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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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1977 International Scout II

The legendary Jeep once had a competitor vying for pre-SUV supremacy. International Harvester introduced the International Scout in 1961 and continued producing the vehicle until 1980. It became popular among the off-road racing crowd, as drivers customized their International Scouts to tackle just about anything. What you see here is…

By Mike Newman
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NIO ES8 Electric SUV

With seating for seven and a 0-60 time in the 4's, the NIO ES8 will get your family to the market in a jiffy. The all-electric SUV is the largest in its class, with 2–3–2 seating that offers enough space for a group of friends or a shit-ton of groceries.…

By Mike Newman
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Thor Trucks Electric Semi

Thor Trucks describes itself as "a Los Angeles-based Transportation Lab creating and deploying solutions to fleet owners." But what does that really mean? They Frankenstein-ed together an electric semi-trailer prototype that's just as impressive as the Tesla Electric Semi Truck, and they're expected to beat Tesla to market by a…

By Cooper Fleishman
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ARES Project Panther

For the Italian supercar lover who wants something more unique than a Lambo or a Ferrari, there's ARES Design to offer them something for their eight-car garage. And the latest project from ARES is the company's most head-turning yet. Project Panther is a Lamborghini Huracan below the surface, so you…

By Mike Newman
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The First Bugatti Type 55 Roadster Is Going to Auction

Debuted at the 1931 Paris Auto Show, the Bugatti Type 55 Roadster is one of the most sought-after prewar sports cars ever produced. This particular version, chassis 55201, is the first of only 38 models of the world-class sports cars that were ever built, and it's heading to the Gooding…

By Cooper Fleishman
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