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17, Fast and Furious, Buy A Fucking Volvo
I remember the first time I met my baby. Walking past the bramble on my suburban block, I looked down on the gravel. I saw my black Chuck Taylor's, I saw the sparkles in the gravel contrasted deftly against that dull gray curb. It was a day, it could have been any day, just a day. The sun was out, maybe it wasn't.
By Triple Decker Sandwich9 years ago in Wheel
Weirdest Vintage Car Designs
Car designs have evolved in amazing ways over the years, with many of the industry's advancements making tons of sense. Through the decades, car designs have become more aerodynamic, more tech-friendly, more fuel-efficient, and even have become safer to ride in during collisions.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart9 years ago in Wheel
A List of the Worst Cars to Ever Be Invented
Some cars revolutionize the way that we see transportation. They are truly works of art that stemmed from world-class engineering. Cars in this category become iconic because of how brilliantly made they are, and how wonderful they are to the drivers who own them.
By Skunk Uzeki9 years ago in Wheel
How to Handle a Car Accident
Car accidents can happen to anyone, at any time. You do not need to be speeding, nor do you need to be near another driver for them to happen to you. Even the most attentive drivers can end up having a serious accident that may not have even been in their control.
By Cato Conroy9 years ago in Wheel
Car Mods That Are Police Magnets
I'm a huge fan of looking at cars that are heavily modified — and really, who isn't? Ever since Pimp My Rideon MTV, it seems like car mods have become a part of American youth culture. Car mods are a status symbol. They're edgy. They're neato, and often push the engineering capacity of the car to its limits.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart9 years ago in Wheel
Coolest Cars in Movies
Sometimes a car in a movie is just a car. Then sometimes a car is an extension of the character. It can represent a theme or an era. There are cars that will come to define a franchise. Every movie lover has that one dream car from a film. The one they fantasize about driving through streets and chases. I have eleven. These are are the coolest movie cars that make up my imaginary garage.
By Bjorn Bjornson9 years ago in Wheel
Why European Cars Are Better. Top Story - July 2017.
Cars don't make cars, individuals don't make cars, factories don't make cars. I wonder if you're thinking, who the fuck makes the cars then? Hold on, you're moving too fast. You're at a German right now, and we need you at an American or even a Japanese.
By Triple Decker Sandwich9 years ago in Wheel
Most Dangerous Cars Ever Made
One of the biggest aspects that car manufacturers play up these days is safety. We all want to know that we'll be as safe as possible in our cars and that we'll have the best chances of surviving should an accident occur. That's why parking video cameras are such popular amenities, and why air bags come standard.
By Rowan Marley9 years ago in Wheel
Do Mechanics Really Lie to Women About Repairs?
Back when I was in high school, I overheard a radio prank show being played on the bus ride home. This prank show stood out in my mind because it showed me that there is a chance that mechanics really lie to women about repairs — and that they get away with it, too.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart9 years ago in Wheel
This Is What Those Car Stats Mean: A Guide For Beginners
When you first go into a car dealership, you will likely hear a salesman rattle off a million different stats about the car you're interested in. For most of us, that stuff just sounds like total gibberish, but for mechanics, those little specs can make all the difference.
By James Lizowski9 years ago in Wheel
History of Drag Racing
Drag racing remains one of the most wide-spread racing subtypes in America. Like many long-standing institutions, it has existed for so long that many never question its origins. It is like the mountain: who cares why it is, so much that it is.
By Parag Patel9 years ago in Wheel
