Michael Teo Van Runkle
Expertise
Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles
- Michael has jumped a Ford Bronco and a Lamborghini Huracan, both on purpose.
- He has eaten a Michelin-starred meal in the Bugatti workshop and tracked a Hyundai Elantra.
- One day, he wants to enter a proper stage rally race.
Experience
The car bug bit Michael as a kid, staring at makes and models in LA traffic. Mastering stick shift in a 1948 Chevy pickup with no first gear began a labor of love on a six-speed Mk1 Audi TT that eventually led to a career in automotive journalism. Everything fits the bill, from commuter sedans to EVs, 4x4s, and supercars. He currently splits daily driver duties among a Mitsubishi Montero, Pajero Evolution, and Porsche Cayenne Turbo while that old 914 project sputters along.
Education
Michael made up his own major at UC Berkeley.
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Stories By Michael Teo Van Runkle
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Chevrolet's new hybrid Corvette is also its fastest, but 0-60 isn't the only unique feature of the 2024 E-Ray.
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Chevrolet's hybrid sports car has speed and grip to recommend it, but the way it uses its electric motors could make you a hit with your neighbors.
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The fastest factory Corvette is also the most complicated, with the E-Ray pairing a fierce V8 with electrification. Yes, you get speed, but some surprises too.
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When the going gets tough, which truck do you pick? Light Duty vs Heavy Duty isn't as simple as you might think, especially comparing different automakers.
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Diesel fans saw red when Chevrolet discontinued the Duramax engine in the Colorado Bison. Here's why that decision was made.
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For the first time, you can get a Silverado HD with Chevrolet's ZR2 Bison package - complete with Duramax diesel. Is this simply "too much" pickup truck?
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If you've ever dreamed of owning a road-legal trophy truck, MegaRexx has you covered. But what's it actually like daily-driving this Ford F-250 based behemoth?
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With 1,914 hp and multiple world records, the Rimac Nevera is bonafide hypercar royalty. And, as the Time Attack edition proves, wild speed can be painful.
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Honda's iconic Fireblade celebrates three decades of rip-roaring performance in the U.S. this year, but does this two-wheel beast hold up to other modern bikes?
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Take Ducati's Panigale V2, strip off some bodywork, and offer riders a bargain price and a 11,000 RPM redline. Is this the perfect everyday motorcycle?
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Lamborghini's vision of its first full EV was like nothing we expected. That surprise is something CTO Rouven Mohr says will continue from behind the wheel.
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Maserati's "Project 24" is revealed as the MCXtrma hypercar, a seven-figure vision of blistering performance. Here's why both ICE and EV fans should be excited.
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Honda's recipe for the perfect adventure motorcycle skips the Instagram-friendly overlanding accessories in favor of affordable focus.
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Lucid's new flagship EV takes performance to ridiculous levels. This quarter-million dollar Air Sapphire can embarrass most supercars.
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Toyota's Land Cruiser makes its hotly-anticipated return to the U.S., but is this new SUV worthy of the iconic nameplate? We take a closer look.
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Maserati's MC20 Cielo isn't just dramatic to look at, it also skips the traditional supercar convertible compromise. But can it really be worth over $300,000?
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Ducati's Diavel takes an unexpected twist, with a new engine and a riding style at odds with the in-your-face styling.
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Lucid's most affordable Air may also be its most appealing. Pure trim cuts some of the electric excess to find a new fight in the heart of the luxury segment.
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Lamborghini may be going electric, but that just means a chance to say a wild goodbye to the V10 engine. Can the Huracán Tecnica survive as your daily driver?
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The 2023 Lexus RX gets its most potent drivetrain yet. Problem is, with Porsche-level pricing, is the RX 500h F Sport Performance over-estimating its appeal?
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With tried & tested engineering and a ridiculously affordable price, Honda's XR150L is undeniably appealing. Just make sure you know what you're signing up for.
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Whether off-road or on, Chevy's beefy new Silverado ZR2 Bison promises the best of both worlds. Is that enough to compete with Raptor and Rebel, though?
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How to make Mercedes' legendary G Class even wilder? Add the secret ingredient to off-road prowess: the infamous portal axles.
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Toyota's Grand Highlander targets families wanting a three-row SUV that keeps up with their adventures. In an age of BEVs, though, is this hybrid left behind?
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If there's a recipe for the perfect motorcycle, Aprilia may have figured it out. The right weight, the right balance, and the right power make the RS660 a star.
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Toyota aims the 2024 Tacoma at the top of its class, with huge improvements - including a 2-door TRD PreRunner - even as it keeps long-time fans happy.
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Honda never made an S2000 Type R, but that hasn't stopped tuners from imagining what such a feisty roadster could be like - or how it might conquer Pikes Peak.