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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!

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These Are the Most Obnoxious Car Fads Gearheads Hate

While we don't take ridiculous car fads too seriously, these 10 annoying ones stuck around way longer than they should have.

720hp Toyota AE86 LSX V8
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These Boring Japanese Cars Can Be Modified Into The Coolest Show Cars

An affordable JDM car doesn't have to live its entire life bland, and many of them are sleeping dragons waiting to be modified.

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10 Supercars You Didn't Know Had Rear Seats

A rear bench is not something you'd usually expect to find in a fully-fledged supercar, but these performance machines break the mold.

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Honda Civic Type R And Ford Focus ST Battle It Out For The Ultimate FWD Sports Car Title

Not many FWD cars can claim true sports car status without being scoffed at. Here's how Japan's finest hot hatch compares against the Focus ST.

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5 Terrible Automotive Features We're Glad Are Gone (5 We Miss)

While some of these classic car features bring up feelings of nostalgia, others had us questioning carmakers' sanity.

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These Upcoming Cars Got Us Excited For The Future

With all of these stunning models soon hitting the streets, buyers in the market for a brand-new car have a lot to look forward to.

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JDM
Ranking The Most Ridiculous Cars Japan Ever Produced

When it comes to odd car designs, Japan never ceases to surprise. Here are some JDMs we still can't believe made it to the production line.

The Subaru WRX STI EJ20 engine
10 Most Powerful Four-Cylinder Engines On The Market In 2021

Four-cylinders are no longer relegated to only cheap economy cars; they can now be found in some of the world's coolest performance cars.

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10 Of America's Biggest Gas Guzzlers Ever

Driving one of these American classics will leave your tank empty and your wallet hurting.

Front 3/4 view of the GR86
JDM
8 Reasons Why Cheap JDM Sports Cars Are The Best

Built like tanks yet endlessly fun on the road, the more affordable JDM sports cars are by far the best bang for your buck.

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JDM
Ranking The Fastest Japanese Production Cars Ever Made

Japan isn't known for producing incredibly fast cars, but these machines can put any of their Western counterparts to shame.

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Jeep Compass Vs Cherokee: How The Two Crossovers Compare

While they're both unmistakably Jeep, the Compass and the Cherokee cater to different buyers. Here's how they stack up against each other.

Ford Bronco Lineup
Here's How The 2022 Ford Bronco Compares Against the Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro

One is a modern reincarnation of a classic. The other is an aging veteran. But which SUV comes out on top?

2018 Mazda MX5 Miata
These Japanese Sports Cars Prove That Reliability Does Come Cheap

When it comes to making cheap cars that are just as fun as they are reliable, no one beats the Japanese.

1980 Chevrolet Corvette V8 Sports Car
5 Fast Sports Cars That Won't Impress Anyone (4 Slow Ones That Will)

A high top speed and a ton of horsepower under the hood aren't always enough to make a sports car turn heads.

Lamborghini Huracan Italian Police Car
10 Coolest Cars Ever Used By The Police

The police have always needed fast cars in pursuit of crime. Some just went a little over the top.

2000 Porsche Boxster
These Cheap Sports Cars Are More Fun Than Any Muscle Car

Driving a powerful muscle car is fun, but it can never match the experience you'll get behind the wheel of these cheap sports cars.

2021 Ford Explorer King Ranch Edition: A Three-Row SUV
5 Best SUVs To Buy Used (And 5 You Should Only Buy New)

While buying a reliable used SUV can be an excellent decision, some models are best bought brand-new and with a warranty.

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10 Best Used SUVs Under $15,000 To Buy In 2022

From reliability to practicality, power, comfort, and space, these used SUVs are the best $15,000 you'll spend on a family car.

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10 Affordable AWD Cars You'll Have A Blast Driving On Snow

Winter weather is here, but driving in the snow doesn't have to be scary!

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