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This is not a truck for everyone, and to many, they won’t even consider it a truck at all.

Great gas mileage is not enough to take this hybrid over the amazing inline six version 2025 Mazda CX-90 PHEV review by The Road Beat Words and pictures: Mitchell Weitzman TL;DR: Don’t bother with the PHEV version of the otherwise excellent CX-90 SUV. For a deeper dive into why, check out my review of the standout CX-90 powered by its glorious inline-six engine. Otherwise, stay here for comments and criticisms explaining how the pricier plug-in hybrid ends up being the worst

The interior is gorgeous not just in how it looks but in how it feels to both driver and passengers, and that’s before even mentioning the exterior

2026 Toyota Crown review by The Road Beat Words and pictures: Mitchell Weitzman Looks should never singularly define a car, but when a car resembles the Toyota Crown, resisting judgment becomes difficult. Even though Toyota has had recent design successes like the Prius, the brand proves they're still not afraid to serve us something truly mortifying. The self‑pronounced aesthetician of the 20th century, Lord Henry Wotton, said, "...Real beauty ends where an intellectual expr

Now that it matches Tesla’s range, this stands as the best EV at that coveted and fiercely competitive $50,000 price point.

2026 Honda Passport Trailsport review by The Road Beat Words and pictures: Mitchell Weitzman I’d been eagerly awaiting a revamped Honda Passport, and when it comes to visuals, this new edition dressed in Trailsport guise nails the mission brief. Purposeful yet not outlandish, this wannabe off-roader channels a bit of Defender-lite flair and finally gives the formerly incognito Passport some well-deserved presence. Unfortunately, despite its rugged makeover, the latest Passpor

The CX-90 continues to wow with its impressive blend of luxury and driving excellence.

This aging lite pickup has its charms, but can't hide its age 2025 Honda Ridgeline Trailsport review by The Road Beat Words and pictures:...

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 review by The Road Beat Words and pictures: Mitchell Weitzman Hyundai’s meteoric rise in quality over the past...

Just avoid the yellow paint. It's far worse in person. 2025 Toyota Prius Nightshade review by The Road Beat Words and pictures: Mitchell...

A 2025 Monterey Car Week Special by The Road Beat Words and pictures: Mitchell Weitzman Recapping the 2025 edition of The Quail, a...

Progress has robbed the GTI some of its past magic 2025 Volkswagen GTI review by The Road Beat Words and pictures: Mitchell Weitzman In...

A look at some of The Road Beat's favorite pictures taken at the 2025 Monterey Motorsports Reunion A pair of 997-generation 911 GT3s race...

A bland crossover SUV, the luxurious Lexus RX is perfect for those who seek careful transportation 2025 Lexus RX 350h review by The Road...

This is the quickest-accelerating car to 60 mph I’ve ever driven. If you want to melt faces at legal speeds, the Ioniq 5 N considers that mission accomplished in three fleeting seconds.

Unfortunately, all Tacoma TRD Pros come standard with Toyota’s new so-called i-FORCE MAX hybrid engine setup, adding to the bloated cost.

While Toyota's offering was just updated with several improvements including a standard hybrid powertrain, it lacks the charming character and quality of the Accord.

There are areas where it is leaps and bounds better than its geriatric forebear.

Little known to man is more fun than an MX-5 Miata, a stick shift, and an open road 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF review by The Road Beat...

If Honda and Toyota’s latest hybrid sedans just aren’t doing it for you, Hyundai is ready to pick up the slack.

I expected to like the Civic more than I did. Despite ticking the correct boxes for an affordable performance car, a few nagging annoyances left me puzzled, and at times, irritated.

While an uncommon sight on roads compared to the ubiquitous Corolla and Civic, this powerfully turbocharged and luxurious compact sedan proves that is indeed a shame.

Despite the overall accomplished nature of the TX 350, it simply has no real reason to exist. The Grand Highlander Hybrid MAX is a very close alternative and offers extra power for thousands less.

the Grand Highlander earns its name in an era where so many other new consumer products are such dour disappointments.