2023 Toyota Sequoia Capstone Review: Improved, overpriced
This new range-topping trim of the redesigned Sequoia is overpriced and lacks the outright luxury quality it aspires to Words and...
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2023 Honda Civic FL5 Type R review: Just wow
The Civic Type R returns. It's mostly magnificent 2023 Honda Civic FL5 Type R review with The Road Beat Words and pictures by Mitchell...
2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid verse RAV4 Prime: sibling warfare
A battle of crossover siblings, and a complicated family affair of rationality. 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid compared to the RAV4 Prime Words...
2022 Mazda Miata RF review: showing its age
I love the current Miata, but it's nigh time for a new one 2022 Mazda Miata RF Club review with The Road Beat Words and pictures by...
2023 Volvo S60 Recharge review: power and value
It's got gobs of power, but there are other areas that hold the S60 back 2023 Volvo S60 Recharge Ultimate Black Edition review with The...
2023 Camry Hybrid Review: a practical 42 MPG
And this one even has spicy bronze wheels 2023 Toyota Camry Hybrid review with The Road Beat Words and pictures by Mitchell Weitzman What...
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It costs a heck of a lot, but this is a seriously impressive luxury SUV 2022 Volvo XC90 T8 review with The Road Beat Words and pictures...
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Ultra luxury bargain. Relatively, at least. 2023 Genesis G90 3.5T review with The Road Beat Words and pictures by Mitchell Weitzman What...
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Too expensive for being so tiny and slow. At least the MPG impresses. 2022 Lexus UX 250h review with The Road Beat Words and photos by...
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2023 Mazda CX-50 Review: New compact SUV benchmark
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Review: 2022 Toyota Venza Limited is the best car they make
Attractive? Check. Hybrid economy? Check. Surprisingly nice interior? Check. 2022 Toyota Venza Limited review with The Road Beat. Words...
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2022 Toyota Tundra Platinum review: the best new Tundra
Forget the stupidly priced Capstone. This is the Tundra you want Words and photos by Mitchell Weitzman 2022 Toyota Tundra Platinum review...
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The Honda HR-V compact crossover has been completely redesigned for 2023. It's pretty good. Mostly. Words and photos by Mitchell Weitzman...
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