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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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A Rare Toyota FJ43 Is Being Auctioned Off

Originally owned by a priest in Columbia, this extremely rare 1971 FJ43 will be auctioned off at Bonhams Quail Lodge later this month. Found in relatively good condition, the folks at FJ Company worked their magic in the restoration of this medium wheelbase FJ43. Incidentally, it is the longer wheelbase…

By Kevin McCauley
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WalkCar Is the World’s Smallest Electric Vehicle

Billed as "the world's smallest electric vehicle," the WalkCar from Cocoa Motors looks, as Gizmodo puts it, "like a MacBook you can ride." Based on the appearance of the fully functional prototype that can be seen in the videos, we're inclined to agree. The personal transporter is small enough to…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Tesla Model X Arrives Next Month

It's been a long time since the Tesla's SUV was first announced in 2012, but next month we're finally going to get the Model X. Designed to be a “better SUV than the Model S is sedan” the Model X will share the dual motor, all-wheel drive configuration in the…

By Kevin McCauley
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The Chocolate Slider

Sure, most of the custom scramblers you encounter today have vintage bones. But not all. Beginning with a late model BMW R nineT, JSK Customs has created... the Chocolate Slider. Purpose built to have fun either on road or off, the Slider incorporates several design elements to accomplish just that.…

By Kevin McCauley
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Victory Empulse TT Electric Motorcycle

Who says that battery-powered has to be... umm... not fast? Certainly not Victory. In fact, they've just introduced their first electric bike that combines zero emissions with a max speed over 100 mph. How does that happen, you ask? Combine a 54 hp battery with adjustable suspension and lightweight components. And…

By Kevin McCauley
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