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A peek under the hood of the global automotive industry.
- Top Story - September 2017
5 Reasons Uber Sucks
Since its inception in 2009, Uber has exploded into a wide-reaching, multi-million dollar company, operating in over 600 countries worldwide and employing thousands of part and full-time drivers. The ride-sharing app has taken up residence in most of our phones, its widget waiting patiently for the occasional drunken Saturday night click, and slowly gathering a loyal following of regular riders.
Teyana JacksonPublished 7 years ago in Wheel The Automobile World's Past and Future
What would we do without our automobiles? They do not appear to be going the way of the buggy whip. The future of the automobile is amazingly bright with so much technology now and so much more ahead. Just think about some of the safety features that have evolved and continue to evolve from camera technology. Artificial intelligence will make us even safer. Think about the huge changes in power source from gasoline to electric. The all-electric cars are now with us in a big way and only getting more accepted and available. Down the road, no pun intended, the driverless car commercially will be with us sooner than we realize.
I Even Had the Bidet...
By the time I was 23 I was editor of a leading car magazine. I could pick the phone up and book a road test for a Porsche, Jaguar, BMW, Mercedes and even a Rolls-Royce or Bentley for a week. If I had a Ferrari Boxer for the weekend, or a Porsche 944 convertible I’d get on the ferry and pop down to the south of France.
Tony BosworthPublished 7 years ago in WheelHow To Buy A Car with Cash
Buying a car with cash can be tricky, and if you don't know what you're doing, it also can be dangerous. While it's true that cash buyers might get better deals with certain car dealers, the truth is that car buyers need to be careful.
Cato ConroyPublished 7 years ago in WheelHow to Buy a Car from a Private Seller
Though I am definitely no fan of going to a car dealership, I prefer going to a dealership over buying a car from a private seller — and from what I can tell, most people feel the same way. Buying a car from a private seller is dodgy, and at times, can even be a very dangerous endeavor.
Ossiana TepfenhartPublished 7 years ago in WheelTips for Buying a Used Car
If you've been reading my work, then you already probably know that many of my friends are mechanics and car enthusiasts. It's a great life perk to have, primarily because you never have to worry about car problems or getting fleeced by a mechanic.
Skunk UzekiPublished 7 years ago in Wheel- Top Story - July 2017
Why European Cars Are Better
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.
Triple Decker SandwichPublished 7 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.
Rowan MarleyPublished 7 years ago in WheelTop 3 Developments in the Automotive Industry That'll Make You Go WOW
Is it any wonder that the automotive industry remains as one of the most versatile, profitable, and interesting in all of business. Heck, if I wasn't a wordsmith, I'd try as hard as possible to get into the whole car making business! The thing is the automotive industry has seen a lot of its ups and downs as well as gone through so many evolutions in such a short period of time in retrospect.
Pierre Roustan, Author of THE CAIN LETTERS and SCARY HORROR STUFF!Published 7 years ago in WheelWorst Car Recalls
Cars get recalled. This is a fact of life. The paint can be toxic. A windshield wiper can malfunction. Maybe a certain kind of tire is made of weaker stuff than standards allow. Either way, plenty of cars get called back for tweaks.
Ray ShikinamiPublished 7 years ago in WheelDoes Your Car Have A Community?
Cars have a very strange relationship with the people who drive them. People either adore them or are just ambivalent about them. The people who adore their cars really go crazy about them - often to the point that it can be aggravating for those who don't own those kinds of cars.
Parag PatelPublished 7 years ago in WheelLookback at the Best Auto Magazines
A lookback at automobile history requires a lookback at the best auto magazines. Ever since the beginning of the auto industry – even before normal people could afford the automatic vehicles – people read and purchased magazines, featuring articles that told of these legendary vehicles.
Mike MavenfulPublished 7 years ago in Wheel