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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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Khyzyl Saleem Toyota RAV4 Rally Car Concept

Ever since its release in the early 90s, Toyota's "Recreational Activity Vehicle: 4-wheel drive"--aka the RAV4--has been a classic because of the combination of SUV performance with compact car maneuverability and fuel economy. Concept artist Khyzyl Saleem has thrown all the compact car aspects out the window with his renderings of…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Mini Vision Urbanaut Concept

BMW has released more than a few interesting concepts in the past handful of years, but few of them compare to the sheer absurdity that is the recently unveiled Mini Vision Urbanaut Concept. Designed from the inside out as the BMW group's futuristic take on the popular #vanlife trend, the…

By Cooper Fleishman
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1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible from “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service”

Talk about an obscure Bond vehicle that might be more under-the-radar than the actor who co-starred with it. This XR-7 comes from the sole 007 flick with George Lazenby in the starring role. Driven by 007's wife, Contessa Teresa "Tracy" di Vicenzo, this Mercury Cougar XR-7 is one of the…

By Amos Kwon
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Yota Imports Toyota Adventure Ace 4WD Van

We love us a good vintage Toyota minivan because they're so iconic and don't resemble the bulky versions of today. Yota Imports out of Oregon takes them and customizes them without losing the awesome old-school flavor of the originals. The Toyota Adventure Ace with all-wheel drive is one of the…

By Amos Kwon
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This NASA Motorcycle Concept is Designed for the Moon

Believe it or not, the last time we set foot on the Moon was almost half a century ago. The NASA Space Program might not be what it once was, but with an increased focus on travel to the Red Planet, there's also renewed interest in using the Moon as…

By Cooper Fleishman
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