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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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Audi A1 Clubsport Quattro Concept

If we claimed we built a car that does 0-60 in under 4 seconds you'd probably be like, "Those guys at Cool Material have been hitting the sauce again."  If Audi claimed its A1 Clubsport Quattro could do 0-100 km/hr (62mph) in 3.7 seconds from a standstill, well grab the…

By Mike Newman
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Hauk Designs Dune Raider

Man has certain needs that can only be met one of three ways: beer, bacon and breakneck speed. Two of them can (and should) be enjoyed together as frequently as possible, but the need for speed is a different sort of demon. Classic muscle or rice burner, Harley or crotch…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Porsche gForce App

It doesn't matter if you drive a Porsche or an old Mazda 626, as a guy you have something built into your brain about speed.  Now, yes, one of those two options will most likely get you off the starting line faster and one may go zero-to-60 in, well, let's…

By Mike Newman
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Rob’s Woodgrain Bike Frames

The only thing fixed about our fixies is their single gear. Fixed components? Yeah, right. We're upgrading those every six months. Wheels and tires? Changed every time there's some spare change in the rainy day fund. And then there's the paint job. We tried painting it matte black once (we…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Wavejet Water Propulsion Engine

The American solution to all transportation related problems starts with strapping a bigger engine to whatever it is needs fixing. It's how we ended up with rocket powered VW bugs, monster trucks and muscle cars. It's also what makes America great. The latest problem, as determined by the people at…

By Cooper Fleishman
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