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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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These Pedals Help You Find Your Stolen Bike

One way to protect your bike from getting stolen is to buy a lock. But walk around the city at 3 in the morning and you'll realize the effective rate of many are around 0%. So if there is a chance your two-wheeler could get jacked, you might want to…

By Mike Newman
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The Snow Crawler Protects You From the Elements

Just because we enjoy creating some tracks in the snow doesn't mean we enjoy getting battered by the elements. Whereas traditional snowmobiles and sleds leave the rider exposed to the wind and sleet, the Snow Crawler lets the person piloting it cruise around untouched by Mother Nature. The all-terrain concept vehicle…

By Mike Newman
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The 50th Anniversary Shelby Cobra 427

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic Shelby Cobra 427, Shelby American is cranking out 50 special edition models for hardcore lovers of the legendary 2-seater. Available in either the classic blue and white (fiberglass or aluminum body) or in a Silver Surfer-esque polished aluminum, the 50th Anniversary Cobra…

By Mike Newman
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Salvaged Skateboards Made From Old Pallets

Pallets are experiencing a bit of a repurposed renaissance as of late. Everyone's favorite rustic coffee table building material has been used in a variety of dude DIY projects for the last few years, and since they're easy to get a hold of, the trend won't be ending any time soon.…

By Mike Newman
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Tesla Upgrades Roadster With New Batteries, Aerodynamics and Tires

Elon Musk has always done things a little bit differently with Tesla. Bound and determined to drag the rest of the automotive industry into the world of electric cars with him, he just announced a bunch of upgrades for the original Roadster that will be available in 2015. A new…

By Cooper Fleishman
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