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Win a VIP Kindred Motorworks Experience in Napa Valley
By Cool Material
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
Features
18 Apps Every Car Owner Should Have On Their Phone

There was a time when owning a car meant investing in maps for the glove box and a collection of tools to tinker under the hood with. Those days are gone. (Though we still keep a trusty leatherman at all times.) Now the phone you keep in your pocket can…

By John A. Paradiso
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Misc
Revival Cycles Ducati “Fuse”

Texas-based Revival Cycles transforms already arresting Ducati motos and turns them into truly epic bikes. Their latest is dubbed the "Fuse". The Fuse's base bike is the mid-2000s Ducati Monster street bike but ends up looking nothing like the original. 1,000 hours of work transforms the Monster into one of…

By Amos Kwon
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Entertainment
Spotify’s Car Thing Makes It Easier Than Ever to Stream While You’re Driving

There's no better way to enjoy your time in the car than with your favorite music, news, entertainment, or good conversation. On those rare occasions when you don't have another person to occupy you, you probably turn to your phone and the podcast/music/news app of choice synced up via Bluetooth.…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Tech
Continental x Volterio EV Charging Robot

Wireless charging will soon go large scale thanks to the partnership between Continental tire and tech startup Volterio. The result is more than just a charging pad. It's an actual robot that sits on the floor of the garage and lines up with the underbody portion that connects to your…

By Amos Kwon
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Home
Bess Imago Cabin on Wheels

The Imago Cabin on Wheels looks and feels like a tiny home on-the-go. Bess, out of Japan, will build you one that could very well fuel your wanderlust and actually supplant your existing home. The Imago is, essentially, a micro-cottage that you can latch to your truck or SUV to…

By Amos Kwon
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