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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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Jaguar Project 7

Making its debut this weekend at the Goodwood Festival of Speed is the Jaguar Project 7 concept. This one-off from Jaguar, while at first glance shares similar colors to a Shelby Cobra, is actually painted to match the Jaguar D-Type that won the 24 Hours of LeMans in 1957. And…

By Kevin McCauley
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8 Cars We Wish We Could Get in the U.S.

It was just about five years ago that American auto enthusiasts had something to celebrate. After years upon years of anticipation, the iconic Nissan Skyline GT-R was now available in the States branded simply as the GT-R. Sure, we know that other versions of the Skyline made it here under…

By Kevin McCauley
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Quartertwenty Skateboards

Unless you've got a backpack with some sort of skateboard holster on it, carrying around your deck when you're not riding can be a bit of a pain. These custom skateboards from Quartertwenty include a smart handhold built in to make transport (when you're not riding) a tad easier. Made…

By Mike Newman
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VUHL 05

Looks like 2014 is the year we can finally live out our Speed Racer fantasy. Making its initial debut in the U.K. and North American markets next year is the VUHL 05. The latest offering from Mexico's VUHL (Vehicles of Ultra High Performance and Lightweight) is a racetrack ready two-seater…

By Kevin McCauley
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Closca Collapsible Bike Helmet

We'll be the first to admit that we do stupid stuff on a regular basis, but one of the things we refuse to do is skip the bike helmet. They might not be the coolest accessories in your collection off the shelf, but messing up your sweet coif is an…

By Cooper Fleishman
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