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Win a VIP Kindred Motorworks Experience in Napa Valley
By Cool Material
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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What It’s Like to Drive a Formula Race Car

The opportunity to get behind the wheel of a race car has been a dream of ours for as long as we can remember. There’s something about the smell of gasoline and burnt rubber that has always enamored our senses and gotten our hearts racing. So, when we were given…

By Maxwell Barna
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ECD Automotive Design Project “The Force” Defender

ECD Automotive Design--aka the people formerly known as East Coast Defender--need no introduction around these parts because they've been transforming vintage Land Rovers into modern pieces of functional art for almost as long as we've been cool ass cars and trucks. From Project Hard Drive and Project DiVA, to Project…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Unagi Electric Scooter Makes Quick Commutes Easier Than Ever

When we first heard about all of those metropolitan scooter sharing services that promised quick, efficient and fast rides, we weren't quite sure how we were supposed to feel. Sure, having the option is great--and the experience is definitely a fun if you get a good one--but it's also a…

By Cooper Fleishman
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This Hand-Built Hovercraft Looks like a DeLorean

There are a lot of classic cars we grew up longing for. Sure there are plenty of Lambos and Ferraris on the list, but when it comes to cool cars from the '80s, the DeLorean is one of our absolute favorites. We thought there was no way to improve on…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Ural Electric Sidecar Motorcycle

The sidecar, a motorcycle feature that seems like a relic from the past, is finally getting pulled into the future. The Ural All-Electric Prototype motorcycle boasts the retro add-on, allowing a passenger to ride in comfort without their arms wrapped around your body like they were a backpack. The addition…

By Mike Newman
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