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How Are Monster Trucks Made?. Top Story - July 2018.
Bob Chandler, the putative inventor of the monster truck, had no idea where the project would take him when he began. But as he added larger and larger tires to his Ford truck, and made many adjustments to the structure in order to accommodate new demands, a legacy was born. This original monster truck, Bigfoot, one of the most popular monster trucks of all time, paved the way for a whole new, exciting style of entertainment.
By Nicola P. Young8 years ago in Wheel
How to Change Your Oil
Keeping track of your oil is one of the simplest, yet most important aspects of car maintenance. The quality of your oil affects everything else about how the engine runs, so you can't slack on replacing it when it needs to be replaced. Paying attention to your oil levels is one of the easiest ways to make your car last longer.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick8 years ago in Wheel
Best Alternatives to ZipCar
With the turn of the century, a change started in car rentals—there was a demand for hourly rentals at a low price for people who didn't own their own car. Zipcar was on of the innovators in this field, with the ability to lock and unlock a rental with your phone and drive away, all without ever stopping by a rental agency. Since then, peer to peer car rental apps and services has exploded. For daily drivers, membership fees can be steep, but worth the upfront price for the low priced rentals available. If you only need a car for a day or even a couple hours, there are many companies that offer daily rates, and some that offer hourly rates as well. For those that don't like to drive, peer to peer ridesharing services have also become ubiquitous with going out for the night.
By Dave Schneider8 years ago in Wheel
Mazda’s Highs and Lows over the Years
This year, Japanese car manufacturer Mazda celebrated the production of 50 million vehicles in Japan. This impressive milestone demonstrates just how far the company has come since it started out in cork production back in 1920!
By Elena Willson8 years ago in Wheel
How to Keep Car Floors Clean
When it comes to big purchases, few are bigger than getting a new, or at least new to you, car. To keep your new car fresh or restore some life to your beater, we've gathered the top tips to getting your car carpets clean, and keeping them that way. The carpet, after all, is a spot in your car that everyone forgets to clean. Keeping car floors clean is a sure way to increase the resell value of a car and keep that new car feeling longer.
By Stephanie Gladwell8 years ago in Wheel
Top 18 Must-Have Car Accessories & Gadgets 2018. Top Story - June 2018.
Road tripping is great, especially if you have a reliable car. Your car can become your own personal chariot to beautiful beaches, gorgeous roadside attractions, and some of the best music festivals in the country.
By Buddy Brown8 years ago in Wheel
Best Steering Wheel Covers
Steering wheel covers add to the appearance of your car, particularly the interior. They're really the best accessories to modernize an old car. You can dress up an older car and make it look like new, or you can choose accessories that allow your personality to shine through. See if any of the following wheel covers appeal to you.
By Brad Gould8 years ago in Wheel
Best Car Spoilers You Can Buy in 2018
They're called car spoilers for a reason: because they're an exterior upgrade that has the capability to increase the speed of a vehicle, hence why they are placed on a majority of professional race cars. It's not something everyone will want, but for those who do, it's something special for sure.
By George Nekilan8 years ago in Wheel
Best Blind Spot Mirrors You Can Buy in 2018
Blind spot mirrors are honest to goodness life savers. They help even the most skilled and experienced drivers avoid colliding with other drivers, and are a great way to navigate any roadways in a far safer manner. Yet, as is the case with just about any product you can name, not all are alike or equal in performance or design and function. Yes, most are meant to view cars hiding in your blind spot, and offer support to the rearview mirror and even the side view mirrors. However, some do more than just attempt to illuminate and/or eliminate blind spots.
By Arnold Seleskey8 years ago in Wheel
10 Car Features You'll See in the Future
2018 is an exciting time to be following the world of cars. Many new and experimental technologies are announced practically on a daily basis, and car companies are becoming increasingly close to many technologies we previously considered to be out of reach. Just a few years ago, it wasn't particularly fascinating to hear what technologies car companies were coming up with. Sure, there's a new safety feature here and there, but anything exciting was always speculative, as they simply didn't have the means yet to make vehicles with such advanced features. However, the day has finally come where these dreams become reality. From simple advancements like new navigation systems and updated to game-changing technologies like fully autonomous vehicles and cars that run on renewable energy, here are ten features you’ll see in the future of cars.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick8 years ago in Wheel
