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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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Handsome Cycles Shop Bike

What guy doesn't remember being a kid and riding his Huffy at top speed just to slam back on the brake and create an epic skid mark? Thanks to the coaster brake on the Shop Bike from Handsome Cycles, you can relive the days of effing up your parents' driveway. The…

By Mike Newman
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SBU V3 – Self Balancing Unicycle

On the list of worst ways to get around, the unicycle is right next to the car from The Flintstones. Sure it leaves your hands free while you ride, but, unless you're a circus bear, who has the time to learn how to use one? The SBU V3 is a self…

By Mike Newman
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NYC Bikes

If you live in NYC, owning a bike is as much a necessity as knowing good pizza places and despising tourists. For most, it's the easiest way to get around that doesn't require filling up a MetroCard. Most of the rides you'll see as you navigate the city blocks are…

By Mike Newman
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Blink/Steady Bike Light

You've got a lot to think about when you're riding your bike—car doors, roadkill, tire-shredding potholes—so remembering to flip on your lights can sometimes get lost in the shuffle. Normally a polite motorist will inform you of this fact by calmly saying, "Hey asshole, put on your lights!" With the…

By Mike Newman
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Spurcycle GripRings

In an effort to make your bike stand out among the masses, you have a few options. You can outfit it with a Brooks saddle, you could toss on some pro racing tires or you could add a small touch of style for a nominal fee with these GripRings. The…

By Mike Newman
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