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Ferrari’s Most Underrated Racing Event Is Happening in Austin This Weekend
By Christian Poppert
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Win a VIP Kindred Motorworks Experience in Napa Valley

Dream trip, dream cars, dream location. Enter now.​

By Cool Material
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
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The Ferrari SP-8 Is a Custom-Built Impressive Roadster

If you thought a new Ferrari turned heads, meet the SP-8, the latest jaw-dropper from Maranello's Special Projects division. This custom-built roadster is a visual spectacle, boasting a captivating two-tone design and a myriad of nods to Ferrari's storied history. Commissioned by an undisclosed customer in Taiwan, the SP-8 is…

By John A. Paradiso
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Test Driving Unbridled Power: The 2023 BMW XM Redefines the Family Car With 644 Horsepower

BMW has made numerous M cars since 1971, but none of them have been fully developed and built by BMW Motorsport GmbH, the brand's subsidiary that focuses on high-performance vehicles. The exception, of course, was for legendary M1 in 1978. The M1 was also the first BMW with a mid-mounted…

By Amos Kwon
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The Best Car Detailing Kits To Keep Your Ride Clean as New

Keeping your car clean and sparkling like new is not an easy task. It requires a lot of effort, time, and money to maintain the exterior and interior of your vehicle. A car detailing kit can simplify this task for you, without you having to spend a fortune on a…

By Cool Material
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Daniel Arsham x Hot Wheels Collaboration

Get ready to rev up your nostalgia with the most exciting collaboration of the year. Mattel Creations and visionary artist Daniel Arsham have joined forces to bring you an exclusive Hot Wheels collection that's nothing short of extraordinary. This automotive masterpiece is divided into four thrilling "Laps," each revealing Arsham's…

By John A. Paradiso
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Why You Should Learn To Drive a Stick Shift Before it’s too Late

It was a blue 1999 Honda Accord EX with gray leather, fog lights, and a power moonroof. It wasn't sexy, expensive, or particularly fancy, but it was my first manual transmission car. Even at that time, very few sedans in dealer lots were available with a stick shift, so I…

By Amos Kwon
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