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2024 Mazda CX-30 Turbo review: The almost hot hatch
The compact CX-30 is one of the finest driving crossovers ever 2024 Mazda CX-30 Turbo Premium Plus review by The Road Beat Words and...


2024 Genesis GV60 Performance review: Superfluously speedy
This incognito rocket ship has some tidy tricks 2024 Genesis GV60 Performance review by The Road Beat Words and pictures by Mitchell...


2024 Fanatec GT World Challenge America Sonoma Recap
After some 'complications' with the new track surface, racing got underway without a hitch. And it was glorious as usual with stunning...


2024 Mazda CX-50 Meridian review: Upping the ante
This CX-50 Meridian Edition reinforces and diversifies the CX-50's perch on the throne 2024 Mazda CX-50 Meridian review by The Road Beat...


Friday at the Sonoma SRO GT World Challenge weekend
Friday photo highlights from the paddock and pits of the Fanatec GT World Challenge America at Sonoma Raceway. Though the first official...


2024 Mazda3 Hatchback review: Hopefully a fluke
My love for the Mazda3 has waned with this 2024 model's surprising faults 2024 Mazda3 Hatchback review by The Road Beat Words and...


2024 Genesis G70 2.5T review: the driver's luxury choice
The Genesis G70 remains a top pick for drivers and those seeking enthusiast thrills 2024 Genesis G70 2.5T review by The Road Beat Words...


2024 Lexus UX 250h Premium review: Getting better
The updated UX has improved electronics inside and the reduced price for this Premium starts to make more sense 2024 Lexus UX 250h...


2024 Honda Passport Black Edition review: renewal due
The Passport feels too old 2024 Honda Passport Black Edition Review by The Road Beat Words and pictures: Mitchell Weitzman Honda's...


2023 Lexus RZ 450e review: Luxuriously weak EV range
The RZ 450e is a luxurious Lexus, but it's weak range simply doesn't work as an everyday vehicle 2023 Lexus RZ 450e review with The Road...


2023 Toyota Venza Nightshade review: A great everyday package
Sharp looks, excellent MPG, and a nice interior make for Toyota's best everyday offering 2023 Toyota Venza Nightshade review with The...


2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Woodland Edition review: Basic spice
Throwing some eye candy at a basic RAV4 could be a recipe for success 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Woodland Edition review with The Road Beat...


2023 Toyota Tundra Capstone review: overpriced and thirsty
One of the thirstiest hybrid vehicles ever, where is the the point in this overpriced Toyota pickup Toyota Tundra Capstone review with...


2024 Toyota Crown Hybrid Max review: a quick misfire
This surprisingly fast sedan is a wayward misfire from Toyota 2024 Toyota Crown Hybrid Max review with The Road Beat Words and pictures...


2023 Volvo V60 review: sad beautiful tragic
This pretty wagon has a few fundamental issues 2023 Volvo V60 review with The Road Beat Words and pictures by Mitchell Weitzman Beauty is...


2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid review: Get the RAV4
The compact Corolla Cross is now available as a hybrid, but you should get a RAV4 instead 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid review with...


2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid review: Big times
The grand addition to the Highlander SUV line impresses 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid review with The Road Beat Words and pictures...


2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge review: A fast and pricey plug-in
It sure ain't cheap, but this is a wonderfully luxurious and surprisingly fast SUV 2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge review with The Road Beat...


2023 Lexus LS 500 F Sport review: Effortlessly pointless
The LS 500 is a luxurious flagship that has fallen behind and the F Sport only makes it worse. 2023 Lexus LS 500 F Sport review with The...


2023 Toyota Prius Prime review: Hot yet expensive Prius
The plug-in Prius Prime is here. It's the best Prius ever. Also the most expensive. 2023 Toyota Prius Prime review with The Road Beat...


2023 Hyundai Tucson PHEV review: Value meets average
A plug-in hybrid crossover that meets in the middle 2023 Hyundai Tucson PHEV review with The Road Beat Words and pictures by Mitchell...


2023 Volkswagen Arteon review: so long
The Arteon might be pretty, but it's being discontinued, and a second go has revealed why 2023 Volkswagen Arteon review with The Road...


2024 Acura Integra Type S review: Outstanding
A stupendous, upscale offering of the Civic Type R, the Integra Type S is one of the best daily driving performance cars. 2024 Acura...


2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz review: A truck for everyone
A versatile offering crosses genres 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz review with The Road Beat Words and pictures by Mitchell Weitzman Crossover...
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