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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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Build Your Own Mini Boat

Has the cost of a boat kept you from fulfilling your lifelong dream of owning one? Build your own six foot mini boat with the help of Rapid Whale. Industrial Designer and Recreational Engineer Josh Tulberg (the man behind Rapid Whale) has put together a kit that will let you…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Mercedes-Benz G550 Brabus 4×4 Squared

When it comes to upgrading the iconic Mercedes-Benz G-Class (aka G550, aka G-Wagen), it's pretty much the Brabus 4x4 Squared and everything else. Given their penchant for taking automobiles and making them even more absurd than the designers originally imagined, it's no surprise that limited edition Brabus creations can be…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Furia Concept Bicycle

Conceived of by London-based Industrial Designer Francesco Manocchio, the Furia Concept Bicycle serves as a bold prediction of what's possible when you throw traditional design to the wind. If it's not immediately apparent, the award-winning Furia ("Eccellenze del Design nel Lazio" from ADI Italy) uses composite materials, a striking design…

By Cooper Fleishman
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1959 Aston Martin DB4

When it comes to bombing around like Bond, there's only one name that will do: Aston Martin. If you have the disposable income, may we recommend skipping the shiny new models and opting for one with the air of sophistication that can only be found in a model a few…

By Mike Newman
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Kalk Electric Dirt Bike

Designed for light off-road performance, the Kalk electric dirt bike from European startup Cake is an eye-catching way to carve up some terrain. With simplicity in mind, Cake built a lightweight bike that can hit speeds of around 50 mph, all with an emphasis on torque and acceleration (aka "fun").…

By Mike Newman
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