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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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Hyundai Launches IONIQ EV Brand

Hyundai has been doing some great things with their vehicles. The 7-passenger Palisade is a huge hit, and the new Sonata Hybrid nails 54 mpg. Now, it seems they're going after Tesla with their standalone electric vehicle brand known as Ioniq. The name comes from the trio of enviro-hatchbacks, but…

By Amos Kwon
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Willhoit 1963 Porsche 356B Outlaw

Outlaw Porsches are hot these days, and a growing number of custom shops are crafting their own interpretations. This 356 was built by West Coast operation Willhoit Auto Restoration and recently restored by famed shop Canepa. The shop’s Outlaw 356 build gets the full treatment including reservicing and detailing, as…

By Amos Kwon
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Aviar Motors R67 Electric Mustang

Boutique automakers have been shoveling in electric powertrains in vintage automobiles like Porsche 911s, VW Beetles, and Ford Broncos, so why not a 1967 Ford Mustang? Well, Russian company Aviar has made their R67 that takes key components from the Telsa Model S and gives the retro-'stang 840 galloping horses…

By Amos Kwon
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Cadillac LYRIQ Electric Crossover

Cadillac certainly has its work cut out for it. With the CT6 sedan going away and medicore reviews of its CT5 sedan and XT6 SUV, the brand needs something big. The new LYRIQ is Caddy's first all-electric vehicle, and it's a looker. Boasting an intricate black grille with lighting elements,…

By Amos Kwon
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Wilco Lindner Derbi Mini-Bike

The Derbi is clearly a case of dinky size and colossal efforts. The customized mini-moto has received the craftsmanship attention typically devoted to much larger builds. This two-stroke bike receives a new subframe, a reworked engine that takes the stock one from 6 hp to 24 hp thanks to increased…

By Amos Kwon
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