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Review: 2022 Volvo XC60 B6 will let you stand out
Want to be unique with your crossover choice? Here's the Volvo XC60, and it's totally built on merit, too. Review of the 2022 Volvo XC60...


Review: Lexus IS 500 is an old school hot rod
Only the Orwellian electronic nannies hold it back from stardom 2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport review by Mitchell Weitzman for The Road Beat...


Review: 2022 Toyota Tundra Capstone Hybrid
It swings and, well it doesn't miss, but it ain't a home run. 2022 Toyota Tundra Capstone review by Mitchell Weitzman for The Road Beat...


Review: 2022 Toyota Tacoma is an aging bestseller
It might sell in droves, but why? This aging truck still has its charms, though. What is it? Like the antique 4Runner stablemate, the...


Review: VW ID.4 Pro S disappoints over time
With more exposure to VW's first mass electric car in the United States, I have come to like it less. I first tried an ID.4 last year and...


Review: 2022 Toyota Corolla Hybrid will save you money
Outrageously good fuel economy makes this an easy recommendation Do you care about driving? No? Good. Do you care about saving money at...


2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF is a DIY joy
A six-speed manual makes this the most pleasurable of do-it-yourself experiences What is it? Mazda's modern antiquity, the MX-5 Miata....


Review: 2022 Hyundai Tucson is style over substance
An eye-catching design and a beautiful interior go far, but does it go far enough? What's hot? Hyundai's new Tucson is made to wow. From...


Review: 2022 Acura RDX A-Spec
The Road Beat tests Acura's RDX entry-luxury crossover What is it? The RDX, the somewhat compact, luxury crossover from Acura. Set to...


2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum Review
Two years on, how does Toyota's hybrid SUV hold up in top-level Platinum trim? I first drove Toyota's new Highlander nearly two years ago...


Review: 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross
It's a good size, but is it a good choice? The Road Beat tests the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross. Words and pictures by Mitchell Weitzman I...


Review :2022 Volvo S90 is luxury you can (almost) afford
It's beautiful inside and out and with a vast rear seat, yet it costs less than 70 grand? It's a bargain. What is it? Sweden's answer to...


Review: 2022 Toyota Sienna blends space with efficiency
It's a minivan with a hybrid powertrain. Does this make minivans cool? The Road Beat tests and reviews the 2022 Toyota Sienna XSE. What...


2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Review: To truck or not to truck
Brilliant? Or lame a pretender? The Road Beat tests the new Santa Cruz to find out where it fits in. What is it? Hyundai's Santa Cruz, an...


Review: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport is frugal but disappoints
What's this Lexus crossover all about? The Road Beat tests and reviews the 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport. What is it? The Lexus RX 450h F...


Review: 2022 Toyota 4Runner TRD Sport
The 4Runner just keeps going, this time in a new 'TRD Sport' guise. 2022 Toyota 4Runner TRD Sport review by The Road Beat. What is it?...


Review: 2022 Genesis GV70 is sensational
Beautiful and brilliant to drive...Genesis keeps the streak of producing phenomenal luxury vehicles. Review and photos of the 2022...


Great Expectations: 2022 Honda Civic Sport
Review of the 2022 Honda Civic Sport 2.0 by The Road Beat. Words and photos by Mitchell Weitzman. What is it? Honda's 2 for 2 with their...


Review: 2021 VW Tiguan still charms
It has its own shortcomings, but the Tiguan is a charming small SUV with seven seats. The Road Beat reviews the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL P


Review: 2021 Lexus LS 500h is close to perfect
Flawed, but still exemplary. The Road Beat tests Lexus' flagship model. Words and photos by Mitchell Weitzman. Review and photos of the...


2021 Hyundai Elantra N Line is a total performance bargain
The Road Beat tests the new 2021 Hyundai Elantra N Line Want performance and pizzazz on the cheap? The Elantra N Line is here to scoop...


2021 Toyota Highlander XSE is a better-looking Highlander
The XSE trim is new, bringing much improved looks to the popular SUV. Full review and photos of the 2021 Toyota Highlander XSE by The Road B


Review: 2021 Mazda CX-30 is Great Yet Compromised
The driving experience is wonderful, but this compact crossover is a little too, er, compact Review of the 2021 Mazda CX-30 Turbo Premium...


Tested: 2022 Genesis G70 3.3T is Superbly Multi-Talented
The new, revised Genesis G70 has arrived and is even more excellent than its esteemed forebear. 2022 Genesis G70 3.3T Review The original...
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