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Can a minivan be desirable? Words and pictures by Mitchell Weitzman Minivans have never been a vehicle you truly desire. Nobody wants a...

The top of the line RAV4 Hybrid is too expensive for its own good. Words and pictures by Mitchell Weitzman Let's be clear on this right...

The Lexus LC 500 Convertible is a special vehicle. It's also a car that makes you special. Strike that, it makes you radiate with vibrancy

The most accomplished crossover you can buy Earlier this year I had the pleasure of sampling the CX-9, Mazda's flagship three-row SUV. I...

Having the chance to exercise a turbocharged engine with both your hands and feet elevate it to a newfound sense of fun and personality.

A perfectly capable hybrid crossover that does the basic duties of a car entirely fine and well, but lacks any real spark.

The Genesis of something truly special. Words and Pictures by Mitchell Weitzman. View full gallery at the bottom. I'm all about good...

View Full Gallery Here Words and Pictures by Mitchell Weitzman Throughout history, there have many things that society has seemingly not...

Premium may be in the name, but is it in the game? It's easy to marvel at the sheer beauty of this seemingly simple and boxy shape.

Engine displacement remains at 2.5L but it is now turbocharged... Zero-60 mph arrived in just 6.18 seconds

After a 7 month hiatus, cars and coffee returns to Folsom - albeit in El Dorado Hills.

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.