release date was shared, and just one image. All I can see when I look at the name is the Lexus Texas, pronounced as “Lejas Tejas.” My gut/sources tell me this is a Lexus version of the Toyota Grand Highlander. The rear structure is almost identical…
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Dirt Sunrise, Tim & Kelsey – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 155
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Welcome back to the Off the Road Again podcast! We’ve missed you. The focus is on the off-road adventure, but we also dabble in all things SUVs, truck, and van, and maybe even some rally cars. Ross and Chris welcome Tim and Kelsey from Dirt Sunrise to the show to hear about their incredible journey traveling the world in offroad vehicles. Join us as…
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2023 GMC Canyon AT4X – First Drive!
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The 2023 GMC Canyon AT4X is the slightly fancier sibling to the Colorado ZR2. Does it have the same off-road chops though? Absolutely, thanks to 33″ tires, Multimatic spool valve dampers, front and rear lockers, and trail cameras. We got to put it through its paces on the off-road trails near Asheville, North Carolina. [Disclaimer:…
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Hooniverse Podcast: Episode 363 – Silver Arrow FIRE SALE!
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Ron and I wander through a few fresh auction results from Bring-A-Trailer. We discuss Ron’s potential switch-up of his automotive objects of desire. I tease a new project. Then we dive into your questions. Links from the show: Coyote-Powered 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback 6-Speed No Reserve: 1984 500SL Mini Go-Kart by Lorinser No Reserve: 2007…
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2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 AWD Prestige: Review
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In case you hadn’t heard, Hyundai Motor Company announced last month that their luxury Genesis brand will go all-electric by the year 2030. To say that is ambitious is an understatement, but they are well on their way. My last two Genesis loaners, the last G80 and the GV60, were both EVs. This week we’re…
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The 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 Denali Ultimate is an epic ATV hauler
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Hauling a big-bore ATV is no small feat for a light-duty pickup, especially when that four-wheeler is the monster Polaris Scrambler XP 1000 S. Payload ratings and springs suited for people moving as much as they are for moving mountains makes for a hit-or-miss experience in terms of how well the truck does with nearly…
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Mike Levine (Ford Motor Company) & Dan Edmunds (Car & Driver) – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 154
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Welcome back to the Off the Road Again podcast! We’ve missed you. The focus is on the off-road adventure, but we also dabble in all things SUVs, truck, and van, and maybe even some rally cars. Ross and Chris welcome Mike & Dan to the show! Join us for an exclusive podcast episode featuring Mike Levine, North America Product Communications Director at Ford Motor Company, and Dan…
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The News for April 28th, 2023
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Welcome to the Hooniverse News! As always, this is a weekly recap of the biggest stories in the automotive industry without the fluff or bull. This week: Porsche will race Le Mans with a killer tribute livery for the 963, McLaren is reportedly working on a P1 successor, Ford may show the new Ranger in the…
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We’re testing the most extreme ATV on sale; Polaris Scrambler XP 1000 S
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91 horsepower. 55 inches wide. 14 inches of suspension travel. $17,799 MSRP. Those are the highlights of the Polaris Scrambler XP 1000 S, the biggest, baddest ATV on sale today. It’s equipped with Walker Evans 3-Way adjustable suspension, has 14.5 inches of ground clearance, and looks like something designed to be ridden in the Baja…
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2018 Lexus GX460 Build Project: Adding CarPlay with Grom’s VLine VL2 kit
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Nowadays, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are commonplace in production passenger vehicles. I always enjoy the former when driving new press cars, an appreciation that came about sometime after I had already purchased my 2018 Lexus GX460 which didn’t come with this tech. Thankfully, the automotive aftermarket is flush with ingenuity. To bring my GX’s…
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Fourbie Exchange, Online 4×4 Auctions, Brian & Garrett – Off The Road Again: Episode 153
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Welcome back to the Off the Road Again podcast! We’ve missed you. The focus is on the off-road adventure, but we also dabble in all things SUVs, truck, and van, and maybe even some rally cars. Ross and Chris welcome Brian and Garrett, the owners, of Fourbie Exchange to the show. Fourbie Exchange is an online auction website for 4×4, four-wheel-drive, and all-wheel-drive vehicles. Join…
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The News for April 21st, 2023
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Welcome to the Hooniverse News! As always, this is a weekly recap of the biggest stories in the automotive industry without the fluff or bull. This week: Hyundai previews the facelifted Elantra N, Lamborghini is celebrating 60 years with some special Huracans, the Land Rover name is simultaneously going away and staying and we’re all confused,…
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The 2023 BMW X7 is a sublime road tripper
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Luxury SUVs are nothing if not excellent road trip vehicles. The plush ride, quiet cabin, copious amenities, and plentiful space make for the best way to cover distance when confined to land. BMW’s X7 should be a natural winner on this front, and we tested out its cred on a recent adventure. How’d it do?…
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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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2023 Lexus RX 350h Luxury AWD: Review
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As you all know, I get a lot of crossovers to review. Not a shock considering the popularity, take a look at any parking lot you’re in and I guarantee it’ll be the prevailing body style. Unless you’re in Texas which will be mostly pickup trucks. Lexus doesn’t sell a pickup, but they sell quite…
