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Dec 29, 2020

2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited

The top of the line RAV4 Hybrid is too expensive for its own good. Words and pictures by Mitchell Weitzman Let's be clear on this right...

Mitchell Weitzman

Dec 23, 2020

2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible Review

The Lexus LC 500 Convertible is a special vehicle. It's also a car that makes you special. Strike that, it makes you radiate with vibrancy

Mitchell Weitzman

Dec 15, 2020

Driven: 2021 Mazda CX-5 Signature

The most accomplished crossover you can buy Earlier this year I had the pleasure of sampling the CX-9, Mazda's flagship three-row SUV. I...

Mitchell Weitzman

Dec 8, 2020

2020 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T Manual

Having the chance to exercise a turbocharged engine with both your hands and feet elevate it to a newfound sense of fun and personality.

Mitchell Weitzman

Nov 30, 2020

2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid Touring Review

A perfectly capable hybrid crossover that does the basic duties of a car entirely fine and well, but lacks any real spark.

2021 Genesis G90 Ultimate Review: An Ultimate Ultimatum

Mitchell Weitzman

Nov 24, 2020

2021 Genesis G90 Ultimate Review: An Ultimate Ultimatum

The Genesis of something truly special. Words and Pictures by Mitchell Weitzman. View full gallery at the bottom. I'm all about good...

2021 Toyota Avalon TRD Review - For Whom it May Concern

Mitchell Weitzman

Nov 13, 2020

2021 Toyota Avalon TRD Review - For Whom it May Concern

View Full Gallery Here Words and Pictures by Mitchell Weitzman Throughout history, there have many things that society has seemingly not...

2021 Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium Review and Photos

Mitchell Weitzman

Oct 26, 2020

2021 Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium Review and Photos

Premium may be in the name, but is it in the game? It's easy to marvel at the sheer beauty of this seemingly simple and boxy shape.

Larry Weitzman

Oct 15, 2020

Reviewed: Mazda CX-5 Turbo

Engine displacement remains at 2.5L but it is now turbocharged... Zero-60 mph arrived in just 6.18 seconds

Mitchell Weitzman

Oct 6, 2020

Cars and Coffee Folsom Returns

After a 7 month hiatus, cars and coffee returns to Folsom - albeit in El Dorado Hills.

Mitchell Weitzman

Oct 5, 2020

2020 Volkswagen Tiguan 4Motion Review

The Road Beat tests Volkswagen's bestseller, the Tiguan crossover. Consider me more than surprised.

2020 Lexus GS F Track Review at Laguna Seca

Mitchell Weitzman

Oct 4, 2020

2020 Lexus GS F Track Review at Laguna Seca

“Hey, you were keeping up with that Porsche!” This was not the sole exclamation of bewilderment that the big yellow Lexus received at Laguna

Gallery: 1990s IMSA GTP Heroes - Nissan 300ZX and Mazda 767B

Mitchell Weitzman

Oct 2, 2020

Gallery: 1990s IMSA GTP Heroes - Nissan 300ZX and Mazda 767B

Nothing sounds like a 4-rotor above 8K RPM. Nothing. V12? Nope. It's amazing how a rotary like this at 8K RPM sounds like it's revving at le

Larry Weitzman

Oct 1, 2020

Review: Acura MDX A-Spec

MDX can run 0-60 mph in a scant 5.74 seconds. Backing that world class performance up are 50-70 mph simulated passing runs of 2.84 and 3.82

Mitchell Weitzman

Oct 1, 2020

Tested: 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club

Full in-depth review of the Mazda Miata RF by the Road Beat. Yes, it’s got a fabulous chassis. What’s even more delightful on the road...

Larry Weitzman

Sep 30, 2020

Review: Toyota Prius XLE AWD-e

But, here’s the deal. This AWD Prius is about half the price of an AWD EV and it costs less to drive, about 6 cents a mile.

Larry Weitzman

Sep 30, 2020

Review - Lexus NX300h

Overall the NX averaged about 28 mpg in country, rural driving where there is little stopping and brake regen.

Larry Weitzman

Sep 29, 2020

2020 Honda Civic Si Review

This Civic Si is about driving fun, and I would have to give it a fun quotient on the 10 scale of about 12. Civics look quick standing still

Mitchell Weitzman

Sep 26, 2020

Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro

4Runner remains a real truck-based SUV, borrowing heavily from the stout Tacoma truck line with a true body on frame design

Mitchell Weitzman

Sep 26, 2020

2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Review

It’s a lot of CUV for the money and worth looking at, especially if you like something fun, edgy, sporty and a bit different.

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