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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...


2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line Review: Disappointing MPG
This popular crossover has impressed in the past, but woeful fuel mileage on this new 2022 model is why you should skip it. 2022 VW...


2022 VW Jetta SEL review: frugal is its main play
This loaded up Jetta has one big trick up its sleeve: good gas mileage. 2022 Volkswagen Jetta SEL review by The Road Beat. Words and...


Why The Quail is the best car show on the planet
A recap of last year's 2021 edition of The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering. Full photo gallery of the best of Monterey Car Week - Further...


2022 Lexus LC 500h review: it's great, but...
2022 Lexus LC 500h review by Mitchell Weitzman and The Road Beat What is it? Lexus' LC 500 grand tourer of extravagance, now a...


2022 Honda Civic Hatchback review: exceeding its civic duty
2022 Honda Civic Hatchback Review Photos and in-depth review of the all-new Civic Hatchback by Mitchell Weitzman for The Road Beat What...


2022 VW Atlas Cross Sport Review: Big and affordable
Words and pictures by Mitchell Weitzman 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Review What is it? Volkswagen's Atlas Cross Sport, the stylish...


2022 Genesis G80 Sport Review: More isn't always more
2022 Genesis G80 Sport review by The Road Beat. Words and pictures by Mitchell Weitzman What is it? The mid-size (though it's quite big)...


2022 Toyota GR86 review: keeping the fun
Boring automatic aside on this example, this wonderful sports car is even better in its new guise Review of the 2022 Toyota GR86 Words...


Review: Hyundai Ioniq 5 is an easy choice for an EV
It does everything well, including an attractive price. And gosh, just look at it. 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 review Words and pictures by...


2022 Lexus LX 600 F Sport is a huge step forward
Should call it the Land Crusher . Heavily revised and with a new powerplant, the new LX 600 signifies its purpose to bombastic effect...


Review: 2022 Honda Passport TrailSport is still civilized
Some trendy and catchy styling tweaks define this spiced up SUV What is it? Take Honda's Passport SUV and spruce up the looks to make a...


2022 Mazda3 Hatchback Turbo is an everyday almost-hot hatch
The Road Beat reviews the 2022 Mazda3 Hatchback Turbo. Is it a true hot hatch? Words and pictures by Mitchell Weitzman for The Road Beat....


Review: 2022 Hyundai Kona N is a wildly fun crossover
Who's this for? Lunatics. Lunatics rejoice! Review of the Hyundai Kona N by Mitchell Weitzman for The Road Beat What is it? I don't think...
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