Michael Teo Van Runkle is a journalist who covers the evolving world of mobility at all levels. His interests range from pickup trucks to supercars, commuter EVs, motorcycles and motorsport. He caught the car bug early while staring out the window at all the amazing makes and
Test-Driving The 2025 Aston Martin Vantage, A Stone-Cold Stunner
For model year 2025, Aston Martin’s long-tenured Vantage receives a serious revamp that simultaneously updates style, connectivity, and power output.
Test-Driving The 2025 Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II
Rolls-Royce continues to defy logic with the luxurious Cullinan Series II, which improves the SUV's design while retaining all the creature comforts and performance.
Test-Driving The 2024 Lotus Emira Turbo, A Svelte Miniature Supercar
The Lotus Emira equipped with a 2.0-liter AMG turbo-four proves that torque and chassis tuning can overcome the lack of a manual transmission for the enthusiast driver.
Test-Driving A California-Legal V8-Powered Custom Restomod Pickup
I spent a week test-driving the Corris Gray Metallic truck, both on-road and off, to learn more about how Osprey Custom Cars' builds continue to improve.
Test-Driving Gateway Bronco’s Officially Licensed Shelby Sport SUV
Gateway Bronco's new Shelby Sport SUV pairs a 760-hp supercharged V8 with a manual gearbox, plus carbon-fiber bodywork, to fully live up to Carroll Shelby's legacy.
Ducati Details All-New V2 Engine, Hinting At New Bikes For 2025
Ducati's newest V2 engine tips the scales at a featherweight 120 pounds, yet abandoning desmodromic valves raises questions about new bikes debuting at EICMA this year.
Test-Driving The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e Plug-In Hybrid
A first drive in the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e plug-in hybrid, which manages 54 miles of electric range while delivering just the right amount of interior tech and luxury.
Test-Driving A Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3, Steve McQueen’s Ideal Sedan
One drive in a 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 at Monterey Car Week, almost a twin of Steve McQueen's favorite sport sedan, brings up memories of a bygone era of motoring.
Test-Driving The 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor Off-Road And In Town
For 2024, Ford decided to sell a Raptor variant of the mid-sized Ranger pickup in America with slightly less aggressive off-roading capability than its bigger siblings.
Charlotte Motor Speedway Announces Ten Tenths Circuit And Motor Club
The Ten Tenths Circuit and Motor Club announced in Charlotte, North Carolina, offers a luxurious new homebase for automotive enthusiasts on the East Coast.