|  | From Jonathan Lamas, your About Auto & Wheels Editor Today I asked a buddy of mine what he thinks of the Scion xB. He gave me a one word response. "Box." Come on now! There's more to Scion's xB than that. | | Test Drive: 2013 Scion xB review Aaron Gold, our Guide to Cars says, "The Scion xB is marketed as a box-on-wheels for the young at heart." Of course, there's more to the story than just that. This affordable ride offers plenty of room, responsive handling, and your choice of a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic transmission. Come along as we take Scion's latest xB out for a cruise. | The Five Most Common Beginner Mistakes in Motorcycling Motorcycling is a risky venture. It can also be a very rewarding one. Whether you've been riding for years, or only a few months, we can all learn from the mistakes of others. This week Basem Wasef, our Guide to Motorcycles, takes a look at the five most common mistakes made by beginner riders. | DIY: Replace Your Brake Pads Years ago I enlisted the help of a buddy to change the brake pads on my car. I'd grown tired of the constant screeching noises emanating from my car every time I put my foot down (A good sign your brake pads have worn out!). While the job wasn't the most basic of fixes, it wasn't the most difficult either. Are your brakes giving you a hard time? Maybe it's time to change the pads. | Car Safety 101: Anti-Lock Brakes On the topic of brakes, our Guide to Car Tech, Jeremy Laukkonen, recently put together a great guide explaining anti-lock brakes. What are they, how do they work, and what's the point? Most importantly, what should you do if they fail, and how have they improved over the years? | | | | Related Searches | | | | Featured Articles | | | | | | | | Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics | | | | You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Auto & Wheels newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com | | | | | | Advertisement | |