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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...


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...


2022 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 review: efficient luxury
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...


2023 Genesis G90 review: Virtue at a lesser price
Ultra luxury bargain. Relatively, at least. 2023 Genesis G90 3.5T review with The Road Beat Words and pictures by Mitchell Weitzman What...


Genesis GV70 2.5T review: A knockout punch
This Genesis GV70 blows the socks off me even in cheaper 2.5T specification. The standard for attainable luxury. 2023 Genesis GV70 2.5T...


2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro review: an aging niche
This old-school SUV has the off-road ability, but it's probably not for you 2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro review with The Road Beat Words...


2022 Volkswagen Golf R Review: More is less
A recipe for greatness that comes up short. 2022 VW Golf Mk8 R review with The Road Beat. Words and pictures by Mitchell Weitzman. A...


2023 Genesis GV60 Review: Fresh, Funky, and Fast
The new GV60 takes an imaginative exterior and interior design and couples it to nearly 500-horsepower. 2023 Genesis GV60 review with The...


2022 Lexus UX 250h review: This makes little sense...
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...


2023 Acura Integra Review: The better Honda Civic
The Integra returns, but is it worthy of the name? 2023 Acura Integra A-Spec review with The Road Beat Words and photos by Mitchell...


2022 Hyundai Kona Electric review: Small but efficient
The most efficient EV I've tested yet, but it comes at a big cost for a small car. 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric Limited review Words and...


2022 Volvo C40 Recharge Review: It's freaking fast
Expensive, but insanely fast, the C40 Recharge is a new electric crossover from Volvo. 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge review by The Road Beat...


2023 Mazda CX-50 Review: New compact SUV benchmark
Mazda now has a confusingly named CX-50 alongside their excellent CX-5. This one's even better. 2023 Mazda CX-50 Turbo review by The Road...


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...


2022 Monterey Motorsports Reunion at Laguna Seca Recap
Some of the most storied and historic racing cars assemble again at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca One of Monterey Car Week's annual...


2022 Volkswagen GTI review: still the icon?
The original hot hatch continues into its 8th-generation. Still a deserving icon? What is it? There are only so many certainties in the...


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...


2023 Honda HR-V Review: An elevated compact experience
The Honda HR-V compact crossover has been completely redesigned for 2023. It's pretty good. Mostly. Words and photos by Mitchell Weitzman...


2022 Acura MDX Type S review: better, but not the best
2022 Acura MDX Type S review: better, but not the best Words and photos by Mitchell Weitzman What is it? Acura’s venerable MDX SUV turned...


Mazda crossover battle: 2022 CX-9 vs 2022 CX-5
Two Mazda crossovers - and two of the best on the market - compared head-to-head Words and photos by Mitchell Weitzman Looking for a new...
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