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.
- He earned 2nd place at the 2011 Phi Beta Lambda National Leadership Conference competition in Retail Management.
- His earliest professional writing experience includes press access to the inaugural Bonnaroo Music Festival in 2002 for coverage in a local zine.
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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In these days of spiraling cable prices and streaming services that offer no bundles, there are still places where you can actually watch quality TV for free.
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There are a lot of great things about truck culture. One of them is the classic ads we've enjoyed for decades. Enjoy some of the best Chevy TV ads ever.
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The iconic Ford Mustang had plenty of performance variation between each major redesign.. Here are the most powerful versions Mustangs from each generation.
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The Fujifilm Instax Pal Link 2 bundle includes a tiny camera and printer of tiny photos. Don't be fooled by the cuteness, this adventure doesn't come cheap.
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From the Dodge Pursuit to the Chrysler Enforcer, Stellantis North America has delivered some iconic police cars over the decades. These are 10 of the best.
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An airshow is a great opportunity to see some of the most advanced aircraft in the world demonstrate their incredible abilities. Here are 10 worth checking out.
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Drivers can find amazing roads through almost any part of the world. Here are 10 fantastic routes that you should add to your road trip bucket list.
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Muscle cars were designed to win at the track, but the quest for prestige in competition led to some of the most innovative engineering in automotive history.
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The Honda Accord, once the best selling car in America, is an iconic sedan that has seen many different iterations over the decades. Here are our favorites.
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In 1966, Ford provided its answer to the Jeep and Land Rover. The Bronco went missing for 25 years but now that it's back, let's rank all six generations.
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Electric guitars have been a defining part of popular music for generations, and each major brand has left its own unique mark on our shared musical heritage.
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In its century-long existence, the Chrysler Corporation has produced some truly wonderful vehicles. Here are 10 of the most iconic Mopar cars.
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Of all fifth-generation fighter jets out there, the F-35 is the most in number. Let's look at its multiple variants that serve the Air Force, Navy, and Marines.
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Just because naturally aspirated engines don't have turbos or superchargers like other cars do, doesn't mean they can't make some serious horsepower.
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Chevrolet has put some truly iconic vehicles on the roads over the years, and while many have grown rare, some are more common than you might think.
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World War II brought bigger ships, planes, and weapons. But it also brought a technological push on all fronts, one that paved the way for modern computers.
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Ships have influenced the trajectories of nations for centuries. These 10 warships were pioneers at their time and changed warfare on the high seas.
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The Volkswagen Transport has affectionally been called everything from Microbus to Vanagon over the years, so we've taken to the time to rank our favorites.
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The famous battle between the ironclads USS Monitor and CSS Virginia did not decide the war, but it did help introduce a whole new type of warship.
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The Honda Civic has been around for over 50 years and has seen some incredible changes from generation to generation. Here, we've ranked our favorites.
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The cutting edge technology carried by combat aircraft can lead to some staggering price tags. Here are the most expensive planes ever built by the military.
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From the Mercedes-Benz 300SL to the Nissan Skyline GT-R, many classic sports cars have used an inline-6 engine. These are the best, in our opinion.
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The legend and lore of motorcycle culture has included a few tall tales over the years. These are the most harmful myths to watch out for.
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While diesel and gasoline engines both perform the same general function, the differences in their designs make diesel the more efficient option.
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A car's dashboard doesn't have to be boring and conventional, and in fact, the coolest designs ever released look far into the future.
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The rotary engine isn't found very often these days, but the engine has played its own important role in the history of the automobile.
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Every iconic muscle car from the '60s and '70s is powered by an equally legendary engine. Here are some of the most famous engines of this incredible era.