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2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road Review: too improved?
The first major Tacoma redesign in decades has yielded an advanced and different kind of Tacoma 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road review by...


2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF review: Deserves the manual
This newly improved Miata can't show its real talents because of its (and thankfully optional) automatic transmission 2024 Mazda MX-5...


2024 Acura TLX Type S review: Audience unknown
This attractive sports sedan is less sport than its moniker suggests, but makes a capable grand tourer minus some frustrating electronics...


2024 Lexus RX 450h+ review: Complicated luxury
This luxurious hybrid SUV is undone by needlessly complicated features 2024 Lexus RX 450h+ Luxury review by The Road Beat Words and...


2024 Honda Ridgeline Trailsport review: Getting old
The Ridgeline is a good small truck, but it's too outdated inside 2024 Honda Ridgeline Trailsport review by The Road Beat Words and...


2024 Honda Odyssey review: Time for an update
This quintessential family-hauler is ready for a refresh 2024 Honda Odyssey review by The Road Beat Words and pictures: Mitchell Weitzman...


2024 Lexus NX 350h review: Mainstream quirks
Some fussy controls blight the stylish and luxurious 35 MPG NX 350h 2024 Lexus NX 350h review with The Road Beat Words and pictures by...


2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport review: Big and stylish
This 'coupe' version of the Atlas is still huge, but better looking 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport review with The Road Beat Words and...


2024 Hyundai Kona N Line review: A blunted edge
A usable compact crossover with a divisive edge you won't find elsewhere It's never particularly fast, but what the Kona N Line does do...


2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 review: A present day future
This new EV sedan is here to change perspectives 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 review with The Road Beat Words and pictures by Mitchell Weitzman...


2024 Mazda CX-30 Turbo review: The almost hot hatch
The compact CX-30 is one of the finest driving crossovers ever 2024 Mazda CX-30 Turbo Premium Plus review by The Road Beat Words and...


2024 Genesis GV60 Performance review: Superfluously speedy
This incognito rocket ship has some tidy tricks 2024 Genesis GV60 Performance review by The Road Beat Words and pictures by Mitchell...


2024 Fanatec GT World Challenge America Sonoma Recap
After some 'complications' with the new track surface, racing got underway without a hitch. And it was glorious as usual with stunning...


2024 Mazda CX-50 Meridian review: Upping the ante
This CX-50 Meridian Edition reinforces and diversifies the CX-50's perch on the throne 2024 Mazda CX-50 Meridian review by The Road Beat...


Friday at the Sonoma SRO GT World Challenge weekend
Friday photo highlights from the paddock and pits of the Fanatec GT World Challenge America at Sonoma Raceway. Though the first official...


2024 Mazda3 Hatchback review: Hopefully a fluke
My love for the Mazda3 has waned with this 2024 model's surprising faults 2024 Mazda3 Hatchback review by The Road Beat Words and...


2024 Genesis G70 2.5T review: the driver's luxury choice
The Genesis G70 remains a top pick for drivers and those seeking enthusiast thrills 2024 Genesis G70 2.5T review by The Road Beat Words...


2024 Lexus UX 250h Premium review: Getting better
The updated UX has improved electronics inside and the reduced price for this Premium starts to make more sense 2024 Lexus UX 250h...


2024 Honda Passport Black Edition review: renewal due
The Passport feels too old 2024 Honda Passport Black Edition Review by The Road Beat Words and pictures: Mitchell Weitzman Honda's...


2023 Lexus RZ 450e review: Luxuriously weak EV range
The RZ 450e is a luxurious Lexus, but it's weak range simply doesn't work as an everyday vehicle 2023 Lexus RZ 450e review with The Road...


2023 Toyota Venza Nightshade review: A great everyday package
Sharp looks, excellent MPG, and a nice interior make for Toyota's best everyday offering 2023 Toyota Venza Nightshade review with The...


2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Woodland Edition review: Basic spice
Throwing some eye candy at a basic RAV4 could be a recipe for success 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Woodland Edition review with The Road Beat...


2023 Toyota Tundra Capstone review: overpriced and thirsty
One of the thirstiest hybrid vehicles ever, where is the the point in this overpriced Toyota pickup Toyota Tundra Capstone review with...


2024 Toyota Crown Hybrid Max review: a quick misfire
This surprisingly fast sedan is a wayward misfire from Toyota 2024 Toyota Crown Hybrid Max review with The Road Beat Words and pictures...
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