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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
Phones
Monocle iPhone Bike Light

Seeing as how just about no one pays attention while driving these days, you'd best make yourself as visible as possible when you're riding your bike. Monocle will make sure you never leave your bike light behind when you hop on your two-wheeler. The clever little pouch and app turns…

By Mike Newman
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Growler On Board

We don't fully understand the "Baby On Board" signs you see on minivans all the time. It's not like we go around playing demolition derby until we see a car with that bright yellow sign and then ease up. If we're going to start putting warnings out there for other…

By Mike Newman
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Boosted Boards – The World’s Lightest Electric Vehicle

The issue with most electric skateboards is their weight. A skate deck is meant to be used and then carried not used and then attached to a rope and pulled down the street like a child's red wagon. Boosted Boards wants to fix that. At 12 lb., this longboard won't…

By Mike Newman
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Custom Bike Build

There's an enjoyment you get from something you build yourself that you won't get from a fully packaged product. When a buddy of ours decided to build his own bike, we figured we'd document the process. Check out the video and peruse what he used below: VISP 59cm Aluminum Frame…

By Mike Newman
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Carrera Foldable Helmet

That buzz cut you're rocking now could one day turn into some flowing locks like you're on the cover of a romance novel. With these changes comes the inserting and removal of those cushioned pads in your bike helmet to make it fit without dropping in front of your eyes.…

By Mike Newman
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