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Must Have Pickup Truck Accessories
Every pickup truck owner knows about the variety of different products and accessories that the vehicle is capable of having. You can transform your baby into the most efficient machine for your day-to-day use. Plus, who doesn't love spoiling yourself on some car products? Even if you don't own pickup trucks yourself, any option on this list of the must-have pickup truck accessories would be a great gift for your truck-loving best friend, family member, or significant other.
Mark TurnerPublished 3 years ago in Wheel
Best Electric Cars You Can Buy Right Now
The popularity of the electric car is great than ever. Who would have thought that an entirely electrical car would be a practical option for the everyday commute? Most manufacturers are coming out with rival options for the growing desires of the consumer.
Kelsey LangePublished 3 years ago in Wheel
How Not to Wash Your Car
We are all guilty of washing our cars with one bucket or bowl with whatever soap we have laying around the house. And some of us are guilty of taking our cars through the drive through car wash. I’m going to tell you to stop doing both, as you are actually causing harm to the finish of your car. Now let me start off by saying, I am guilty of both, before I was a detailer I used a single bucket with whatever soap I could find because I just didn’t care enough, and all of that changed once I started working for a big detail company, which I will leave nameless.
Nathan SeguraPublished 3 years ago in Wheel
Most Affordable Cars for College Students
What are you looking for in a great college car? Well, if you're commuting, the most important things are going to be reliability and fuel efficiency. You don't want to treat your college car all precious like, you're just looking for an inexpensive way to combine great safety ratings and ample cargo space. Another thing to consider: buy a car that doesn't call attention to itself. A flashy car is not ideal for a college student, with all the debts they're racking up, they are in no position to shell out cash on a pricey ticket. Now, you don't want such an ugly beater that a potential date is afraid to step foot in it, but you know, find a nice middle ground.
Joseph FarleyPublished 3 years ago in Wheel
My First Car Was Destroyed In a Flood
My first car was a brand new 2010 Subaru Forester X Premium. I loved everything about it: the cloth seats, the huge sunroof, the bright headlights, the killer sound system (after I added a small preamp unit, of course), the shiny black paint, the way it revved when I pressed the gas pedal just beyond that special point. It was a beaut, and it was my beaut.
Mark LudasPublished 3 years ago in Wheel
NASCAR's "Win and You're In" Playoff System Needs to Change
For those who do not follow NASCAR, there has been a "playoffs" system in place since 2004. Since its debut in the 2004 season, it has gone through various different versions. The current iteration, that was put into place for the 2014 season (with a tweak for the 2017 season), mimics a championship system seen in football. Sixteen drivers make the NASCAR playoffs, with a win being an instant pass in. Should sixteen drivers not win a race, then the rest are in on points alone. Once sixteen drivers are in the Playoffs, there is a series of three "rounds" with four races each, with four drivers being knocked out of the Playoffs after each round. The same rules apply: "win, and you're in." After the third round of four races, four drivers advance to the final race of the season, the Ford 400. Whoever of the final four drivers in the Playoffs finishes the highest wins the championship. For the 2017 season, NASCAR added "stages" to all of the races, with all races having three stages (with the exception being the Coca Cola 600, the longest race of the year). These stages award points to the top ten finishers at the end of the stage, ten for first and one for tenth. The first place finisher also receives a "Playoff point." The winner of the race also receives five of these Playoff points. Because all sixteen Playoff drivers' points are reset at the turn of a round, the Playoff points are added onto that reset number, giving a driver more points to start off with.
Cameron ShireyPublished 3 years ago in Wheel
What Does the New Engine Formula Mean for Formula 1?
The 2017 season has been a far better one than previous years in terms of exciting racing, with the field becoming closer together in terms of performance. We have certainly seen a decline in the number of races in which Mercedes just drive off in to the distance as we saw so often before.
Best Beginner Motorcycles for First Time Riders
Motorcycles are just as complicated to pick as cars, maybe even a little more. Since they're not like cars, there's a lot of features that every beginner should keep an eye out for. Whether the seat isn't comfortable, or the grips are too rough, there are little things that every new motorcyclist should be aware of.
C.C. CurtisPublished 3 years ago in Wheel
5 Ways To Save Money On Your Auto Insurance
Auto insurance is mandatory if you own a registered vehicle in any state. You pay your premium month after month and wonder when you are ever going to get a break. Having an agent is your best bet if you are looking to lower your monthly auto insurance rate. Your agent will be able to discuss the different discounts available and see which ones are applicable to your account. If your agent has not discussed with you about lowering your rate, continue reading. Here are five ways to save money on your auto insurance.
Matthew HocuttPublished 3 years ago in Wheel
Cars Are Insane
Let's say you have no idea what cars are. Okay, here's how it is. We allow individuals to aim large metal containers in wheels along a hard surface. The only guidance is the edge and the middle of this surface. Sometimes there are lines marking these boundaries, other times there are none.
Dave EverittPublished 3 years ago in Wheel
Best Engines You Can Buy Today
Gearhead's always want to look under your hood and find out exactly what you're working with. They want to know what kind of power the thing has, and trust me, they certainly won't be shy in letting you know if you've got one of the best engines you can buy today. The best engines offer a winning combination of performance and flare, and they come in a variety of cylinders.
Joseph FarleyPublished 3 years ago in Wheel
Why Men Drive Like, Well, Men
In May of 2015, in Stony Creek Metropark, southeast Michigan, three teenage boys were killed in a “single motor vehicle” accident as a result of excessive speeding. (Stafford) The collision involved five boys between the ages of 17 and 18, who were driving at a “very high rate of speed.” (Stafford) This example is just one of numerous accidents that occur within this age group.
Megan CallihanPublished 3 years ago in Wheel
