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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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1984 Kelly-Moss Porsche 911 Safari

Call off the dogs. We found our dream car. This modded 1984 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 involved a lengthy rebuild that turned it into an off-road ninja warrior. Wisconsin-based Porsche shop, Kelly-Moss gave the classic 911 upgrades like custom-made aluminum bodywork, Eibach springs, Brembo brakes, and LED light bars to…

By Amos Kwon
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Kia Futuron Concept

Kia has been working on their image for a while. They don't want to be perceived as an economy car brand anymore, and there's evidence like the Stinger GT sports sedan and the new Telluride SUV that have both taken the fight to the premium brands. Now, their Futuron Concept…

By Amos Kwon
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Jaguar Classic E-Type Tookit

If you're fortunate enough to own a vintage Jaguar E-Type coupe or roadster, a vehicle once called "the most beautiful car ever made" by Enzo Ferrari, himself, you will definitely need the right tools to work on the, uh, less-than-reliable but nonetheless legendary car. Instead of ponying up thousands for…

By Amos Kwon
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1936 Alta Grand Prix No. ‘52S’

Pre-WWII Grand Prix racers were all about winning when there were no such things as seat belts, roll cages, or any type of legitimate crash safety. It was just open-top, balls-out speed and praying for your life. British engineer, Geoffrey Taylor, built the race-only Alta Grand Prix cars, and this…

By Amos Kwon
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LEGO 1989 Batmobile

Tim Burton's now-classic Batman movie starting Michael Keaton as the Dark Knight pioneered comic book superhero films that are now ubiquitous. The star of the movie could arguably have been the huge, menacing Batmobile that upended our view of what Batman's wheels could look like. LEGO has just created a…

By Amos Kwon
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