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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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Don Draper’s 1964 Imperial Crown Convertible Is For Sale

On June 1, 2016, the one and only Don Draper's 1964 Imperial Crown Convertible will be up for auction. With less than 1,000 Imperial Crown Convertibles in 1964, and fewer than 200 believed to exist today, this is an exceedingly rare automobile, and that's before you factor in the whole…

By Cooper Fleishman
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BMW 2002 Hommage Concept

The BMW 2002. Originally introduced in 1973, the 2002 was a significant advance for both BMW and automobiles in general. Why you ask? Well, it was the first turbocharged vehicle for BMW and the first production turbocharged vehicle after GM’s futile attempts in the earlier part of the '60s. But…

By Kevin McCauley
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China’s Straddling Bus Allows Cars to Drive Underneath It

Buses, with their frequent stops and penchant for slow speeds, might get some people around, but they cause traffic problems for all the other drivers on the road. As shown off at the 19th International High-Tech Expo in Beijing this past weekend, there may be a solution coming to China—the…

By Mike Newman
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BMW R5 Hommage Motorcycle

The original BMW R5 motorcycle might have been released the better part of a century ago, but now the iconic bike is back for its 80th anniversary with this BMW R5 Hommage Motorcycle concept. Recently on display at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2016 in Italy, the R5 Hommage perfectly…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Allrover Stair-Rover Longboard

After a development period of three years, Allrover's Stair-Rover Longboard is ready to tackle any uneven obstacles you can ride it over. The board uses a thermoplastic chassis, shock absorbers and heavy duty, flexible V-frames in conjunction with the eight, 60mm 80a wheels to create a riding experience like no…

By Cooper Fleishman
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