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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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Ford GT MKII

The third generation of the Ford GT is the ultimate American supercar and follows in the footsteps of the Le Mans history maker but now with tech, aerodynamics, and performance that make it a truly modern speed demon. The Ford Performance arm of the brand just took the wraps off…

By Amos Kwon
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1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider Type 102

If you ask anyone who is serious about cars what the most unreliable marquee in the world is, you're probably going to get the same answer--Alfa Romeo. Every time we talk about Alfa we're always reminded of a stint on everyone's former favorite car show when Jeremy Clarkson said "Alfa…

By Cooper Fleishman
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This Could Be the Only Remaining Australian 1945 Type 51 Volkswagen Beetle

Despite some missteps in terms of design and overall build quality during the aughts, it’s impossible to deny the impact and importance of the Volkswagen Beetle. If vintage VWs are your thing—and they should be—you have a once in a lifetime chance to pick up this incredibly rare example. This…

By Cooper Fleishman
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BMW Trainees Converted an X7 into a One-Off Pick-Up Truck

The BMW X7 is certainly a capable vehicle when it comes to hauling the family, a weekend worth of stuff and maybe even some bikes on the back. But what if you want to haul around a motorcycle without having to deal with a trailer? BMW vocational trainees working in…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Twisted Automotive Is Remaking History with Restomod Land Rover Defenders

There have been a lot of great auctions, beautiful restomods and mind-blowing rebuilds of Vintage SUVs in the past few years. Picking a favorite is never easy, but if you told us we had to pick just one make and model and drive it for the rest of our lives…

By Cooper Fleishman
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