fact or fiction
Is it fact or merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores the myths and beliefs we hold about gas guzzlers, self-driving cars and our on-road lives.
What to Know When Buying a Used Car
Not only can buying a certified pre owned car save money for the purchaser, it also ensures they have a greater variation of options at hand. CPO cars also make great first vehicles for new drivers who are at a greater risk for getting in an accident than their avid driver counterparts.
Richard OwensPublished 6 years ago in Wheel10 Signs It Is Time You Need New Brakes
Whether you know nothing about cars or are a complete car junkie, it's always important to stay alert and aware of your vehicle. It's just as important as paying attention while driving. From general knowledge, knowing how the car functions overall, to more specific instances, like knowing when to replace your exhaust system, any automobile know-how can save you from dangerous accidents and situations.
Brayden SimmonsPublished 6 years ago in WheelDon't Text and Drive
We have all heard the the slogan, "Don't Drink and Drive." The same idea should also apply to those who have the urge to send a text message while driving on the open road as well. Operating a cellular phone whilst driving has only been banned in a few states across America. In 2015, states like California New Jersey and Hawaii has all seen this ban come into effect. This ban has also been in effect across various cities in North America as well. This ban came into effect due to a significant increase in the number of motor vehicle fatalities that were directly caused due to texting while driving. Studies have shown that being distracted while texting and driving is actually more dangerous than getting behind the wheel after you have been drinking. That being said, there should be a ban on texting while driving in all states across America and every city in North America as well. Next time you get behind the wheel, do yourself and others on the road a favor. Leaving your phone in the back seat in case you need to pull over to make a call in case of an emergency. If you do have the urge to send someone an email or text while you're out and about cruising, leave your cellphone at home. Taking this into consideration, will save you and others a lot of grief and misery. Above all else, refraining from using your cellphone while you're behind the wheel can save lives. Including your own. Please don't text and drive.
Janelle OuelletPublished 6 years ago in WheelSettle It Down
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration defines road rage as "The operation of a motor vehicle in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger persons or property." This doesn't just pertain to other drivers on the road. It is any driver or pedestrian that the aggression is targeted at. Rage is defined as 1: violent, uncontrollable anger, 2: feel or express violent behavior. To do this while operating a motor vehicle of any sort is considered road rage. Some examples of road rage are, but not limited to, cutting off other drivers, verbal insults, physical threats, dangerous driving, no turn signal, excessive honking, and insulting gestures.
Rachel AndersonPublished 6 years ago in WheelUrban Space
According to Bill Watterson, the legendary American cartoonist, “If you can’t win by reason, go for volume.” This piece of language stands to be true in relation to the body of work analyzed in this essay for many reasons. As this writing progresses, we will explore the many validations of evidence that support why volume and reason win the favor of the author’s writing. Clive Thompson says, “Self-driving cars will be a positive impact on the world, as parking lots will reduce.” Ultimately he has made a great argument with many reliable sources to back his thesis.
V O I C E | OmniversePublished 6 years ago in WheelWhich Vehicles Hold Their Value Best?
Just like many of the expensive pieces that we buy in our lives, many of them still hold their values to this day. Whether you took amazing care of the item and it's still worth buying today, that item probably has a pretty high resale value. Cars play a large role when it comes to holding value. However, not all cars will be worth their original price in the future. Clearly, this mainly goes for the more high-end brands and their exquisite models.
C.C. CurtisPublished 6 years ago in WheelDriving 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.
Leigh MacfarlanePublished 6 years ago in WheelWhy You Shouldn't Run Your Car Low on Gas
Though tempting, picking up the habit of using every last bit of your car's fuel is never a good idea. Understanding the inner workings of your car is crucial to coming to terms with how poorly you are treating your vehicle by refusing to feed it fuel.
Adrian ScottPublished 6 years ago in WheelAmazing Facts About BMW You Probably Didn't Know
BMW, which if you didn’t know stands for Bayerische Motoren Werke (Bavarian Motor Works), has grown into a multi-national corporation that specializes in the manufacturing of automobiles, of which can be found in a wide berth of available designs and concepts. Having just unveiled two world premiers at the North American International Auto Show, an updated i8 Coupe and the all-new X2, in addition to being one of the most sought after motorcycle brands in the market, it’s hard to believe the company first initiated in the production of aeronautic engines. Add to that an ever growing list of hidden secrets, like their being an aeronautic interior design manufacturer and an icon that has long been situated in confusion, there's much to know about BMW that has been previously left guarded by history.
Johnson BernardPublished 6 years ago in WheelWorst Exotic Car Crashes in History
We all know how beautiful foreign and exotic cars are, but the prices are what really frightens us. As much as we adore these cars through the internet and dream of getting our hands on one... we'd have to sell a organ for one. And if we happen to buy an exotic car, we basically give it more love and treat it better than a child. There are people out there who do own our dream car and do treat it as how we personally would. But then there are exotic car owners who somehow get into accidents.
C.C. CurtisPublished 6 years ago in Wheel- Top Story - January 2018
Common Mustang Misconceptions
The Mustang lifestyle isn't for everyone. With many models being hated and others adored, the Mustang is one of America's most influential and controversial sports cars. I've gotten a lot of feedback through the years and it is always one of a few things.
Sasha ChamblissPublished 6 years ago in Wheel These Cars Will Get You a Ticket If You Drive Them
We all have a friend who has a car that always seems to get stopped by policemen. Even if they are going 31 miles per hour in a 30 mile per hour speed limit area, a cop will pull them over and write them up.
Rowan MarleyPublished 6 years ago in Wheel