gearhead
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gearheads
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I’m not sure exoskeletons are ready for prime time, though early-adopter gearhead types with a couple thousand dollars to burn will have fun with them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
Tim Walz is a gearhead who owns an International Harvester Scout II — a quirky retro SUV that has gained a sizable following in recent years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2024
President Joe Biden, a gearhead with his own vintage Corvette, will showcase his administration’s efforts to promote electric vehicles during a visit to the Detroit auto show.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 14, 2022
Done right, a “Power Play” movie featuring Straubel would be like “Ford v Ferrari,” a gearhead delight with the added stakes of saving the world from fossil fuels.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 25, 2021
Also debuting are two gearhead shows: “Hyperdrive” and “Rust Valley Restorers.”
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 21, 2019
Wankel’s engine is legendary among engineers and gearheads, on account of its simplicity and elegance: It has far fewer parts than a typical piston engine.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
MI> also revealed a concept electric Dodge Charger last year, banking on the legacy of the almost 60-year muscle car brand pulling in EV-averse gearheads.
From Reuters ● Nov. 16, 2023
Bill Kelley is one such expert, part of a growing field of gearheads who, for a price, inspect vehicles on behalf of prospective buyers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2022
“Careless Whisper” — that gearheads are constantly trying to figure out what equipment he’s using.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 4, 2021
There was a built-in audience with the kind of gearheads who love to pore over horsepower, steering and any other little cog that makes a car go vroom.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 24, 2021
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