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How To Change a Tire
This is one of the most essential car maintenance tips every driver should know, for flat tires are nobody's idea of fun. Before you even start the beginning phase in this tutorial, you'll want to be beyond prepared and that starts with the proper attire. It really comes down to what you're wearing when the incident or discovery takes place, which is why having a few throwaway items in your trunk is recommended. A sweatshirt, poncho, or dirty coat is ideal if you're in colder temperatures, but utmost are gloves. Not only do they protect you from the extreme buildup of grime and dirt, but they can also keep you safe from serious injury.
By Johnson Bernard8 years ago in Wheel
NASCAR #22 Joey Logano
This is my sixth season following NASCAR, so I'm definitely considered to be a new fan of America's racing sport. What amazes me about NASCAR fans is the passion they all have for their favorite driver or drivers. I laughed about it in the first year I watched the races, but then quickly discovered that I was drawn into that same passionate frenzy that other fans share.
By Dan McGinnis8 years ago in Wheel
Driving in Pothole Season
Some call him a prankster, others say it was a social experiment. Either way, Coby Persin and I have different means of dealing with springtime potholes. Where I swerve across medians and slide precariously near the edge of ditches, Coby plants vegetation on the potholed streets of New York City. The city has told him to stop. In contrast, experts everywhere seem to agree with me – if one can, one should avoid hitting the things.
By Leigh Macfarlane8 years ago in Wheel
Worst Cars of the 80s
The 80s was a magical time where neon patent leather and crimped hair was the norm. It was a time when perms, pantsuits, and mall culture reigned supreme. To understand the 80s, you probably need lots of cocaine. There's no other way to explain this decade.
By Skunk Uzeki8 years ago in Wheel
You Should Be Reading: 'Motor Crush'
Of the new comics to drop this year, there was one in particular that seemed to raise a few eyebrows from the word "go" and that was Motor Crush. Initial reactions to the idea of having a black woman as a main protagonist was mixed. There was even admission from certain retailers that they failed to order the book because they felt a black woman protagonist just wouldn’t sell.
By Trevor Clarke8 years ago in Wheel
Concept Cars We Wish Would Make It To Production
Car companies are always looking for new ways to improve their designs and engineering. The world of car design is incredibly competitive because of it, and you only need to take a quick look at the concept cars that are unveiled at auto industry shows to see that.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Wheel
Things You Need to Know Before Buying a Porsche 911
For over 50 years, the make and model duo have served as quintessentials among the supercar form. While they may not have been dreamed up into this concept from the start, Porsche (and the 911 itself) have undergone a wide variety of adaptations; like the Carrera series, or the GTR, they have attempted to infect the market at whichever hairpin turn, or semi-circular redirection it has taken over the years. That's because Porsche has been in the business for quite some time, their inception having initiated in the creation of heavy tanks and other military vehicles for which eventually led to the Tiger I and II, two of the fiercest war machines ever designed and the most terrifying adversary to face in open combat during WWII. Even amid these productions, Porsche was having a field day in the worlds of engineering and driving technology. A long list of victories, whether on the track or on the streets, have led them to the modern identity you know of today.
By Gerald Oppugne8 years ago in Wheel
Biggest Car Collectors in Hip-Hop
Honestly, if I owned super exotic and expensive cars, I'd treat them way better than humans. They can practically be your child, that's how much you'd cherish a pricy sports car. As much as the majority of us would need to sell an organ or two for a Lambo, we simply admire these cars through our computer screens. Since they're way... way out of our budget, we can only pretend that we own one... in our dreams. And when we do see our dream car in public, we lose our minds and sneak a few photos of its beauty.
By Rachel Blanchard8 years ago in Wheel
5 Tips to Avoid Car Accidents
As we're about to celebrate the weekend, let's think more responsibly when it comes to driving. According to "Road Crash Statistics," there are "nearly 1.3 million people who die in road crashes each year, on average 3,287 deaths a day. An additional 20-50 million are injured or disabled. More than half of all road traffic deaths occur among young adults ages 15-44." (Asirt, 2018)
By Michael Reynoso8 years ago in Wheel
Most Famous NASCAR Drivers of All Time
NASCAR is not just a name in stock car racing; it's one of the most competitive racing circuits in the world. Currently, NASCAR racing also one of the most lucrative racing competitions in the world, with many of the richest NASCAR drivers in history retiring with millions of dollars in the bank.
By Buddy Brown8 years ago in Wheel
Car Brands That We Wish Would Come Back
Almost all the cars you see on the road right now come from a handful of mega-corporations. Strange to think about, isn't it? Around 14 different car companies currently own a total of 50 of the most popular car brands in the world.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Wheel
