About Michael Stroup
Michael Stroup is a seasoned automotive author with experience in SUVs, Trucks, and JDM sports cars. He credits his passion to gearhead friends and active involvement with car-related ghostwriting assignments. You can find Michael in the mountains, where he dedicates time to snowboarding, hiking, or off-roading!
Latest Articles
11 Things People Mistakenly Believe About Rust On Cars (12 Things They Should)
Rust is every car's biggest enemy. Luckily, there are plenty of effective methods of dealing with it.
23 Cars That Are Way More Reliable Than A Prius
The Toyota Prius is equally famous for being reliable as it is for being boring, but it's far from being the most reliable car you can buy.
The 11 Best Female Racecar Drivers (And 9 Who Can't Drive)
There are some incredible female pro drivers out there...and even more of those that are simply overrated.
The Magic Of Ceramic Coating
Wax all you want; it won't do any good. The only way to really protect your ride is with ceramic coating.
10 Four-Cylinder Cars That Are More Fun Than A V8
V8s are no longer king, and these four-cylinder cars prove fun also comes in smaller packages.
Here's Why The New B-21 Raider Is So Cool
The next generation of stealth bombers is much more than a long-range strike platform, and we find out what makes it so cool.
A Detailed Look At The Mitsubishi 3000GT
The Mitsubishi 3000GT is a highly significant yet almost forgotten JDM classic from the 1990s.
A Detailed Look At The Pontiac Sunbird
Often, big brothers overshadow their siblings. The same was the case for the Pontiac Sunbird, but a closer look reveals it could've shined.
11 Motorcycles From Tom Cruise's Collection (And 11 Cars)
Cruise has both vintage cars and newly released cars in his collection. He shares the same enthusiasm for the motorcycle as well.
The Best Features Of The Toyota Chaser JZX100
The Supra, GT-R, and Type-R get all the press from import bans. The Chaser JZX100, on the other hand, is a suitable alternative that's now available!
Here's Why Everyone Should Own A Pickup Truck
From their practicality to their off-road capabilities, pickup trucks are America's most popular segment for a reason.
Nissan Vs Mazda: Here's Who Makes The Better SUVs
The two Japanese giants put out some of the greatest economy SUVs on the market, but is there a clear winner?
5 Japanese Pickups We'd Buy Over The New Ford Maverick (And 5 American)
The Ford Maverick astonishes with its affordability and usability, but we still wouldn't take it over any of these other options!
23 Of The Cheapest Cars Ever Released To The Public
Throughout the world, auto makers have been trying their best to create cheap options for car buyers everywhere
Here's How The Best Honda And Toyota Sports Cars Compare Over The Years
Despite being known for their incredible economy cars, both Honda and Toyota put forth some of Japan's best sports cars.
These Cheap Naturally-Aspirated Cars Are Perfect To Modify With A Turbo
Naturally aspirated engines might be perfect in the eyes of many, but these cars are begging for a turbo.
The 27 Least Expensive Cars With The Most Torque
Thankfully, for amounts less than $50,000, you have your pick of these 27 cars of different sizes and makes, all with tons of torque.
We'd Buy The 2023 Toyota 4Runner Over Any Of These SUVs
The Toyota 4Runner is expecting a significant upgrade for 2023, and we would buy it over any of these competitors.
Top 20 Used Luxury Cars You Can Buy For Under $15,000
If you have a taste for luxury and you can't afford it, have a look at these cars.
23 Used Cars You Should Never Buy...Because They're Bad
No matter how cheap they may be, these used cars will give you nothing but headaches down the line.