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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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1977 Porsche 911 Turbo ‘Cyberpunk 2077’

The upcoming and much-heralded CD Projekt videogame, "Cyberpunk 2077" should prove to be a thrill to play. The lead, Johnny Silverhand (actually based on Keanu Reeves) drives a 100-year old Porsche 911 Turbo (the iconic air-cooled 930 version). In the game, the 1977 911 Turbo has door camera mirrors, LiDAR…

By Amos Kwon
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Fisker Automotive Extreme E Concept

If Henrik Fisker plans on making a comeback after the failure of the Karma EV, he's going to need a lot of visibility. The 2022 Fisker Ocean Electric SUV should help, but it's their Ocean-based and badass-rugged Extreme E entry that has us licking our chops with anticipation. Following the…

By Amos Kwon
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Vanwall Vintage Formula 1 Continuation Collection

As technologically and aerodynamically incredible modern F1 cars are, their front-engined forefathers were rudimentary, dangerous, but beautiful to behold. British team Vanwall was one of the most prominent teams in F1 in the '50s, having beaten the likes of Ferrari and Maserati in the first F1 World Championship constructors’ title.…

By Amos Kwon
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Paul Newman’s Datsun 280ZX

Paul Newman was a man among men. Actor, philanthropist, race car driver. His passion for driving was evident, and he was actually skilled enough to race competitively. Newman was so good that he stood on the podium for 2nd place at the 1979 24 Hours of Le Mans, one of…

By Amos Kwon
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MalaMadre Motorcycles “MM Shark”

Great motorcycle mods result in both great design and daily rideability. Bali-based MalaMadre Motorcycles has done just that with a client built. The request had simple requirements: modern, light, and off-road capable. The MM Shark's base bike was a humble but excellent 2017 KTM 450 EXC Six Days. Using a…

By Amos Kwon
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