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Mitchell Weitzman

2023 Honda HR-V Review: An elevated compact experience

The Honda HR-V compact crossover has been completely redesigned for 2023. It's pretty good. Mostly. Words and photos by Mitchell Weitzman...

Mitchell Weitzman

2022 Acura MDX Type S review: better, but not the best

2022 Acura MDX Type S review: better, but not the best Words and photos by Mitchell Weitzman What is it? Acura’s venerable MDX SUV turned...

Mitchell Weitzman

Mazda crossover battle: 2022 CX-9 vs 2022 CX-5

Two Mazda crossovers - and two of the best on the market - compared head-to-head Words and photos by Mitchell Weitzman Looking for a new...

2023 Honda HR-V Review: An elevated compact experience

The Honda HR-V compact crossover has been completely redesigned for 2023. It's pretty good. Mostly. Words and photos by Mitchell Weitzman...

2022 Acura MDX Type S review: better, but not the best

2022 Acura MDX Type S review: better, but not the best Words and photos by Mitchell Weitzman What is it? Acura’s venerable MDX SUV turned...

Mazda crossover battle: 2022 CX-9 vs 2022 CX-5

Two Mazda crossovers - and two of the best on the market - compared head-to-head Words and photos by Mitchell Weitzman Looking for a new...

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line Review: Disappointing MPG

This popular crossover has impressed in the past, but woeful fuel mileage on this new 2022 model is why you should skip it. 2022 VW...

2022 VW Jetta SEL review: frugal is its main play

This loaded up Jetta has one big trick up its sleeve: good gas mileage. 2022 Volkswagen Jetta SEL review by The Road Beat. Words and...