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.
Amazing 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 WheelWhy 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 6 years ago in WheelMotorcycling Is Dying!
This is a conversation I had with another biker. Me- "I know that you are a supporter of riders' rights as your attendance to recent demonstrations shows."
auto pilotPublished 7 years ago in WheelMyths About Your Car Battery
Whether it be jumpstarting, faulty lights, or scarce use, vehicular batteries are some seriously dangerous death traps when incorrectly maintained. Worse than bad habits that damage your car, these myths are very common and can be extremely detrimental to your vehicle.
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.
Triple Decker SandwichPublished 7 years ago in WheelHow 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.
Cato ConroyPublished 7 years ago in WheelDo 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.
Ossiana TepfenhartPublished 7 years ago in Wheel