Justin Owen
School
Tulsa Technology Center, Tulsa Community College, Oklahoma State University
Expertise
Automotive Repair, Automotive History, Technology And Engineering Research
- With a lifelong obsession for all things mechanical, Justin has performed repairs on airport baggage tugs, Indian-made tuk-tuks, classic Studebakers, and everything in-between.
- Justin's automotive writing ranges from practical ("Fuel Injection Vs Carburetor: The Biggest Pros And Cons") to fascinating ("Inside The Bizarre World Of Bosozoku Cars").
- He's also published a variety stories on aviation, including one piece that explored the fearsome history of the McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle.
Experience
Justin's automotive experience began with wrenching on his first motorcycle as a teenager, which prompted him to enroll in technical school to learn how to do it professionally. He spent many years in the automotive field with stints managing dealer accessory sales, a used car service center, and a multi-line motor scooter dealer. While honing those skills in the workforce and later furthering his secondary education, writing became another talent that would merge his mechanical knowledge and passion into another profession. After landing various freelance jobs and a short stint writing for HotCars, Justin found a place at Static Media contributing to SlashGear, writing primarily on automotive topics with the occasional foray into the world of technology and computers.
Education
Justin graduated from Tulsa Technology Center studying auto service technology before studying accounting and business at Tulsa Community College and Oklahoma State University-Tulsa.
SlashGear's content hails from a group of experienced technology and automotive editors and a wide-ranging team of writers, engineers, enthusiasts, and experts across consumer tech and transportation. Our goal is to provide up-to-the-minute breaking news coverage as well as original and engaging opinion and editorial content that serves as the ultimate resource for those who want to stay up to date on the latest and greatest the industry has to offer.
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Stories By Justin Owen
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Classic motorcycles can sell for astronomical sums at auction to buyers seeking to preserve a piece of automotive history for themselves.
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The Challenger disaster shook the nation in 1986, and led to NASA re-approaching its processes for accountability and launch approval.
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Diesel cars aren't as popular in the United States as they are elsewhere, but several major automakers have included options in their lineups.
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The Pontiac Bonneville was one of the longest running car lines of all time, in production for almost five decades. Here's how they stack up, aesthetically
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Kawasaki has produced some of the most innovative and successful motorcycles ever made, and the company has a fascinating history.
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The Pontiac Banshee was one of John DeLorean's most unique concepts, but unfortunately, the cool-looking car never made it to production.
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The Eureka RapidWash NEW430 is a modern combination vacuum and mop with features that make it well worth the cash it costs.
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The 4.6L V8 engine has powered some of Ford's most iconic models and represented several periods of innovation for the classic automaker.
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Rebuilding a car engine is a rewarding and challenging process, and having the right tools for the job is necessary to get it done.
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There are several major reasons why an engine misfire might happen, and not all of them require taking your car into a mechanic's shop.
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Jeep has produced some of the most iconic automobiles in American manufacturing, and these specific models made the brand what it is.
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Air-cooled engines aren't common on the road nowadays, but these engines have played an important role throughout automotive history.
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Buying a lawnmower can be tricky. There are so many similar brands and models, it can be hard to tell the good from the bad. Here's how the major ones stack up.
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The Segway-Ninebot eKickScooter E2 Pro has the power and the features to travel to work and play -- but without shocks, is it caught between worlds?
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Some cars use carburetors and some use fuel injection. These two methods of getting fuel into your engine have a long history, so what's the difference?
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The Pontiac brand may be no more, but over its lifetime, this GM-owned automaker produced some of America's most beloved vehicles.
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If you're building out your garage workshop, or just looking to replace tools, Ryobi's affordable battery-powered options could make for a great fit.
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Studebaker was a respected American automaker for decades, until a disastrous merger, coupled with a failure to keep up with the times, did them in.
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Preston Tucker wanted to make cars that were beautiful, fast, and safe to drive. His tragic story is an object lesson in the basics of financing a business.
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The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro is Amazon's new best in video security hardware. But barring the need for battery-only functionality, is this device worth it?
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The name Packard, that once evoked elegance and luxury in an automobile, was brought to an ignominious end by disastrous financial and design decisions.
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Big block V8 engines have plenty of utility for what it can provide consumers with its size. Here are 10 of the most iconic of the big block variety.
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America's electric vehicle industry may have a head start, but China is coming up quickly, penetrating international markets and selling their EVs for less.
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The V8 is the engine an automaker uses when power and heavy lifting are called for. Here are the most reliable workhorses of the V8 configuration.
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Collectors of vintage vehicles will be sure to want to pick up these rare trucks from manufacturers around the world, but only if they are there to be found.
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Ford is known for its trucks and cars in the United States, but the brand has had many big successes with models only available overseas.
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Car maintenance can be quite costly, so learning how to perform certain procedures yourself can save you money and increase your knowledge too.