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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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.
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When you think of a sports car, you probably think of a big price tag. While that's often the case, there are many affordable models with power to spare.
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Whether you're new to self-maintaining your car's engine or have been doing it for years, these eight essential tools should provide a helping hand.
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Fighter jets are such powerful and fascinating machines that some have become recognizable by the public. Here are the most iconic fighter jets ever.
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Chrysler's Hemi V8 engine is one that needs no introduction to gearheads. Here's everything you need to know about the latest engines, Hellcat and Hellephant.
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War can be a source of innovation that eventually benefits the civilian world. These vehicles, made for the military, are great technological leaps forward.
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Toyota is a paragon of quality and reliability in the automotive industry. Let's delve into the root causes of this passion for dependability.
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For as often as you may seen police vehicles on the road, it's easy to forget what law enforcement cars are capable of. Here are some of the fastest you'll see.
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Some are pricey because of sheer size and capacity, while others break the bank with luxury features, but these are the most expensive commercial jets up there.
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When you think of NASCAR, you probably have a specific vehicle in mind. However, all sorts of cars have found themselves in a NASCAR race over the years.
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Ford is an automotive company that needs no introduction. Of all the impressive engines the company has manufactured in its lengthy tenure, these are the best.
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Bosozoku cars can be impractical, but they are always attention grabbing. Here is the wild history behind one of the world's most unique custom car cultures.