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Review - Lexus NX300h
Overall the NX
averaged about 28 mpg in country, rural driving where there is little stopping and brake regen.
2020 Honda Civic Si Review
This Civic Si is about driving fun, and I would have to give it a fun quotient on the 10 scale of about 12. Civics look quick standing still
Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro
4Runner remains a real truck-based SUV, borrowing heavily from the stout Tacoma truck line with a true body on frame design
2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Review
It’s a lot of CUV for the money and worth looking at, especially if you like something fun, edgy, sporty and a bit different.
Driving the new Toyota Supra - Full Review
Full in-depth review of the returning Toyota Supra by The Road Beat. Does it live up to the hype of its movie star predecessor?
Lexus LC 500h Tested: Absolute Magnificence
This is the kind of car that when you park, you look over your shoulder in admiration, and more than just one glance.
2020 Mazda 6 Signature Tested
Mazda’s 6 remains a benchmark for how to make a seemingly uninteresting car incredibly interesting, and brilliant.
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SEL 4Motion
A review of the Atlas Cross Sport, a vehicle that proves that looks are everything. Apart from the stylish exterior, there isn't much else.
Hyundai Venue Review - Affordable, Front-Row Fun
This is the first-ever Hyundai Venue. It's affordable, but that doesn't mean this venue relegates you to the cheap seats.
2020 Mazda CX-9 Signature
The Mazda CX-9 is not an SUV that drives like a car. No. The Mazda CX-9 is an SUV that drives better than most cars.
Dodge Viper ACR
Photos of the ultimate Dodge Viper: the ACR. This ACR ran at Laguna Seca in July and made for some incredible photos at the famed circuit.
Mazda 757 - Rotary Perfection
Mazda 757 captured at Laguna Seca during the Monterey Motorsports Reunion
Porsche 997 Carrera S
Photo of a porsche 997 Carrera S Aero Kit at Thunderhill Raceway Park
2020 Toyota GR Supra
Drive-by photo of the new MKV Toyota Supra at speed atop Wentworth Springs Rd
2020 Lexus LS500 Review
A review of the Lexus LS500. One of the best is still one of the best.
Tested: 2020 Volvo S60 T8-E AWD R-Design
There is no question Volvo is on a roll, which is fitting since the name Volvo in Latin means “I roll.”
2019 Genesis G80 Sport 3.3T Review
In fact, this car is so good, I
expect BMW will file a lawsuit attempting to outlaw the sale of this new Genesis.
2020 Honda CR-V Touring Reviewed
On the highway at 70 mph in a two-way run it averaged 35.3 mpg. Overall
in aggressive driving with no highway 26 mpg was more the norm.
Tested: 2020 Mazda 3 Hatchback AWD
Archived Road Test by The Road Beat. Improving on the Best with Mazda's 3 Hatchback All-Wheel Drive.
Tested: Volvo XC90 AWD R-Design
"Some of the finest and thickest Nappa leathers you will find and comfort galore..."
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