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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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Budnitz Model E Is the World’s Lightest Electric Bike

Since it's built with a 3AL 2.5V titanium alloy, twin-tube cantilever frame that weighs under 4lbs, it should come as no surprise that the Budnitz Model E is the world's lightest electric bike. And while the belt drive, ZeHus Bike+ all-in-one single speed rear hub (capable of electric assist up…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Cool Material Bike Build: The Bike

Last week, we introduced you to our partnership with Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and our plan to buy an old motorcycle, freshen it up and get it running, and turn it into our office bike. Well, we did our research. We read a lot (A LOT) of forums regarding bikes that…

By Matt Faisetty
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‘The Dark Knight Rises’ Batpod Is up for Auction

Prop Store is hosting one of Europe's largest entertainment memorabilia auctions later this month, which gives you the ability to own one of 6 Batpods from The Dark Knight Rises. For at least $80k, you can own one of the iconic motorcycles that popped out of the even-more-iconic Tumbler when…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Urban Motor “Easy Like Sunday Morning” Motorcycle

Urban Motor, a Berlin-based bike shop that produces some seriously excellent rides, is creating something completely unique for this year's Glemseck 101 race in Leonberg, Germany. The race already brings out some of the best and brightest in the world of custom bikes, but Urban Motor's "Easy Like Sunday Morning"…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Pan Meka Motorcycle

Pan Speed Shop's new Meka motorcycle build might be based on a classic BMW K1200S, but you'd have a hard time figuring that out based on what it looks like now. Starting with that stripped away BMW, Pan created the apocalyptic behemoth Meka you see before you. Plastic was deleted…

By Cooper Fleishman
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