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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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Destinus Hypersonic Jet

The upcoming Destinus Hypersonic Jet wants to propel passengers at more than five times the speed of sound (1,715 meters/second). It also wants to use hydrogen fuel to reach those speeds. This should make longer international flights significantly shorter in duration. The sleek aircraft is currently in development and prototype…

By Amos Kwon
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Dodge Viper “Defender” Prop Car

You might not be old enough to remember the NBC "Viper" TV series from the 1990s, but just know that the unique Dodge Viper-based "Defender" was the star of the show. The car looks futuristic even by today's standards, and one of the 14 prop cars just sold at auction…

By Amos Kwon
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Genesis GV80 Coupe Concept

The world loves a chopped, sporty, premium SUV as exemplified by the BMW X6, Audi SQ8, and the Porsche Cayenne Coupe. Genesis dug into their playbooks and created the GV80 Coupe Concept for the New York Auto Show this year. The result is the best-looking iteration in the illustrious bunch,…

By Amos Kwon
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Everything You Need To Know Before Buying An Electric Dirt Bike

You don’t have to love electric vehicles to appreciate just how far they’ve come in the last decade. When the first ones started trickling onto the market, they had enormous batteries and small distance ranges. They were expensive to the point of inaccessibility. They felt more like tech-driven novelties than…

By Maxwell Barna
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Porsche x Daniel Arsham Nebula 928

Artist Daniel Arsham has worked with Porsche on some dramatic collaborations, but the Nebula 928 1 takes the cake with its arresting purple exterior and interior. Arsham also worked with famed vehicle designer Khyzyl Saleem on Porsche’s iconic 1978 928. The car gets modifications such as new front and rear…

By Amos Kwon
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