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Cars not reviewed, but not forgotten
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2022 flew by. Time constraints didn’t allow for full written reviews of every press car I drove this year (though we did cover them on The Off the Road Again Podcast). Yet the cars are still worth mentioning, so this post covers these vehicles. The cars herein are BMW M4, X5, X3M Competition, and 840i; […]
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The 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is FUN on a race track?!
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The 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is the best-selling PHEV SUV on the planet… and oddly enough, there is some notion of Evo-heritage baked in there. That sounds crazy, I know. But after driving this thing on a race track and getting it to go tail-out through corners, my assumed notions have shifted.
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Mack Hogan, Overland GMT800 Build – Off The Road Again: Episode 137
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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 Mack Hogan to the show. Mack is the reviews editor at Road & Track. He owns a supercharged ND Miata. Mack has also owned a […]
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Chevy’s 2022 Traverse RS AWD is the quintessential family hauler
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The first long road trip with your first child is extremely daunting. Baby-related needs dictate a different kind of packing and need for space you once didn’t require. There’s a reason so many people buy a big SUV once they have a kid, and it’s not just perceived safety. Space quickly disappears, and you’ll never […]
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The 2023 Kia Carnival Helps You Embrace Dad Vibes
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With kid, or kids, comes stuff. And lots of it. What used to be a two-person weekend away that could be packed into the trunk of a Mazda Miata now requires something quite a bit larger. Additional cargo space is effectively as important as extra seating. There’s a reason people buy minivans aside from people […]
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The News for December 9th, 2022
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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: Ford unveils ultimate track only GT as its final version, Corvette E-Ray leaks early, Acura confirms a new Integra Type S for next summer, plus your news for the […]
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Evaluating life over 3,385.5 miles in a 2022 4Runner TRD Pro
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Alright hoons, this one is going to be a bit different, a bit more personal if you’ll indulge me. As Ferris Bueller said, “life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” So, I decided I was at a point where I needed to get […]
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Ace Performance, Baer Connard – Off The Road Again: Episode 136
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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 Baer Connard to the show. Baer runs Ace Performance in Boston. He also works with Ariel to distribute the Atom and Nomad in the States. Baer […]
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This is the insanity of Gymkhana 2022 captured in photographs
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Travis Pastrana has teamed up with Vermont Sports Car to deliver one of the coolest cars of all time. It’s called the Family Huckster, and it started life as a 193 Subaru GL Wagon. Now, it’s a tube-chassis car with carbon-fiber skin, active aero, long-travel suspension, and quite a bit more horsepower. The Boxer under […]
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The News for December 2nd, 2022
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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: Lamborghini finally unveils specs for the all-terrain-ish Huracan Sterrato, Corvette will be spun off into its own sub brand in 2025, Toyota teases a new Grand Highlander SUV, and […]
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The Super73 RX-Malibu x RSD is expensive but good fun
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Super73 and Roland Sands Design teamed up to collaborate on an RX-Malibu, and the result is pretty sweet. This RSD-themed bike isn’t just upgraded in the looks department, as the battery has been relocated, the pedals and chain upgraded, and the rear shock swapped out for a better Fox unit. All-in-all it’s a sweet machine […]
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Hooniverse Podcast: Episode 351 – We Dislodge the Flap
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Ron and I kick things off by talking about… Lasik eye surgery? Yes, but then move on to the GR Corolla, our own cars, and then your questions. If you’d prefer the audio-only version, head to https://anchor.fm/hooniverse or check us out wherever you normally get your podcast party on. We’re on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more.
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Robby DeGraff, AutoPacific – Off The Road Again: Episode 135
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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 Robby DeGraff back to the show. Robby works for AutoPacific and has spent time with quite a few cars recently.
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This is my “new” JDM Toyota Land Cruiser
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I needed a second car. I knew what I needed functionally but wasn’t sure what I wanted. Actually, I wanted my Bronco, but my wife wouldn’t relinquish it. So I started looking for something else. I looked at so many cars that I started to hate looking at cars. Ultimately, I bought something I didn’t […]
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2022 Audi RS3 is like a little Lambo sedan
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The 2022 Audi RS3 absolutely rips. That 401-hp 5-cylinder engine sounds amazing, the interior is comfortable, and the Torque Rear drive mode rips you around corners.