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Win a VIP Kindred Motorworks Experience in Napa Valley
By Cool Material
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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Driven: 2014 Lexus IS

Here at Cool Material, any time we’re offered an exclusive preview of a new automobile, we’re intrigued. So when Lexus invited us to spend some time with the re-designed 2014 IS sport sedan, including an afternoon testing its mettle on a racetrack, we couldn’t say no. So after a packed…

By Kevin McCauley
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Magnetic Kitchen Laser Engraved Skate Decks

Deck Art (No, Bob Vila, we're talking about skateboards and not actual decks) has come a long way since the time we were kids emulating Tony Hawk and pissing off our parents with trips to the first aid kit and occasionally the emergency room. They're not just prime branding spots…

By Cooper Fleishman
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2014 SRT Viper TA

The words "Dodge" and "exclusivity" are not often used in the same sentence. Not until now that is. Ace the Dodge part and rename it the SRT Viper and, while you’re at it, introduce the 2014 SRT Viper TA. Set to debut at the New York Auto Show later this…

By Kevin McCauley
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2014 Porsche 911 GT3

The Porsche 911 has always been considered a purist performance automobile. The clean lines of this car, dating back to the early 60's, make it one of the most recognized cars in the world. And despite its unspoken power, most 911 models are downright civilized. Enter the 911 GT3. The…

By Kevin McCauley
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Ferrari LaFerrari

Making its debut today at the Geneva International Motor Show is the latest, fastest, and extraordinarily limited offering from Maranello. When we say limited, only 499 lucky enthusiasts will get their hands on one. Introducing the Ferrari LaFerrari, named so as Ferrari believes it is the “maximum expression of what…

By Kevin McCauley
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