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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
Gear
TAXA Outdoors x Topo Designs Woolly Bear Trailer

When two of the most beloved names in outdoor gear team up, folks are bound to take notice. So it makes sense that we're loving the latest collaboration between TAXA Outdoors and Topo Designs. The Woolly Bear Trailer is a versatile and durable off-road trailer built for grand adventures. Weighing…

By John A. Paradiso
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Gear
The Knotix Collapsible Universal Adventure Roof Rack

While most roof racks offer a convenient solution for adding extra storage space to your car, they're so cumbersome that you'd rather leave them on all the time rather than deal with the hassle of taking them off and then re-attaching. Thankfully Knotix has solved this dilemma with its adventure…

By John A. Paradiso
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Pagani Codalunga

McLaren isn't the only exotic automaker creating longtail versions of its offerings. The Pagani Codalunga is an elongated version of its much-lauded Huyara. The special projects division, known as Pagani Grandi Complicazioni, took inspiration from vintage Le Mans race cars to create the Codalunga, most notably in the car's curved…

By Amos Kwon
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2023 BMW M Hybrid V8 Race Car

BMW's latest race car is a sight to behold, even though it's cloaked in the brand's signature camo. Produced in collaboration with Italian race car manufacturer Dallara, the BMW M Hybrid V8 tested its mettle in the GTP class of the IMSA series for the 24 Hours of Daytona and…

By Amos Kwon
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Tech
Apple iOS 16 CarPlay Wants Control of Your Vehicle

How many drivers these days simply default to Apple CarPlay or Android Auto instead of using the car's inferior infotainment system? It removes the learning curve needed and simply takes the same UI as your phone and supplants it in your vehicle. Apple just announced that its iOS 16 update…

By Amos Kwon
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