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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History is full of impressive and fearsome weapons of war, with many increasing in size, some in utility, some not.
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The Second World War propelled innovation and demanded unheard-of manufacturing speed. These were the 10 best fighter jets produced by the Axis and the Allies.
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Imports will always have a place on American roads. This was not always the case for some cars. Here are some of the coolest cars you couldn't buy in America.
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World War II spawned the creation of some very unorthodox vehicles for use in combat, some for the better, others not so much.
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During the Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May era, Top Gear was full of zany stuff. Here are our favorites.
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Many tank design flaws were only apparent once troops were already inside them and taking fire in battle.
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You might have thought you knew about all of your car's special features, but it may be hiding some truly luxurious secrets from you.
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Some aircraft rise above (quite literally) and have left an indelible mark on our collective psyche.
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MRAPs have drastically changed the battlefield experience for soldiers, reducing the risk of casualties by protecting against IEDs.
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Harley-Davidson knows it needs to win over riders if its Livewire electric motorcycles are to succeed. Here's how it plans to do that.
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Avoiding detection by radar has become a necessity for modern military aircraft. Here is how the science behind stealth technology actually works.
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Civil order devolved into chaos with the onset of WWII, and luxury automobile production took a backseat.
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Older aircraft in good condition retain value surprisingly well, and some are worth a small fortune. Here are 11 airplanes that are still worth a lot of money.
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Supercars combine cutting-edge technology with drop-dead gorgeous looks, and a price tag to match. Here are the best ranked from worst to best.
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The Nanoleaf 4D Screen Mirror and Lightstrip Kit expands the brand's vast network of colorful flat shapes, bulbs, and LED strips to enhance your television.
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The muscle car is among the most desirable of vehicles, and there's no need to spend top-dollar on a new Hellcat in order to scratch that itch.
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The Chevrolet K5 Blazer set the stage for the large modern SUV. Here are eight of the coolest and most unique features of the original Chevy K5 Blazer.
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The world has seen a number of highly sophisticated fighter jets, but it has also seen its share of failures. Here are the worst fighter jets ever produced.
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The U.S. Navy has some of the most fearsome ships on the sea. This is the incredible history of the USS Constitution: the world's oldest ship still afloat.
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SUVs are widely popular as luxury, family and off road vehicles. Here are the best SUVs you can buy right now from the most prominent car manufacturers.
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General Motors has produced some of the best-selling automobiles of all time, but every now and then, the American automaker misses the mark.
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Volkswagen has produced a catalog of engines that have helped to define the automaker as among the most innovative in the industry.
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Not all customizations are created equal. These custom engine swaps turned otherwise standard cars into high-performance machines.
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The last century of mechanized warfare is facing a new revolution, one with AI front and center. Here are the 11 scariest military applications of AI.
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Aircraft have a much longer lifespan than many other vehicles, and some have been in service for a long time. Here are 10 of the longest-flying planes.
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The mini-truck enjoyed an era of iconic status in the United States, and these models have stood the test of time to become true legends.
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For better or worse, many features on classic and antique cars are no longer seen on modern vehicles. Here are 10 old car features you can't find on new cars.