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.
10 Worst Engines Ever Put In A Sports Car
While some sports car engines push the boundaries of performance, others completely let the cars down.
10 Badass Supercharged V8 Engines That Will Annihilate Anything
Europe delved into the supercharged V8 in the past, but it is the U.S. manufacturers who stuck with the whiny blower through the years.
10 Worst Mid-Engine Design Sports Cars Ever
Mid-engined sports cars are usually some of the fastest and most desirable cars on the planet, but these don't even come close.
5 Chevy Engines We Don't Want Under Our Hood (5 We Love)
Chevrolet has some great engines in their catalog – both past and present – but the brand also produced several power mills we stay away from.
10 Best Muscle Cars For Performance And Comfort
Although muscle cars are meant to go completely berserk on power, they must also be comfortable enough to drive every day.
10 Six-Cylinder American Cars We'd Love To Drive
The US has some pretty great 6-cylinder-powered cars, both from the past and the present.
10 Used European Performance Cars We'd Buy Over A Mustang Any Day
A Ford Mustang still offers a massive bang for your buck, but we'd take these used European beasts over Ford's Pony car any day.
10 Muscle Cars That Are Surprisingly Affordable
These muscle cars offer lots of power and plenty of thrills for their price tags.
American V8 Engines You Should Stay Away From
American manufacturers are known for building world-class V8 engines, but that doesn't mean they didn't make many duds along the way.
10 Best Modern American V8 Engines
These modern power mills prove America still makes the best V8s on the market.
10 Best Classic American Muscle Cars That Defined An Era
Offering brute force and timeless style that are accessible to most buyers, these American muscle cars are now icons of their era.
10 Awesome Supercars That Defined An Era
Through their sheer popularity, importance, and performance, each of these supercars set a new standard for the segment.
10 Best Toyota Camry Models Of All Time
The beloved and dependable Toyota Camry has been on the market for more than 40 years and had plenty of stellar versions.
10 Best V6 Engines For Performance And Speed
Most motoring enthusiasts prefer V8s, but V6s have come a long way and now offer incredible refinement and noise.
The 10 Best Supercars That Are Forever Icons
Supercars are immensely complicated and cost a fortune to purchase and maintain, but many of them capture the hearts of gearheads.
Top 10 Most Luxurious Supercars Ever
Apart from superior performance and drivability, these supercars also put an extremely high emphasis on luxury and interior.
10 Cheap Used American Cars That'll Turn Heads Everywhere They Go
These American cars prove you don't have to spend a fortune to impress everyone on the road.
10 Best Ford Mustangs For The Track
The Ford Mustang is a relatively affordable muscle car that offers extreme handling and high performance, making it ideal for the track.
9 Great Sports Cars With Terrible Steering Wheels
While most car manufacturers added controls to steering wheels, others like Tesla, changed the shape completely, making the car tricky to control.