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
These American Cars Are Way Too Powerful For Their Own Good
Constantly looking to outperform their competitors, these American cars kept adding power for the sake of power.
Here's What Every Subaru Fan Should Know About STI
Subaru Tecnica International is most famous for the WRX STI, but there's so much more to this high-performance badge.
8 Ways The 2022 Subaru WRX Will Be Better Than Its Predecessor (2 Ways It Won't)
The new Subaru WRX was released to some skeptical reviews. Yet closer examination reveals all the improvements!
Everything You Should Ever Know About Boxer Engine Cars
Boxer engines are more than the odd squat engine that Subaru uses in their cars. They power everything from Porsches to sports bikes.
23 Things That Really Happened Behind The Scenes Of Fast N' Loud
Here's everything you never knew about Fast N’ Loud, the Gas Monkey Garage, and the brain behind the whole operation—Richard Rawlings.
The 20 Fastest Pickups 0-60 MPH
Once a ridiculous dream, some pickup trucks are nowadays able to outrun true sports cars in a straight line.
Ranking The Fastest Mid-Engined Sports Cars Still On Sale
Once the envy of the car world, mid-engine sports cars are now a dying breed. Here are the fastest examples still on sale.
Nissan Vs Toyota: Here's Who Made Better Sports Cars
Both Japanese brands are just as skilled at making track weapons as they are at outselling western consumer car brands. But who does it better?
20 Of The Sickest Motorcycles Anyone Can Buy For Under $5,000
From superbikes to cruisers, these are some of the coolest motorcycles you can pick up used for $5,000.
Nobody Wants To Buy These New Sports Cars
With the raging popularity of SUVs and electric cars, sports cars losing traction on the market, and some brand-new models are barely selling at all.
5 JDM Sports Cars That Were More Powerful Than Claimed (And 5 Muscle Cars)
Manufacturers being a bit too conservative when disclosing their cars' power outputs is not a new phenomenon, and many cars are cooler because of it.
Here Are The Most Unusual Engines To Ever Make It On The Roads
Let's move away from the standard inline-four and V8s and check out these extremely unusual engines that made it into production cars.
These Are The Best SRT Cars To Buy Used In 2022
Built for pure performance and thrills, SRT cars often don't come cheap. Buying used is a different story.
2016 WRX STI Vs 2021 WRX: Here's Which Subaru To Go For
Similar in both price and performance, the 2016 WRX STI and 2021 WRX go head to head as we determine which one provides better value.
10 Cheapest Japanese Sports Cars That'll Crack 150 MPH
Embodying the spirit of JDM culture, these Japanese cars are living proof that a fast car doesn't necessarily have to mean an expensive one.
These 2022 Models Desperately Need A Redesign
While numerous 2022 models received redesigns that were home runs, several others are still desperately waiting their turn!
10 Reasons Why The Original Honda NSX Is The Coolest JDM Ever Made
It's not like Japan hasn't made dozens of amazing sports cars, but we're convinced the Honda NSX easily tops them all.
10 Cars We're Looking Forward To Driving In Gran Turismo 7
Releasing March 4, 2022, Gran Turismo 7 will feature more than 420 unique cars, but here are the 10 we're most excited to try out.
Here's Why The 2022 Honda Civic Si Is The Best Daily Driver Sports Car Under $30,000
Offering razor-sharp handling, a great manual transmission, and a refined interior, the new Civic is hard to beat for just $27,300.
These Japanese Sleepers Are Insane With Some Under-The-Hood Mods
Despite their unassuming looks and economy car roots, these JDM cars are designed to make the perfect sleepers.