Michael Teo Van Runkle is a journalist who covers the evolving world of mobility at all levels. His interests range from pickup trucks to supercars, commuter EVs, motorcycles and motorsport. He caught the car bug early while staring out the window at all the amazing makes and models stuck in Los Angeles traffic, and currently splits daily driver duties between a Mitsubishi Montero and a Pajero Evolution while the old Porsche 914 project sputters along slowly. His work can be found on Menโs Journal, Robb Report, Ars Technica and SlashGear, as well as in the print magazines 000 and Elite Traveler. Follow Van Runkle for insights and industry updates on supercars, EVs, motorcycles, and micro-mobility solutions.
How New Show โTruck Dynastyโ Takes Pickups And Drama To A New Level
The Discovery Channel's latest reality show follows the family behind SoFlo Customs and Apocalypse Manufacturing, opening a window into the wild world of custom pickups.
Test-Driving The 2026 RBW U.S. Roadster, A New Vision For Custom EVs
A British firm called RBW plans to expand to the United States with a hand-built take on a classic that leans toward driving enjoyment rather than hardcore performance.
Test-Driving The 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwingโs New Precision Package
Supercharged power and a six-speed stick shift make the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing stand out from the rest of today's increasingly anesthetized automotive industry.
Test-Riding Lidl-Trekโs Art-Inspired Tour De France Race Bike
A unique Matisse livery makes Lidl-Trek's race bikes easy to spot in the peloton, while the frameset's unusual seatpost design stays comfy for long days in the saddle.
Test-Driving The McLaren Artura With 2025 Model Year Updates
For 2025, McLaren's Artura receives a series of tweaks to increase power and improve handling without sacrificing this plug-in hybrid's unique supercar status.
Test-Driving ECDโs Jaguar E-Type GTO No. 1โโThe Bridgewater Commissionโ
A thumping V12 engine inside a fully custom body powers the latest and greatest from the restomod firm formerly known as East Coast Defenders.
Next-Gen Apple CarPlay โUltraโ Is Here, Only On Aston Martins For Now
Apple aims to revolutionize vehicular connectivity with the next generation of Carplay, dubbed CarPlay Ultra, by running almost every automotive function via smartphone.
Test-Driving The 2025 Cadillac Celestiq, An EV For The Ultra-Luxe Era
With the Celestiq, Cadillac targets established ultra-luxury carmakers with a new EV that combines range and power with plenty of individualization options.
Test-Driving Theon Designโs USA001, A Porsche 911 Restomod For America
Theon Design brought the firm's first restomod for an American customer out to Los Angeles, where a morning of hard driving revealed analog engagement in stunning form.
Test-Driving The 2026 Lucid Gravity, A Supercar In SUV Form
Lucid's successor to the Air sedan adds more space and capability without sacrificing the power, handling, range or panache that makes an EV SUV so effective.