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Win a VIP Kindred Motorworks Experience in Napa Valley
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Over Tesla? Try These Model 3 Alternatives
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Over Tesla? Try These Model 3 Alternatives

There are several great options for those wanting to drive emission free—without baggage.

By Xavier Harding
The 6 Best Luxury Hybrid Vehicles for 2025
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The 6 Best Luxury Hybrid Vehicles for 2025

Premium automakers might be paring back their electric ambitions, but these top-tier hybrids and plug-ins have beauty and efficiency to spare. 

By Amos Kwon
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Was Worth the Wait
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The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Was Worth the Wait

The modern reimagining of VW’s iconic microbus ranks among the best automotive releases in recent memory.

By Amos Kwon
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2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1

After a 17-year dormancy, the Mustang Mach 1 returns for the 2021 model year with a whopping 480 horsepower from its 5.0L V8, as well as a mind for the track. Tweaked parts from the GT500 and GT350 get bequeathed to the Mach 1, making it the most track-focused in…

By Amos Kwon
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Tarform Luna Electric Motorcycle

A couple years ago, the small electric motorcycle startup Tarform bust onto the scene with their show-stopping Tarform Electric Motorcyle. That prototype bike combined all things modern while still oozing vintage style and now, they've finally released details on the production version of their bike that will be available next…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Audi GT Concept

Some of the most captivating cars are sadly just renderings by brilliant designers, and they'll probably never see the light of production. One example is this Bauhaus-style grand tourer imagined by Jaguar Land Rover designer, Jordan Gendler. Using the stunning 2000 Audi Rosemeyer concept and the Audi TT coupe as…

By Amos Kwon
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Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake

There's nothing wrong with the Volkswagen Arteon, it's just kind of a boring family sedan. Or at least it was, until VW unveiled the latest Arteon R Shooting Brake version. This model combines increased power with a typical lengthened shooting brake rear end that not only increases interior space, it…

By Cooper Fleishman
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RM Sotheby’s Pedal Car Auction

Maybe an actual car isn't in the budget this year, but at least you can get a classic one for your kid in the form of a vintage pedal car that crushes any plastic jalopy from Walmart. RM Sotheby's is offering up 53 lots that include just about every kind…

By Amos Kwon
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