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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 10 Best Electric Bikes for Your Daily Commute

I wouldn’t necessarily consider myself an outdoorsy sort of guy, but I would consider myself a fan of feeling a breeze on my face and the heart-pumping exercise that one just doesn’t get in the comfort of my sedan. This summer, I’ve been pushing myself to take time to appreciate…

By Brett Braley
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Flex Renoca Toyota Land Cruiser 106

Japan's Flex Inc. takes late-model Toyotas and makes them look like vintage versions. The Land Cruiser '106' is its best example. It takes the 100 Series from the late '90s and infuses it with 60 Series ('80s) styling cues. The line of modified vehicles is known as "Renoca", a combo…

By Amos Kwon
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The Best Touring Motorcycles for Road Trips

The summer isn't over just yet, so there's still ample time for a road trip... on two wheels. Even with current stratospheric gas prices, there's still nothing like an open-road motorcycle road trip to escape the rigors and monotony of work, free the mind, and take in the scenic routes…

By Amos Kwon
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Learning How to Ride a Motorcycle for the First Time, with Harley Davidson

There is something so unequivocally cool about learning to ride a motorcycle. Perhaps it is because of my idolization of James Dean during my formative years, or perhaps because I gave up smoking this year but still want to look like a badass, but either way, I wanted to learn…

By Brett Braley
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Palace x Rapha ‘Tour de Force’ Cycling Apparel and Gear Collection

Skateboard and lifestyle brand Palace has teamed up with Rapha, renowned cycling brand, for a limited edition collection dubbed 'Tour de Force.' The collection features a variety of apparel and cycling gear that blends Rapha's penchant for high-level performance and Palace's aesthetic preferences. Bright pinks, neon greens, and reflective materials…

By John A. Paradiso
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