Joe Capraro - SlashGear

With Us Since

2022

Location

Chella, Valencia, Spain

School

Brookdale Community College, University of Massachusetts, University of Texas

Expertise

Apple Products, Space Exploration, Vintage Jeeps

Joe has covered automotive technology and auto racing for various websites, as well as writing extensively about television, movies, sports, and politics.
He's had previous careers in IT and as an auto mechanic.
Joe has restored several older Jeeps and International Scouts and has driven some of them across the US, Canada, and Mexico.

Experience

Joe worked in tech support throughout most of his 20s before following briefly in his grandfather's footsteps and working as an auto mechanic. He then went back to college and moved into journalism, putting his tech skills to use as the operations manager for an independent TV station in Idaho before rediscovering his passion for writing and combining it for his love for technology and machinery.

Education

Joe has a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism from the University of Massachusetts and a master's degree in photojournalism from the University of Texas.

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Stories By Joe Capraro

Cars

Cars

6 Of The Most Famous Vans From Pop Culture

While vans might not be the coolest vehicles on the road, there are plenty of iconic ones in film and television. These are some of the most famous.
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Motorcycles

Motorcycles

4 Harley-Davidson Models We All Love To Hate

Harley-Davidson is the largest motorcycle manufacturer in the U.S., but that doesn't mean there aren't a few duds Here are some Harleys we all love to hate.
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Cars

Cars

8 Of Our Favorite Wood-Paneled Vehicles Of All Time

In the 1970s and '80s, cars were all the rage if they had wood panels, and still exist today. Here are some of our favorite wood-paneled vehicles of all time.
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Cars

Cars

The 7 Coolest Muscle Cars Of 1969

When discussing the greatest years in automotive history, 1969 always comes up, and for good reason. These models defined car culture at the time.
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Cars

Cars

6 Of The Most Underappreciated Chevrolet Muscle Cars

In its century-plus history, Chevrolet has given us legendary muscle cars like the Corvette and Camaro. But here are six that have often been overlooked.
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Cars

Cars

5 Classic Mopars That Make Great Restoration Projects

If you're in the market for a new project car, restoring a classic Mopar can be a great choice for enthusiasts. These are our top picks.
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Harbor Freight

Harbor Freight

5 Useful Trailer Accessories You Can Get At Harbor Freight

Harbor Freight offers a host of trailer accessories. Here are some useful jacks, lights, and storage boxes that can help make your next haul a breeze.
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Cars

Cars

The 6 Coolest Cars From Breaking Bad

The attention to detail is a big reason why Breaking Bad won so many fans during its run, and that detail extended to the cars chosen to appear on the TV show.
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Cars

Cars

6 Chevrolet Models That Ruled The 1980s

After new fuel regulations and shortages, the 1970s weren't a great era for American cars. In the 1980s, that changed. These Chevys were the best of the decade.
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Cars

Cars

5 Toyota Concept Cars That Made Us Ask 'What Were They Thinking?'

While Toyota is known to be reliable and great at holding its resale value, there were times when the car manufacturer made some odd-concept vehicles.
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Cars

Cars

6 Of The Coolest Cars To Appear On The Simpsons

The Simpsons has featured a lot of iconic vehicles over the decades, both real and fictional. These are some of the strangest, funniest, and best overall.
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Naval

Naval

Unexpected Jobs That Exist On A US Navy Aircraft Carrier

Aircraft carriers have their fair share of pilots and sailors, but these vessels have a few other jobs on board that help keep these floating cities operating.
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Classic Cars

Classic Cars

6 Of The Coolest Classic Cars With Tailfins

The tailfin may have faded decades ago as a prominent feature on American cars, but the retro look is still stunning, and these classic cars absolutely rock it.
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Cars

Cars

5 Reasons Why Your Car Might Smell Like Burning Rubber

If your car starts making a smell sort of like burning rubber, it can be very alarming. Here are some typical examples of what causes that and what to do.
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Cars

Cars

5 Of The Most Iconic Chevrolet Cop Cars Ever Built

Police and defense forces frequently call upon Chevy to make them specialized vehicles. Here are some of the most iconic Chevrolet cop cars ever built.
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Tools

Tools

5 Cheap Lowe's Tools Under $25 That Still Have Great Reviews

If you need to bulk up your home tool kit, you'll be happy to know Lowes has a number of tools that can be had for under $25. Here are some of our favorites.
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Cars

Cars

The Most Iconic Chevy Models From The 1950s

Chevrolet has no shortage of iconic vehicles, but those from the 1950s have a certain appeal and pop culture legacy that makes them American classics.
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Cars

Cars

5 Of The Greatest Moments In Le Mans Racing History

In its incredible history (minus a few skipped years), The 24 Hours of Le Mans has seen some pretty memorable moments. These are the greatest.
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Cars

Cars

4 Forgotten Pontiac Models That Deserve More Recognition

Pontiac had no shortage of hits and misses in its decades making cars, but what about the underrated ones that got ignored? We're taking a look at those.
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Cars

Cars

5 European Cars With American Muscle Car Engines

New fuel regulations and changing customer attitudes ended muscle car production in the U.S., but Europe was still making them, sometimes with American engines.
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Technology

Technology

6 Of The Most Powerful Outboard Boat Engines Ever Built

Forget sailing sedately over the waters; these outboard motors will transform your pleasure craft into a raging, seaborne beast.
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Cars

Cars

5 Awesome Hondas That Were Never Sold In America

Honda has been a reliable and popular car brand for years, but there were some Honda models that never made it to the United States, and we wish they did.
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Cars

Cars

5 Of The Most Iconic Pontiac Convertibles Ever Made

While the Pontiac brand is no longer with us, they still have quite a history to look back on, including these beautiful convertibles they made.
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Classic Cars

Classic Cars

5 Harbor Freight Tools You'll Want For Your Next Classic Car Restoration Project

Restoring a classic car is a rewarding experience, but before you start the project, here are five tools from Harbor Freight you are going to need.
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Cars

Cars

Honda Warning Lights: What Each Symbol Means And How To Interpret Their Colors

You're out driving in your Honda, and suddenly your dashboard lights up like a box of crayons. What do all those symbols and colors mean? We have the answer.
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Electric Vehicles

Electric Vehicles

5 Cars That Honda Should Have Never Discontinued

Honda has had some great cars in its lineup that didn't survive the test of time. Here are some of our favorites that we wish were still around.
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Cars

Cars

5 Underrated Buick Muscle Cars Every Car Enthusiast Should Know

Buick may not be synonymous with muscle cars in many people's minds, but the luxury manufacturer did launch a handful of models that fit into that category.
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