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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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Mark Your Calendars: You Can Bid on the Kith x BMW i4 M50 on 10/7

50 years ago, BMW built their first electric car to celebrate the Olympic Games in Munich. Now, they're at it again with a revamped i4 M50, in partnership with Kith. The second partnership of theirs, Kith and BMW make electromobility the focus of their combined efforts by designing an all-electric…

By Brett Braley
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2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD

The outgoing Silverado was not at the top of the heavy-duty pickup truck heap largely because of its overly harsh ride and somewhat chintzy interior. The new Silverado HD aims to resolve those issues as well as provide more prodigious gas (and diesel) power. The Duramax 6.6L turbo-diesel V8 delivers…

By Amos Kwon
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5 Incredible Motorcycle Trips Around the World That Every Rider Should Know

I’ve always had an image of me on the open road. I’m not sure if it’s from watching The Motorcycle Diaries during a formidable age (or, more realistically Dumb and Dumber and their scooter) or if it’s just that the American idea of manifest destiny has been so ingrained into…

By Brett Braley
5 Incredible Motorcycle Trips Around the World That Every Rider Should Know
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The Best Fixie Bikes For Commuting and Every Day Cruising

Three major issues plague the modern bike commuter. First, they need a cost-effective way to get to and from work, the gym, and social commitments without having to swap out one mode of transport for another. Second, their bike must be low maintenance and easy to lock up outside of…

By Tim Wenger
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5 Foldable Bikes That You Can Take Just About Anywhere

Few people have had as lasting an impact on today’s commuting culture as Englishman William Grout. Born in London in 1839, Grout revolutionized the bicycle by adding high-performance innovations like rubber tires. In 1878, he created a tire that could be removed from the front of the bike so it…

By Tim Wenger
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