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The Road Beat tests Volkswagen's bestseller, the Tiguan crossover. Consider me more than surprised.

“Hey, you were keeping up with that Porsche!” This was not the sole exclamation of bewilderment that the big yellow Lexus received at Laguna

Nothing sounds like a 4-rotor above 8K RPM. Nothing. V12? Nope. It's amazing how a rotary like this at 8K RPM sounds like it's revving at le

MDX can run 0-60 mph in a scant 5.74 seconds. Backing that world class performance up are 50-70 mph simulated passing runs of 2.84 and 3.82

Full in-depth review of the Mazda Miata RF by the Road Beat. Yes, it’s got a fabulous chassis. What’s even more delightful on the road...

But, here’s the deal. This AWD Prius is about half the price of an AWD EV and it costs less to drive, about 6 cents a mile.

Overall the NX averaged about 28 mpg in country, rural driving where there is little stopping and brake regen.

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

4Runner remains a real truck-based SUV, borrowing heavily from the stout Tacoma truck line with a true body on frame design

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.

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?

This is the kind of car that when you park, you look over your shoulder in admiration, and more than just one glance.

Mazda’s 6 remains a benchmark for how to make a seemingly uninteresting car incredibly interesting, and brilliant.

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.

This is the first-ever Hyundai Venue. It's affordable, but that doesn't mean this venue relegates you to the cheap seats.

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.

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 captured at Laguna Seca during the Monterey Motorsports Reunion

Photo of a porsche 997 Carrera S Aero Kit at Thunderhill Raceway Park

Drive-by photo of the new MKV Toyota Supra at speed atop Wentworth Springs Rd

A review of the Lexus LS500. One of the best is still one of the best.

There is no question Volvo is on a roll, which is fitting since the name Volvo in Latin means “I roll.”

In fact, this car is so good, I expect BMW will file a lawsuit attempting to outlaw the sale of this new Genesis.

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.