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A Haunted Road Trip: Ghosts, Cocktails, and a Very Creepy Hospital
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A Haunted Road Trip: Ghosts, Cocktails, and a Very Creepy Hospital
By Brandon Withrow
2026 Ford Bronco Outer Banks is More Civilized, But No Less Capable 2026 Ford Bronco Outer Banks is More Civilized, But No Less Capable
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2026 Ford Bronco Outer Banks is More Civilized, But No Less Capable

The Outer Banks brings commuting comfort to Ford’s off-road icon without sanding away its personality.

By Amos Kwon
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A Pilgrimage to Italy’s Iconic Superbikes and Supercars in Emilia-Romagna

The museums, factory tours, racetracks, restaurants, and hotels that turn Emilia-Romagna into heaven for anyone who grew up obsessed with fast machines.

By Brandon Withrow
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Our Favorite Finds From Bespoke Post’s Fourth of July Sale

Up to 50% off. These are the pieces we'd grab before they're gone.

By Cool Material
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The UAZ SGR Combi Van Is Built for Frigid Russian Terrain

When it comes to expedition vehicles, off-road campers or all-terrain basecamps, you'll normally find yourself in the position of having to choose between power, performance and creature comforts because that's the nature of the best. Leave it to the Russians to develop something that gives you the best of all…

By Cooper Fleishman
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MAT Is Giving the Stratos a New Lease on Life

The Lancia Stratos might be a car that hasn't been talked about much in the past few decades, but in its prime it was an absolute powerhouse that took the World Rally Championships by storm. Manufattura Automobili Torino (MAT) is an Italian shop that's giving the Stratos a new lease…

By Cooper Fleishman
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1996 Ford F-350 Has Its Own Log Cabin Mini Home

Just when you thought your truck topper was cool, Alaskan Tim Johnson has seriously one-upped just about everyone. He purchased a used Ford F-350 pickup truck for $13,000 and spent the same amount building his dream mobile home for its long bed. After three months of building it with his…

By Amos Kwon
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Alpine A110 SportsX Coupe

The original Alpine A110 is obscure to most homegrown Americans, but it was a rallying legend in Europe where it dominated the 1971 Monte Carlo Rally and then the World Rally Championship in 1973. It was also damn fine to look at with its slinky and sporty body. The legendary…

By Amos Kwon
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Cruise Origin Autonomous Shuttle

Even if real Level 5 autonomous driving on open roads is still many years away, that doesn't mean everyone's not trying. This joint project between Cruise, GM, and Honda is a self-driving shuttle that's meant for big ride-sharing. The project is testing in Phoenix and San Francisco, the latter being…

By Amos Kwon
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