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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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Montblanc’s Latest Pen is an Ode to Enzo Ferrari

Car people and pen people have a lot in common. They both enjoy the finer things in life. They both have a deep appreciation for mechanism and craft. And they both respect heritage. The latest release from Montblanc focuses on the Venn diagram between cars and pens with the release…

By Brett Braley
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The 7 Best Online Motorcycle Shops To Buy Anything You Need

I built my first motorcycle 15 years ago. It’s crazy to think about — not only because it makes me feel wildly old, but because I look back on the process and realize just how much things have changed (for the better, of course) for the at-home DIY bike builder.…

By Maxwell Barna
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Porsche Vision 357 Concept

Porsche likes to celebrate its anniversaries in a big way, and its 75th proves to be no exception. It has made a modern version of its iconic 356 Roadster No. 1 and called in the Vision 357. Despite the fact that using a 2023 Cayman GT4 RS as its base…

By Amos Kwon
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An Electric Snow Bike Is the Coolest New Way To Experience the Backcountry

As a lifelong “mountain guy,” I tend to scoff at the mention of “a fresh way to explore the backcountry.” The last thing the outdoor rec industry needs is another motor on the trail systems or a “new” way to snowboard (I like using bindings, thank you very much, and…

By Tim Wenger
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2024 BMW M3 CS

Say what you will about the BMW M3's massive kidney grilles, the car is still a ferocious performer. The M3 Competition, even more so. Now, comes an even more extreme flavor known as the M3 CS. Under the hood is a 543 hp TwinPower Turbo inline-six engine that routes power…

By Amos Kwon
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