Michael De Kock
470 articles published since October 17, 2021
About Michael De Kock
Michael De Kock is passionate about cars and everything from avocados to particle accelerators. He has studied psychology and knows a little bit about fixing cars (old Land Rovers mostly). He also blogs and has a book, 125 Creative Writing Prompts for Petrolheads, available on Amazon. His philosophy in life: Stop the hate - Adopt a V8.
10 Best Used Sports Cars With Lower Maintenance Costs
Not all sports cars are good investments when it comes to reliability and maintenance, but there are a few that are worth the money.
Toyota's Secret Sauce: Here's Why The Brand's Models Are So Reliable
Toyota sits at the top of the reliability food chain, and in this article, we will delve into why that is.
Tesla Reliability Ratings: Here's What You Need To Know
Teslas are known for their excellent reliability and dependability over a long period of time – but are they really?
2025 Lotus Cortina: Price, Release Date, Specs, And Everything We Know
The Cortina will be the first 4-door sedan made by Lotus since the Carlton of the 1990s, so it has some big tires to fill.
2024 Porsche Macan EV: Price, Release Date, Specs, And Everything We Know
It is only logical for the best-selling Porsche to get a battery-electric version to capitalize on the success of the model.
2025 Mini Cooper Electric: Price, Release Date, Specs, And Everything We Know
2025 will see a new generation of Mini Cooper SE, and hopefully, it will be a bit more exciting than the outgoing model.
2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Price, Release Date, Specs, And Everything We Know
2024 sees an all-new Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan, featuring 4- and 6-cylinder engines from the get-go – all with mild- or plug-in hybrid tech.
2025 Mercedes-Benz EQG: Price, Release Date, Specs, And Everything We Know
2025 will see a fully electrified version of Mercedes-Benz’s famous G-Wagon, allowing the off-roading monster to continue roaming the streets.
2024 Toyota Tacoma: Price, Release Date, Specs, And Everything We Know
Thanks to the many press releases, the Toyota Tacoma for the 2024 model year has quite a bit to look forward to.
Fastest Used Luxury Sports Cars For $40K To $50K
Luxury sports cars are more attuned to daily driving, but still retain all the performance of their track-focused counterparts.
10 Used JDM Cars Flying Under The Radar
Popular JDM cars are expensive, but if you look slightly past the big names, you'll find plenty of overlooked gems worth buying.
10 Reliable V8 Engines You Can Trust To Last Longer
Discover some of the industry's toughest V8s that'll stand the test of time, along with others to watch out for.
10 Most Reliable Naturally Aspirated Engines Ever Made
Force-induction may be cool, but nothing beats a good naturally aspirated engine in terms of reliability and driving experience.
10 Small Engines That Revolutionized Automotive Performance
These small engines blew everyone away with their ingenuity and performance.
10 Used Sleeper Car Alternatives For 2023 Subaru WRX Shoppers
Even with its new platform and now being a standing-on-its-own model, there are still several badass sleepers we’d buy over the 2023 Subaru WRX.
Top 10 Cars With Android Auto
Performance and reliability might not be the only important car selling points, as infotainment is quickly becoming as important in modern times.
Stanced Cars: 10 Reasons To Avoid The Low-Rolling Life
Stancing may look cool to some people, but there are many aspects to consider when lowering and cambering your car.
Top 10 Fastest Sleeper Cars That Dominate The 0-60 MPH Dash
These sleeper cars can clock in some ridiculous 0-60 mph times.
Ford Maverick Mods: 10 Upgrades To Take Your Truck To The Next Level
These mods address the Ford Maverick's most prominent shortcomings and turn it into a near-perfect small truck.
10 Ways The E39 BMW M5 Is Better Than Modern Sports Cars
In 1985, BMW created the first-ever M5 to critical acclaim, and to this day, it still outclasses many of today's sports cars.