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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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Moto Guzzi V85

Moto Guzzi is throwing it back with its latest build, the V85. Styled after bikes from the '80s, the V85 conjures up images of wild rallies with a Van Halen soundtrack. That old school style is paired with new school tech, as the Moto Guzi V85 has fully digital instrumentation…

By Mike Newman
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Model Electric Cafe Racer 1 Concept

Pablo Baranoff Dorn and Alex Guliyants are two talented designers who have created a new concept that will make you actually consider the idea of replacing your traditional motorcycle with an ebike. Dubbed the Model Electric Cafe Racer 1, this concept is modeled after a Honda 125cc Cafe Racer that…

By Cooper Fleishman
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StarkBoard Is a Hands-Free Electric Skateboard

The StarkBoard is a cross between a skateboard and a Segway. The intelligent board responds to the movement of your body to propel it forward and to stop it in its tracks. That's all thanks to a collection of weight and motion sensors that allow you to ride without a…

By Mike Newman
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BMW KHAN Motorcycle Concept

Designer Mehmet Erdem always looks to push the boundaries of what a vehicle can be. This has resulted in some pretty wild rides, all of which you can check out on his Behance page. For his latest bike, he imagined the future of BMW's R1100, which is a sports motorcycle…

By Mike Newman
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Hookie Co. BMW Hammerhead

Like something you'd find David Bowie riding on in a Mad Max inspired music video, the Hookie Co. BMW R100/7 "The Hammerhead" is dark and brooding yet awesome and full of life. Inspired by the hammerhead shark—with "construction and design" that's simple and focused on a singular purpose—the Dresden-based outfit…

By Cooper Fleishman
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