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2023 Lexus IS 500 review: Greatness held back
Great value aside, a fantastic engine alone can't hide the fact the IS 500 could use some work to unleash the potential lurking beneath....


2023 Monterey Motorsports Reunion recap and photos
The annual historic races at Laguna Seca once again serve as a time capsule to eras bygone. Photos by Mitchell Weitzman Another year,...


2023 Lexus RX 500h F Sport Performance: All show, no sport
The newly updated flagship RX crossover is all about luxury, with little mind towards the sport and performance in its name. 2023 Lexus...


2023 Toyota Prius review: Shockingly good (and sexy)
The new Prius is here, and nobody expected it to be this good 2023 Toyota Prius review with The Road Beat Words and pictures by Mitchell...


2023 Toyota Crown Review: Give me back the Avalon
The Avalon's replacement is inferior in almost every way 2023 Toyota Crown review with The Road Beat Words and pictures by Mitchell...


2023 VW ID.4 Pro S review: a taxing affair
Right now, the only reason to choose an ID.4 is because of its tax credit advantage. The rest is rather "meh." 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S...


2023 Toyota GR86 Auto Review: Not aging well enough
How does the new automatic GR86 hold up a year after release? 2023 Toyota GR86 automatic review Words and pictures by Mitchell Weitzman A...


2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid review: improvements all around
The new CR-V is here to capture the mainstream buyer. Will it capture you? 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid review with The Road Beat Words and...


2023 Toyota GR Supra Manual review: What took so long?
The Supra gains something it always should have had: a manual transmission 2023 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 Manual review with The Road Beat...


Lexus ES 300h F Sport is comfy, efficient, but not fun
Another well-made Lexus product that is properly luxurious and fuel efficient, and that's it. 2022 Lexus ES 300h F Sport review with The...


2023 Lexus RC 350 AWD F Sport review: A poser's sports car
Looks that signify intent, this is a source of discontent and nears embarrassment. 2023 Lexus RC 350 AWD F Sport review with The Road...


2023 Toyota Tacoma Trail review: Wait for the next one
The Tacoma is set for a refresh, and it's clear why 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Trail review with The Road Beat Words and pictures by Mitchell...


Tested: 2023 Lexus UX250h F Sport doesn't compute
The asking price does not match how small this odd hatchback is 2023 Lexus UX 250h F Sport review with The Road Beat Words and pictures...


2023 Toyota Sequoia Platinum: Still playing catch-up
The new and improved Toyota Sequoia still needs work. 2023 Toyota Sequoia Platinum review with The Road Beat Words and picture by...


2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge review: a green sleeper
Ballistically fast, does the XC40 Recharge compel in any other ways? 2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Ultimate AWD review with The Road Beat...


2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge AWD review: Fast and mostly fresh
The Volvo XC60 is a superbly fast hybrid that might be the imperfect compromise many are comfortable with 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge AWD...


2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid review: conventionally unconventional
An alternative hybrid vehicle with divisive looks that delivers 45 MPG 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid review with The Road Beat Words and...


2023 Lexus LC 500 V8 review: so good, but getting old
The Lexus LC 500, armed with a firestorm V8, is terrific, but is there reason to buy one new? 2023 Lexus LC 500 V8 review with The Road...


2023 Mazda CX-5 Turbo review: Great, but not for everyone
Is the best still the best? 2023 Mazda CX-5 Turbo review and photos by The Road Beat. This luxurious, driver's compact crossover SUV has bee


In pictures: 2023 SRO GT World Challenge America at Sonoma
Photos from the Sonoma Raceway round of the 2023 SRO GT World Challenge America racing series. I love racing, and nothing (well, I guess...


2023 Lexus NX 350h review: convincing upgrades
The NX is all-new and with a frugal, yet potent hybrid powertrain 2023 Lexus NX 350h Luxury review with The Road Beat Words and pictures...


2022 Volkswagen Arteon Review: beauty sells
This Volkswagen is excitingly pretty, and that might be all that matters 2023 Volkswagen Arteon review with The Road Beat Words and...


2023 Honda Accord Hybrid review: an obvious choice
Not obvious by circumstance, but because it's pretty dang good 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid review with The Road Beat Words and pictures by...


2023 Hyundai Elantra N review: holy smokes, Batman
The most unlikely fun performance car of the year from a most unlikely origin 2023 Hyundai Elantra N review with The Road Beat Words and...
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