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Road-tripping the 2023 Toyota GR86 846 miles in 105-degree heat
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Small cars generally aren’t seen as ideal for long road trips, but I stand firmly in the camp of supporting small, light sports cars as the right tool for effectively any task they can reasonably handle. And so, I found myself road-tripping a 2023 Toyota GR86 Premium from Connecticut to Virginia Beach and back through…
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2023 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0T SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION: Review
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So, this is a little awkward, I’m not sure I’ve ever tested a car that I know is about to end production. Volkswagen has confirmed that after eight years of production, 2024 will be the final year of their Arteon sedan. However, this is still 2023, and you still have time to consider whether this…
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This is the story of the Free-B MGB GT we race in Lemons
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We’re now a two-car team with respect to the West Coast efforts in the 24 Hours of Lemons. Yes, we still run the 1962 Ford Ranchero and it finally has V8 power. But we’ve added another headache; a 1966 MGB GT. And this one too, somehow, also has V8 power. Even better? Both cars finished…
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2023 Toyota Prius Limited: Review
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It’s automotive journalist tradition to dunk on the Toyota Prius. And in full disclosure, I’ll admit I’ve never really driven one that I was all that impressed with. While the driving experience was…fine, it was just “an car”, it was never a very good looking car. *Dramatic stinger noise* Until now! This new Prius, the…
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Tate Morgan, Sons of Smokey & Gambler 500 – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 173
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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. In this episode of Off The Road Again, we journey into the heart of the Gambler 500 and Sons of Smokey with founder Tate Morgan. A revolutionary…
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Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance is a teleportation machine on four wheels
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You’re here, and then you’re instantly over there when you’re driving the Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance. That’s what happens when you have over 1,000 horsepower being put to the ground seemingly effortlessly. What a wild machine, this thing is… [Disclaimer: Lucid sent over the Air and tossed us the keys. They also gave us…
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2018 Lexus GX460 Build: Out with the old, prep for the new
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My 2018 Lexus GX460 has come a long way in the roughly two years I’ve had it. It has received mechanical, livability, armor, and technology updates thanks to many partners joining in on the project along the way. In this update I’ll run through a few miscellaneous things that I’ve done to it recently, from…
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Loren Walker, XGrid Campers, Offroad Camping Trailers – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 172
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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. Buckle up and get ready for another episode of Off The Road Again Podcast as Chris & Ross dive into the world of off-road adventures with a special guest,…
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2023 Honda Pilot TrailSport is a step in the right (off-road) direction
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If you’re going to put a badge that says TrailSport on a vehicle, it better perform in the dirt – and the 2023 Honda Pilot TrailSport is a step in the right direction for this sub-brand. [Disclaimer: Honda tossed us a keys to this Pilot and included a tank of fuel.]
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Raptor R, Durango SRT Hellcat, Maine Trip – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 171
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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 you to a crew episode. Chris talks about his Colorado trip and the rooftop tent that he ordered. Ross…
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Balancing Act – Rally and Rampage with Brandon Semenuk
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I think rally racing is some of the best bit of motorsport on the planet. You can keep your boring-ass Formula 1. NASCAR only gets fun when you invite Kiwis to run courses with real corners. And endurance racing has its highline events, but rally is always the real deal. Besides car stuff, I also…
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The News for August 18th, 2023
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Welcome to the Hooniverse News! As (almost) always, this is a weekly recap of the biggest stories in the automotive industry without the fluff or bull. This week: Ford turns the Mustang into a supercar with the Mustang GTD, Acura may have previewed the next-generation NSX, Pininfarina debuts a stunning open-top speedster, plus your news for…
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The Polaris Scrambler XP 1000 S has one big shortcoming (& we fixed it)
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Let’s face it, the Polaris Scrambler XP 1000 S is a near-perfect ATV. It’s incredibly fast, supremely comfortable, and multi-talented beyond what most think a four-wheel-drive four-wheeler can manage. But it’s designed for fun, not utility, and as it turns out that’s a bit of a problem when you need to carry tools, sustenance, wet…
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Ford’s V8-powered 2023 Raptor R is the current super truck king
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Like with hilariously overpowered SUVs, the recipe of throwing massive power and absorb-anything suspension at an enormous pickup makes for a silly and enjoyable meal, albeit rather gluttonous and best served in small doses. Perhaps it’s a good thing then that there aren’t many options: Only the Hellcat-powered Ram TRX and “Predator”-powered Ford Raptor R…
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2023 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD: Review
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As an automotive journalist-type person I probably get asked about which three-row SUV is best more than any other segment. Two options continuously end up in my top five, the Kia Telluride and the Hyundai Palisade. As you can see from the links, I have driven both of them previously, but for the 2023 model…
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Jeff Glucker Returns, 2023 GMC Canyon AT4X, Hummer EV, Lemons Racing – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 169
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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. Join Ross & Chris for an adrenaline-fueled episode as we sit down with the automotive enthusiast extraordinaire, Jeff Glucker. In this captivating conversation, we delve into Jeff’s new…