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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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Bern Allston Helmet

The primary purpose of a bike helmet is obviously to keep your brain where it belongs, but that doesn't mean it can't do that and keep you looking good at the same time. Bern has been making great looking, protective helmets for everything but cyclists for a while. They've finally…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Stories Behind Car Logos

Did you ever wonder what those curious pieces of metal adorned to the front your favorite cars mean? We are talking about the logos, the all-encompassing symbols of the brand. Sure some are easier than others to figure out. For example, if the Ford logo leaves you scratching your head…

By Kevin McCauley
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BMW i3

Making its worldwide debut yesterday is the BMW i3 electric car or as BMW refers to it "the Ultimate Driving Machine in a new era of Individual Urban Mobility." The i3 has a design unlike any other yet is still distinctly BMW and is built on the concept of what…

By Kevin McCauley
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Porsche Steve McQueen Racing Jacket

Created in the style of a 70's racing jacket, this piece of outerwear from Porsche Design pays homage to the late, great Steve McQueen. The highlight is the inner lining which slyly displays a McQueen motif but really the whole thing looks awesome. The jacket was created to celebrate both…

By Mike Newman
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Italdesign Giugiaro Parcour Concept

Pretend for a moment that you were given untethered access to the automotive toy boxes at VW, Audi, and Lamborghini. What automotive pornography would you dream up? Fabrizio Giugiaro, from the Italian design and engineering firm ItalDesign, had just this opportunity as it was his passion to create a dual…

By Kevin McCauley
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