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Living in a Van
Growing up came fast for me. Living in a household I disagreed with caused me to move out earlier than most teenagers. Although I was already 18, I was naive and thought I was ready for anything. Four moves later, my boyfriend and I were living in a bare, $800/mo, 1 bedroom apartment in a nice part of San Antonio. Big Mistake.
By Courtny Hampton7 years ago in Wheel
996 Turbo or E92 M3
With a budget of about forty thousand the options you have for a fun, comfortable and practical sports car are pretty good. Unless you’re looking for something more specific. Maybe you want to hear turbos spool every morning or you want an obnoxiously loud V8 with 400+ horsepower. Sure you can settle for an EcoBoost or an '01 Cobra and call it a day but you’re better than that.
By Alex Andruntsiv7 years ago in Wheel
10 Best Cars That Don't Depreciate
Normally, I don't like to think of cars in terms of resale value. Doing so, however, is actually a smart way to make your dollar go further. It may seem like a trivial measurement to make, but you'll thank yourself in a few years when you decide you need something new and you get that much more on your trade-in value.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in Wheel
Eight Journeymen NASCAR Drivers Who Deserve a Shot
A journeyman is defined by the dictionary as a "worker or sports player who is reliable but not outstanding." When it comes to NASCAR, that's not entirely true. Any driver that reaches a top level in Motorsports already has proven an exceptional amount of talent, but it mainly boils down to a race team's funding in judging how well a driver can truly perform. These drivers have shown through their consistency. over performance in sub-par equipment, and glimpses of excellence in one off race deals that they deserve a better shot to compete for wins, and even championships at NASCAR's top three levels.
By Kyle Foster7 years ago in Wheel
JDM Gear for Guys
Very few cars have a community as tight-knit and competitive as true JDM machines. JDM, which stands for Japanese Domestic Market, is a specialized genre of cars that are really only supposed to be sold in Japan, but occasionally find themselves stateside as well.
By Cato Conroy7 years ago in Wheel
10 Things You Didn't Know About Electric Cars
Electric cars are now starting to take over the markets, with charging stations appearing in major cities across America. Elon Musk and his Tesla cars have begun to be one of the biggest status symbols people can have—as has the Nissan Leaf and other hybrid cars.
By Buddy Brown7 years ago in Wheel
10 Car Problems You Should Never Ignore. Top Story - August 2018.
There's no telling what can go wrong on a road trip, but if you're starting off with weird noises or a wobbly vehicle, that's a telltale sign for the future. If something is wrong with your car, you may have certain warning signs such as a warning light, leaking fluids, rough shifting, or other bad omens. There are some car problems you should never ignore, while others may be safer for you to wait on. Depending on the issue, you may be in a dangerous situation if you continue to drive your car even a mile longer. It’s important to know the signs to avoid expensive repairs and keep yourself and your passengers safe. Here are the signs you should never ignore and what they might mean.
By Morgan E. Westling7 years ago in Wheel
I Got to Drive an Audi R8 Spyder!
How could this even happen? I for one didn't think it was possible! The first car I ever owned was a '99 Mazda protégé. It was fun and zippy and I think it just had over 100 hp. I now own a 2010 KIA Forte Koup. Although my relatively newer car is a little faster than my previous car, it only has about 150 hp. The 2018 Audi R8 Spyder has a whopping 600hp! I knew I was in for a hell of an experience!
By Brian Anonymous7 years ago in Wheel
Things to Know About the New Genesis Car Brand
The Hyundai company first showed the world its luxury vehicle chops with the release of the first Hyundai Genesis in 2008. This luxury sedan was widely successful, and consumers soon demanded a new luxury brand from Hyundai to rival Lexus, Infiniti, and Acura, the respective luxury wings of Toyota, Nissan, and Honda. In 2015, Hyundai Motor Group answered the call by introducing the Genesis brand. The line made its way to North America last year, and is already sweeping the nation by providing the luxury vehicle experience to a new class of car buyers. Here are some of the most important facts about this new marque.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in Wheel
Why Don't We See Chinese Car Brands on American Streets?
The American car market is one of the most coveted in the world—and unsurprisingly, it's also one of the most difficult car markets to break into. As of right now, only a handful of foreign car manufacturers have been able to survive the cutthroat world of American car buyers.
By Skunk Uzeki7 years ago in Wheel
