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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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The New Aston Martin Vantage Is Absolutely Bonkers

There's a reason Aston Martin cars are driven by the likes of uber rich petrolheads, celebrities and fictional British spies—they're fast, cool as hell and classic. The one Aston that could never really find a home in the lineup was the Vantage, because it didn't have the right combo of…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Arkonik Land Rover Defender 110 Columbus

When it comes to badass and stylish vintage SUVs, you won't find much better than an old school Land Rover Defender that's been restored with modern functionality in mind. There are a handful of companies that are up to the task if you're in the market for one of these…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Paul McCartney’s 1964 Aston Martin DB5 Is Up for Auction

The car you see here has a bit of a storied past. The major reason why it will fetch close to $2 million at Bonham's is because it was once owned by Paul McCartney. McCartney, who owned the DB5 for six years, put 40,513 miles on it. While it's changed…

By Mike Newman
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The Stringbike Doesn’t Have a Chain

When the bike builders at Stringbike set out to create a completely different bicycle, they opted for a completely unique drive system that uses paracord wrapped around a spring-loaded drum instead of the standard chain and cog system. That's right, the Stringbike doesn't have a chain. Power is distributed equally to…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Tesla Surprised Everyone By Announcing a Next-Gen Roadster

After teasing the brand's new Semi Truck for weeks, Elon Musk took the stage last night to pull the tarp off the company's Optimus Prime. But that wasn't all Musk had in store. Meet the company's next-generation Roadster, which Musk claims will be the fastest production car ever. Looking at…

By Mike Newman
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