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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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1991 Mercedes-Benz 250GD

The Mercedes-Benz Geländewagen—better known as the G-Wagen in these parts—is one of the finest examples of old school luxury mixed with old school brawn. A fine example is headed to auction at RM Sothebys Fort Lauderdale on April 6, as this stunning 1991 250GD crosses the block. Complete with matching…

By Mike Newman
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The La Bandita Speedster Is the First 3D-Printed Car Designed in Virtual Reality

Hackrod, a digital manufacturing company, imagines a future where prospective car buyers can design their own cars by leveraging VR and 3D printing. That may be a ways off, but the company does have an example of such a car. The La Bandita Speedster is the collaborative effort of Hackrod…

By Mike Newman
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A Bunch of Cars From Carroll Shelby’s Estate are Going Up for Auction

The late Carroll Shelby was one of the legendary figures in the automobile world. While getting your hands on a 1966 Shelby Cobra is next to impossible, you can still own something that was close to Shelby's heart. Twenty-four cars Shelby owned are headed to auction at Bonhams Greenwich Concours…

By Mike Newman
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Karlmann King Stealth SUV

If you're aiming for "stealth," a large SUV probably isn't your vehicle of choice. You might consider something smaller, quieter, and less likely to be seen over a sea of sedans. That is, of course, unless the SUV you're talking about is the Stealth SUV from Karlmann King. With an…

By Mike Newman
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8 RC Trucks for Grown Men

Want to spend some driving on the trail, the track or over the rocks without having to worry about another insurance payment or garage space? Get an RC truck! Turns out there are quite a few options out there that are designed and built to be as rugged as a…

By Cooper Fleishman
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