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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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Maserati MC20

The V12-powered Maserati MC12 supercar from 2004 became one of the finest supercar legends based on its performance and its very limited run of 62 cars (50 road-going versions, and 12 Corsa racing versions). Now, for the first time in 16 years, the Trident brand brings a halo car to…

By Amos Kwon
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Hyundai Soapbox Car

Soapbox racers have traditionally been boxy numbers. Now, Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center (HMETC) has designed and built one for the 21st century with an edgy, aerodynamic body and joystick controls instead of a traditional steering wheel. The racer was modeled after the 45 electric car and neatly fits in…

By Amos Kwon
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Land Rover Defender P400e Plug-In Hybrid

The legendary Defender has certainly emerged into the 21st century with more power, refinement, and technology than its rather rudimentary (but still awesome) predecessor. Now, the Defender comes in a plug-in hybrid version that probably has devotees scratching their heads. The new powertrain takes a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine coupled with…

By Amos Kwon
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1965 Alfa Romeo 1600 GTA Autodelta

As wonderful as modern Alfas are to drive, our heartstrings get plucked by the oldies. This particular 1965 Alfa Romeo GTA is just the kind of steed we're talking about. Not only is it one of the brand's most handsome coupes, but it was also racing-focused and competed in numerous…

By Amos Kwon
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ILY-Ai Concept Three-Wheeled Wood Scooter

There have been no shortage of unique electric scooter concepts over the past few years, but few of them impress like the ILY-Ai Concept Three-Wheeled Wood Scooter you see here. The brainchild of Tokyo-based designer Mikiya Kobayashi, Concept Model ILY-Ai fuses modern, ride-on, scooter technology with three-wheeled construction and an…

By Cooper Fleishman
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