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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: Mitchell Weitzman Honda’s Ridgeline is not a truck that excites upon first greeting, but instead grows on you over time. I haven’t exactly given glowing reviews of Ridgelines in the past, but a reintroduction to Honda’s midsize pickup was welcome after recent drives in Toyota’s new Tacoma—a truck that has ballooned in price with its latest

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 the quest for insatiable speed , the venerable Volkswagen GTI has lost some of its intangible mojo that made past iterations pure enthusiast dynamite. From the humble original to the revolutionary MKV model nearly 20 years ago, the GTI has been a hot hatch mainstay, embodying the highly practical, approachable, and highly attainable performan

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.

If you want an authentic and actually involving sports and performance experience, you should go with the stick shift just on principle.

Mostly unchanged, the CX-30 Turbo hits all the right sweet spots 2025 Mazda CX-30 Turbo review by The Road Beat Words and pictures:...

I've never gotten so many stares and points in any car. Ever. 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz review by The Road Beat Words and pictures:...

This luxury SUV has a new engine option, bringing the price to comical territory 2025 Lexus LX 700h Ultra Luxury review by The Road Beat Words and pictures: Mitchell Weitzman "I asked my friends what they thought this Lexus cost, based purely on brand and a glance inside. Their answer? $100K — even after I pointed out the newly minted '700' badge and hybrid option. When I then explained the MSRP for this example was actually 41% higher at $141,545, they legitimately laughed.