Michael Van Runkle

Contributor|Cars & Bikes

I caught the car bug early while staring out the window at all the amazing makes and models stuck in LA traffic around me. After mastering stick shift in a 1948 Chevy pickup with no first gear, wrenching on a six-speed Mk1 Audi TT began a labor of love that eventually led to a

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3,907 viewsJul 2, 2024

Test-Driving The 2024 Toyota GR Corolla Circuit Edition

Toyota ships the GR Corolla to the United States with the optional Circuit Edition package that adds a carbon-fiber roof, Torsen differentials, and other unique details.

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1,710 viewsJun 30, 2024

Test-Riding The QuietKat Lynx, A Retro-Styled E-Bike For The Masses

A few months of intermittent riding on the QuietKat Lynx reveal the pros and cons of the e-bike industry's constant battery, motor, and design evolution.

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1,826 viewsJun 27, 2024

Test-Driving The 2024 Bentley Flying Spur S V8 At The End Of The Sedan Era

For 2024, Bentley's long-tenured Flying Spur will bid adieu to the W12 engine option, leaving a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 at the top of the lineup for next year.

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9,318 viewsJun 26, 2024

Test-Driving The 2024 Cadillac Escalade-V, A Uniquely American SUV

For 2024, Cadillac adds special 20th anniversary enhancements to the barking-mad Escalade V's supercharged V8, luxurious interior, and sublime suspension.

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602 viewsJun 13, 2024

Test-Riding The Infinite Machine P1, A Cybertruck-Inspired Scooter EV

Infinite Machine co-founders Eddie and Joseph Cohen hope the P1 electric scooter's Cybertruck styling can help usher in a new era of micro-mobility.

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9,140 viewsJun 9, 2024

Noovo Vans Unveils U.S.’ First Camper Using High-Roof RAM ProMaster

Using the RAM ProMaster Super High's seven-foot ceiling allowed Noovo Vans to build a demo vehicle that maximizes interior space and livability for the modern era.

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9,869 viewsMay 31, 2024

The Petersen’s New ‘Best In Low’ Exhibit Celebrates Lowrider Culture

The latest exhibit at the Petersen chronicles the evolution of lowrider craftsmanship culture over the decades since the trend first appeared in the early 1960s.

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1,861 viewsMay 31, 2024

How ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin Started Off-Road Racing After Wrestling

Former professional wrestler "Stone Cold" Steve Austin discusses his new-found passion for off-road racing in Kawasaki side-by-sides.

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661 viewsMay 31, 2024

Why Hyundai Is Returning To Pikes Peak This Year With The Ioniq 5 N

This June, Hyundai will return to Colorado to compete in the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb racing a fleet of Ioniq 5 N EVs.

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344 viewsMay 29, 2024

Cadillac Previews The All-New 2025 Optiq EV

Optiq will share the smallest Ultium platform with Chevrolet’s Equinox and serve as the brand's entry-level electric compact crossover.