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A Haunted Road Trip: Ghosts, Cocktails, and a Very Creepy Hospital
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A Haunted Road Trip: Ghosts, Cocktails, and a Very Creepy Hospital
By Brandon Withrow
2026 Ford Bronco Outer Banks is More Civilized, But No Less Capable 2026 Ford Bronco Outer Banks is More Civilized, But No Less Capable
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2026 Ford Bronco Outer Banks is More Civilized, But No Less Capable

The Outer Banks brings commuting comfort to Ford’s off-road icon without sanding away its personality.

By Amos Kwon
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A Pilgrimage to Italy’s Iconic Superbikes and Supercars in Emilia-Romagna

The museums, factory tours, racetracks, restaurants, and hotels that turn Emilia-Romagna into heaven for anyone who grew up obsessed with fast machines.

By Brandon Withrow
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Our Favorite Finds From Bespoke Post’s Fourth of July Sale

Up to 50% off. These are the pieces we'd grab before they're gone.

By Cool Material
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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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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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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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