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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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Sponsored: The Volt Redefines Cool

Note: The 2012 Chevy Volt offers an EPA-estimated 35 miles on a single charge based on 94 MPGe [electric] and 35 city, 40 MPG highway [gas]. Actual range varies with conditions. This post is sponsored by Chevrolet- It’s more car than electric The Chevy Volt* is unique among electric cars…

By Cool Material Guest
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G-Star RAW: Raw Defender

There are quite a few things in life that we know we'll never have and we're content to just ogle. Most of the time those fantasies are related to women and things with gas pedals. The G-Star RAW: Raw Defender is one of those times. The jean manufacturer got in…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The “Otis” Maybach

Remember the Maybach that Jay-Z and Kanye Frankensteined together for the Otis video? The visual of a Sawzall hitting a car most of us will never be able to sit in (let alone buy) is still scarred into our brains. It seemed totally ridiculous at the time, but the video…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The ZBoard

When they first rolled out the Segway scooter, we thought the idea was nice but the design left something to be desired. What was desired? Any trace of style whatsoever. Then the product was picked up by mall cops everywhere, and we felt extremely justified. The ZBoard takes everything the Segway got right,…

By Mike Newman
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Theft-Resistant Bike Light

Every time we lock up our bike the same thought goes through our head, "How the hell am I gonna get home when this isn't here when I get back?" We go to such lengths to prevent this, that it isn't uncommon to see some dude in the Starbucks carrying around…

By Mike Newman
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