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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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Sea-Doo Made a Jet Ski for Fishermen

Despite both activities requiring bodies of water, we see little overlap between the heart-racing thrill of riding a jet ski and the slow, plodding joy of fishing. Alas, the two aqua adventures have joined forces thanks to the fine folks at Sea-Doo. The brand's latest aquatic vehicle, the Fish Pro,…

By Mike Newman
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Vanderhall Carmel

Just like riding a tricycle seems a tad silly for a grown man, so does piloting a car one wheel short of a standard set. To be fair, that's a thought we had before we came across the Vanderhall brand. Vanderhall builds beautiful, powerful cars that all happen to sport just…

By Mike Newman
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Tarform Built an Electric Motorcycle with Vintage Style

You have a lot of options when it comes to emission-free, all-electric, modern transportation. Many, unfortunately, are focused on doing good for the planet regardless of what that means for your look on the way to the office. Tarform is switching it up with a modern electric motorcycle that checks…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Gurkha CIV Is an Armored Vehicle for Civilians

If you're tired of all the existing commuter options in regard to traditional modes of transportation, why not show up to the gig in an armored vehicle? With Terradyne's new Gurkha CIV, that's a real possibility. This road-ready vehicle started life as a Ford F550 with a 6.7 L V8…

By Cooper Fleishman
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George Woodman ‘Wild Horse’

George Woodman is a garage and atelier in the city of Biarritz in Southwestern France that puts out a few bikes a year that are all built with some amount of wood. The latest is a 1972 Honda SS50 Moped fittingly named "Wild Horse" on account of all the upgrades…

By Cooper Fleishman
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