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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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Deus Ex Machina Zero SR/S

The electric-powered Zero Motorcycles SR/S is a performance legend with its ability to rocket to 60 mph in 1.6 seconds. Now, Deus Ex Machina has modified it to make it even more stunning in a throwback that also uses futuristic cues thanks to the lack of a fuel tank or…

By Amos Kwon
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1971 Ford Escort MkI

The Ford Escort as we know it didn't come to us until 1981, so this MkI might not look familiar. It's actually a rallying version of the European Ford Escort RS2000 Mark I that helped propel Ford's Advanced Vehicle Operations plant and Rallye Sport efforts. Way cooler than our rather…

By Amos Kwon
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Ford Bronco-Based Race Truck Trio

Who cares if you can't get your hands on a Bronco for months? Fix your gaze on the brand's latest race-permutations of the new Bronco before they enter ULTRA4 4400 unlimited class of the 2021 King of the Hammers off-road race. While these terrain-eaters are far from stock, they are…

By Amos Kwon
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CLIP Portable e-Bike Motor

Not everyone can or wants to drop thousands on a fancy e-bike. The folks at Brooklyn-based CLIP wants to bring e-biking to the masses with their new portable motor that attaches and detaches to your existing pedal bike with ease. Not only can it fit most adult bikes, but it…

By Amos Kwon
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True North Jeep Wrangler

True North, founded by wildlife photographer and 4x4 dude Shane Russeck, has built its first vehicle, and it's as beautiful as it is purposeful. Using the previous-gen 2017 TN Wrangler Unlimited as the base vehicle, the True North version receives a safari roof with curved top windows, a big roof…

By Amos Kwon
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