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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Lockheed Martin is a name brand in the defense industry that needs no introduction. Here are eight of the finest aircrafts the company has produced yet.
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Pony cars are a quintessential American phenomenon, and many of the segments most iconic models have come from the United States. Here are 10 of the coolest.
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The roadster is in some ways a throwback to a previous age of driving, but there are still both great roadsters being made and sold, and a demand for them.
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Station wagons were phased out by SUVs and crossovers, but hold plenty of nostalgia for people who grew up around them. Here are 10 we'd like to see again.
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Mopar cars cover a wide range of classic brands, but a few are so rare you are unlikely to ever see them in the wild. Here are some of the hardest to find.
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Muscle cars have a rich history when it comes to Hollywood. In some cases, the cars even wound up becoming big enough stars on par with the actors themselves.
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Amazon Echo Frames return with much of the same features and hardware as before — could it be time to give them a try, at long last?
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Get an expert rundown on what to check, what to inspect, and what to walk away from when buying a used car, including potential red flags — that may not be.
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Mini motorcycles are fun and fascinating niche vehicles that are more and more being used by commuters on the streets, instead of just on backwoods trails.
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The Yamaha Motor Company has a history that spans decades. Here is everything worth knowing about the company and its deep roster of iconic motorcycles.
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The IROC-Z remains a highlight of the iconic Camaro lineup. Here is everything you need to know about one of the coolest cars from the 1980s.
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An unreliable engine can easily cost you thousands of dollars in repairs. These engines are some of the worst that ever found their way into a production car.
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In service since 1974, the F-15 has reliably been part of the U.S. military and its allies for decades and still has a place in the modern air force.
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The Suzuki Samurai has proven an endearing icon in the 4x4 community, but it traveled a rocky road to get there. Here is the story behind the Suzuki Samurai.
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The steering wheel is often a fairly forgettable part of the overall aesthetic of a car. These innovative and gorgeous steering wheels, however, stand out.
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Ford has built an impressive stable of vehicles over the last century. Here are the models that have topped the company sales charts year after year.
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With Volkswagen committed to electrification, the forthcoming 60th anniversary of the Golf may never arrive. So, let's rank the eight generations we do have.
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The BMW 3 Series may not be the German automaker's speediest, but they are good-looking cars with modern relevance. With that said, which generation is fastest?
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With the DB12 set to take over as Aston Martin's grand tourer in 2024, let's look at what made its predecessor, the DB11, extraordinarily expensive.
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Replacing old, broken down car parts in your vehicle is an inevitability, but have you ever thought about what happens to old parts? Here are some examples.
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The prominence of camper vans is rapidly on the rise. If you have or are looking to invest in a camper, here are a few innovative upgrades to consider.
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On average, a car's platform changes every 6.7 years, but some have been produced for much longer. These 10 cars have the most outdated platforms of all.
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If you have an older car, there are plenty of things that you can do to make it look like new. Here are seven simple ways to upgrade your car.
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Classic American muscle cars are generally a good investment for collectors. Here are 12 muscle cars that are great buys, and worth every penny.
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Classic American cars are known for their size, power, and impressive styling. Here are ten of the most opulent vehicles ever produced by American car makers.
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The value of different generations of Chevrolet Impalas varies wildly, so we've ranked all 10 by their current average price on the resale market.
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Ring Stick Up Cam Pro adds another layer of versatility and feature power to its non-pro predecessor — is it worth the premium?