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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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Mercedes C63 AMG Edition 507

Somewhere in the sparsely populated city of Affalterbach, Germany, the AMG Performance Studio was restless. Idle minds - you get the idea. Introducing the more aggressive Mercedes C63 AMG "Edition 507." The performance wizards at AMG have magically coaxed an additional 56 horsepower out of its 6.3 litre V8 bringing…

By Kevin McCauley
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2014 Audi RS 5 Cabriolet

Convertibles are not always synonymous with exhilarating performance unless you happen to be sitting in a high-dollar Italian thoroughbred. That is set to change in 2014 when Audi brings the RS 5 Cabriolet to the U.S. RS is Audi’s top performance trim level and is short for “RennSport” which translates…

By Kevin McCauley
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Indicator Bike Signal Lights

Any great new invention inspires consumers to say, "Why didn't I think of that?" That's pretty much the case with these Indicator Bike Signal Lights. Seeing as how using hand signals while on a busy roadway is both tricky and goofy looking, these bicycle grips have built-in turn signals. The…

By Mike Newman
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Make Bike Rack

If you're looking for ways to store your bike that don't include propping it up on a kickstand in your filthy garage, you've certainly got plenty of options (here are a few). If you want another option to consider after you've removed that kickstand cause you're a grown ass man,…

By Mike Newman
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Magnetic Koala Bottle

Taking your eyes off the road to resecure your water bottle while riding your two-wheeler can be dangerous. Is a mouthful of water or XXX Vitamin Water worth running into the back of a Volvo? The Koala Bottle system is a safer way to consume some electrolytes while riding. The…

By Mike Newman
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