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Great Expectations: 2022 Honda Civic Sport
Review of the 2022 Honda Civic Sport 2.0 by The Road Beat. Words and photos by Mitchell Weitzman. What is it? Honda's 2 for 2 with their...


Review: 2021 VW Tiguan still charms
It has its own shortcomings, but the Tiguan is a charming small SUV with seven seats. The Road Beat reviews the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL P


Review: 2021 Lexus LS 500h is close to perfect
Flawed, but still exemplary. The Road Beat tests Lexus' flagship model. Words and photos by Mitchell Weitzman. Review and photos of the...


2021 Hyundai Elantra N Line is a total performance bargain
The Road Beat tests the new 2021 Hyundai Elantra N Line Want performance and pizzazz on the cheap? The Elantra N Line is here to scoop...


2021 Toyota Highlander XSE is a better-looking Highlander
The XSE trim is new, bringing much improved looks to the popular SUV. Full review and photos of the 2021 Toyota Highlander XSE by The Road B


Review: 2021 Mazda CX-30 is Great Yet Compromised
The driving experience is wonderful, but this compact crossover is a little too, er, compact Review of the 2021 Mazda CX-30 Turbo Premium...


Tested: 2022 Genesis G70 3.3T is Superbly Multi-Talented
The new, revised Genesis G70 has arrived and is even more excellent than its esteemed forebear. 2022 Genesis G70 3.3T Review The original...


Review: Toyota Camry TRD is left wanting for more
Full review and photos of the Toyota Camry TRD. Toyota's ambitious Camry TRD is the best driving Camry ever, but other areas hold it back.


2021 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion Photos
Photos from the historic races at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. I love motorsports. And while I love modern racing, I also love seeing...


Review - 2021 Volkswagen Golf TSI is cheap fun
It's not perfect, but it's a lot of car for under $25,000. Hatchbacks for the win! A review of the 2021 Volkswagen Golf 1.4T TSI by The...


2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid is economy and luxury in one
The Road Beat reviews the all-new 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Hyundai has been on a roll recently, and I'm far from the only person with...


2021 Lexus IS 350 F Sport Needs More Engine
It's beautiful to look at, sure, but wow does it need an extra 50 horsepower. Review and photos of the 2021 Lexus IS 350 F Sport I'd...


2021 Hyundai Veloster N Review: One of the best sports cars at any price
Forget price - it's hard to have more fun on four wheels. The Road Beat tests the devilishly fun Hyundai Veloster N with a six-speed...


2022 Honda Civic review - A better form of anonymity
The all-new Honda Civic has arrived. New looks and a new interior have kept it ahead of the game. I've heard before that one can either...


Tested: 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime is freakishly fast
Toyota's plug-in hybrid RAV4 Prime is a seriously quick compact SUV. But does that make it better? Speed isn't everything. However,...


Review: 2022 Volkswagen Taos SEL is too much of the same
Priced nearly the same as the marginally larger Tiguan, what's the point of this new crossover? I don't quite understand the Taos in...


Review: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid is all about style
Style, style, style. Here's living proof that people-mover crossovers don't have to be boring. How do you (attempt to) dethrone such...


Review: 2021 Lexus RC F is past its expiration date
I expected to love the RC F, but I was wrong. I disliked this car. How could I possibly mean that, though, when the machine in question...


2021 Honda Ridgeline Review - A truck that isn't a truck
Want a truck, but don't want a truck? That's the pitch of the Honda Ridgeline. Full review and photos of the 2021 Honda Ridgeline AWD Sport


Review: 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 is an electric people's car
Don't want to join the (alleged) Tesla cult? Volkswagen's electric car for the people is here. Dieselgate. Ugh, really leaves a bad taste...


Tested: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge is a Super Swede
2021 Volvo XC90 plug-in hybrid review. Luxury and Volvo are historically not what people associate together...Volvo wants to change that.


Review: 2022 Acura MDX Does Many Things Well
The Road Beat reviews the all-new 2022 Acura MDX. While not as exciting as rivals, the MDX remains a sensible and well-rounded three-row SUV


Review: 2021 Hyundai Venue Is affordable and fun transportation
Almost exactly a year after I was impressed with Hyundai's newly introduced compact crossover, the Venue, I had the chance to revisit the...


Review: 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata is eternal fun
Getting long in the tooth? Perhaps, but the latest Miata from Mazda is still as fun as always Miata definition: Miata is always the...
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