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JDM Gear for Guys
Very few cars have a community as tight-knit and competitive as true JDM machines. JDM, which stands for Japanese Domestic Market, is a specialized genre of cars that are really only supposed to be sold in Japan, but occasionally find themselves stateside as well.
By Cato Conroy8 years ago in Wheel
10 Things You Didn't Know About Electric Cars
Electric cars are now starting to take over the markets, with charging stations appearing in major cities across America. Elon Musk and his Tesla cars have begun to be one of the biggest status symbols people can have—as has the Nissan Leaf and other hybrid cars.
By Buddy Brown8 years ago in Wheel
10 Car Problems You Should Never Ignore. Top Story - August 2018.
There's no telling what can go wrong on a road trip, but if you're starting off with weird noises or a wobbly vehicle, that's a telltale sign for the future. If something is wrong with your car, you may have certain warning signs such as a warning light, leaking fluids, rough shifting, or other bad omens. There are some car problems you should never ignore, while others may be safer for you to wait on. Depending on the issue, you may be in a dangerous situation if you continue to drive your car even a mile longer. It’s important to know the signs to avoid expensive repairs and keep yourself and your passengers safe. Here are the signs you should never ignore and what they might mean.
By Morgan E. Westling8 years ago in Wheel
I Got to Drive an Audi R8 Spyder!
How could this even happen? I for one didn't think it was possible! The first car I ever owned was a '99 Mazda protégé. It was fun and zippy and I think it just had over 100 hp. I now own a 2010 KIA Forte Koup. Although my relatively newer car is a little faster than my previous car, it only has about 150 hp. The 2018 Audi R8 Spyder has a whopping 600hp! I knew I was in for a hell of an experience!
By Brian Anonymous8 years ago in Wheel
Things to Know About the New Genesis Car Brand
The Hyundai company first showed the world its luxury vehicle chops with the release of the first Hyundai Genesis in 2008. This luxury sedan was widely successful, and consumers soon demanded a new luxury brand from Hyundai to rival Lexus, Infiniti, and Acura, the respective luxury wings of Toyota, Nissan, and Honda. In 2015, Hyundai Motor Group answered the call by introducing the Genesis brand. The line made its way to North America last year, and is already sweeping the nation by providing the luxury vehicle experience to a new class of car buyers. Here are some of the most important facts about this new marque.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick8 years ago in Wheel
Why Don't We See Chinese Car Brands on American Streets?
The American car market is one of the most coveted in the world—and unsurprisingly, it's also one of the most difficult car markets to break into. As of right now, only a handful of foreign car manufacturers have been able to survive the cutthroat world of American car buyers.
By Skunk Uzeki8 years ago in Wheel
Major Changes to Car Companies You Never Saw Coming
The automotive industry is constantly evolving. The competitive nature of automotive manufacturing makes it a perfect arena for industry titans like Fiat Chrysler, BMW, and Toyota to develop new, vital, and novel technologies in their efforts to corner the car market. Some changes to car companies have come about in response to increasing safety concerns, while others have come about as a result of unexpected technological developments. Here are some of the most unexpected developments in the auto industry in the past few decades.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick8 years ago in Wheel
10 of the Most Obscure Cars in Jay Leno's Garage
Most Americans know Jay Leno as the late-night talk show host with razor-sharp wit and an acerbic sense of humor. Car aficionados, on the other hand, won't really pay attention to his comedy stylings. They're more fascinated by his absolutely massive car collection.
By Buddy Brown8 years ago in Wheel
Best Classic Cars of the 50s . Top Story - August 2018.
If you ask me, the 1950s was the first golden era of sports cars. The post-World War II period invited technological advancements, stronger motors, faster cars, and a wide variety of never-before-seen features. Design-wise, car manufacturers weren't afraid to be ostentatious or reservedly creative. While the 1950s saw the unfortunate demise of some automakers, like the Packard Motor Company, the decade was a period of massive growth and improvement for most car manufacturers, from Chevy and Ford in the United States to a variety of European makers including BMW and Jaguar. If you enjoy reading about classic cars as much as I do, take a look at the best and most classic cars of the 50s.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick8 years ago in Wheel
10 Concept Cars That Were Oddly Prophetic
When car companies decide to flex their muscles, they do it by creating unique cars that display the latest design and tech concepts of the time. These creations are called concept cars, and they are the pride and joy of an auto show.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Wheel
