Michael De Kock
470 articles published since October 17, 2021
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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.
5 Mercedes-Benz Engines That Belong In A Junkyard (5 That'll Annihilate Anything)
Unfortunate engineering problems and underpowered cars blemish Mercedes-Benz's otherwise spotless engine track record.
These Are The 15 Best AWD Sports Cars On The Market Right Now
The smallest sports car can outrun a decade-old supercar in the 0-60 mph sprint – all thanks to modern all-wheel-drive.
6 Affordable V10-Powered Cars That We’d Buy Over The New Mustang GT (3 That Don't Quite Cut It)
The used market is packed with affordable V10 powerhouses, but they can't all match the new Mustang GT's might.
10 New Sports Cars We'd Buy Over The 2024 Ford Mustang GT
The 2024 Mustang is at the top of its game, but these new sports cars are just too good to pass up for the pony car.
6 Ford Engines We Don't Want Under Our Hood (6 We Love)
From some of the world's most competent naturally-aspirated V8s to gas-guzzling duds, Ford's engines are a mixed bag.
How The BMW i5 Compares To 10 Of The Top Electric Cars
The new BMW i5 might just be among the best electric cars on the market, but it's facing some stiff competition too.
10 American Sleepers With Ridiculously Powerful Engines
These American machines truly deserve their ‘sleeper car’ status.
Mercedes-Benz Mastery: The 10 Most Influential Engines in Their Legacy
Mercedes-Benz’s combustion engines influenced the entire car industry, and its electric powertrains will continue to shape it.
10 Used Luxury Cars That Are Cheap But Make You Look Rich
The great thing about luxury cars is that, even amid raging inflation, they continue to depreciate like crazy.
These Are The 11 Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs To Buy In 2023
While most luxury SUVs feature big and powerful engines, automakers have added hybrid drivetrains to cut down on emissions.
10 Classic V6 Sports Cars You Should Buy In 2023
These amazing V6-powered classic sports cars prove how underrated this engine configuration still is.
10 Classic Cars That Are The Epitome Of Luxury
Luxury cars are a dime a dozen today but were a completely different breed in the past – reserved only for the wealthiest.
10 Best Italian And German Sports Cars
Italian sports cars may be more captivating, but their German counterparts take the cake when it comes to engineering.
10 Badass Muscle Cars With Jaw-Dropping Horsepower
These 10 monsters are the results of manufacturers investing fortunes into making their muscle cars as powerful as possible.
10 Awesome Used BMWs Under $30,000
While new BMWs are quite excellent, the older ones offer the same level of comfort and performance for a much lower price.
10 Awesome Used Mercedes-Benz Cars Under $30,000
These Mercedes-Benz cars are as cool as the day they left the factory but selling for a fraction of the price.
5 Most Overrated Porsches Ever (5 That Are Severely Underrated)
Porsche's long-standing reputation for brilliance and engineering has inevitably led to some of its models being overrated.
10 Affordable JDM Sports Cars Perfect For Budget Enthusiasts
Most famous JDM sports cars are now worth a fortune, but there are some equally cool models selling for pennies on the used market.
10 Supercars That Depreciate Rapidly In Value
Regardless of the fancy emblems on their hoods, these supercars definitely won't turn a profit when sold.
10 Luxury Sedans That Depreciate Rapidly In Value
Luxury sedans offer the same practicality as regular family sedans, but added comforts and technology means more things can go wrong.