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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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BMW i8 Key Fob

We trust you’re saving your pennies for the super cool BMW i8 cause not only is this hybrid sweet to look at but it comes with a key fob that is more than likely smarter than you. Take a look at your car key and it probably has buttons to unlock…

By Kevin McCauley
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2015 BMW M3 & M4

Reason 1 & 2 to work hard next year and make bank. The (released earlier than expected) 2015 BMW M3 & M4. Originally slated for official debut in Detroit next month, we have details for you today. And BMW does not disappoint. In an interesting move, BMW decided to keep…

By Kevin McCauley
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A Station Wagon with 850 Horsepower

Life is often a balance between needs and wants. For example, does your grocery getter AMG E63 wagon need 850 tire shredding horses? Probably not. But would it make you the coolest mofo in the Whole Foods parking lot? In our opinion that's just a stupid question, of course it…

By Kevin McCauley
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2015 Ford Mustang Debut

Sure it’s changed a lot over the last 49 years. But the Ford Mustang will always be a favorite in America whether its a retiree caught up in the nostalgia of the good ole days or a youngster eye-balling one lustily on the showroom floor. Making its “official” debut today…

By Kevin McCauley
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Motoped DIY Motorized Bike Kit

Using simple mountain bike parts, a few extras, and a little elbow grease, you could craft your own motorized ride with the Motoped Kit. You assemble everything using a Honda XR50 or pitbike engine and those aforementioned mountain bike parts and are left with your own snazzy motorized bike to…

By Mike Newman
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