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2023 Volvo V60 review: sad beautiful tragic
This pretty wagon has a few fundamental issues 2023 Volvo V60 review with The Road Beat Words and pictures by Mitchell Weitzman Beauty is...


2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid review: Get the RAV4
The compact Corolla Cross is now available as a hybrid, but you should get a RAV4 instead 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid review with...


2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid review: Big times
The grand addition to the Highlander SUV line impresses 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid review with The Road Beat Words and pictures...


2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge review: A fast and pricey plug-in
It sure ain't cheap, but this is a wonderfully luxurious and surprisingly fast SUV 2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge review with The Road Beat...


2023 Lexus LS 500 F Sport review: Effortlessly pointless
The LS 500 is a luxurious flagship that has fallen behind and the F Sport only makes it worse. 2023 Lexus LS 500 F Sport review with The...


2023 Toyota Prius Prime review: Hot yet expensive Prius
The plug-in Prius Prime is here. It's the best Prius ever. Also the most expensive. 2023 Toyota Prius Prime review with The Road Beat...


2023 Hyundai Tucson PHEV review: Value meets average
A plug-in hybrid crossover that meets in the middle 2023 Hyundai Tucson PHEV review with The Road Beat Words and pictures by Mitchell...


2023 Volkswagen Arteon review: so long
The Arteon might be pretty, but it's being discontinued, and a second go has revealed why 2023 Volkswagen Arteon review with The Road...


2024 Acura Integra Type S review: Outstanding
A stupendous, upscale offering of the Civic Type R, the Integra Type S is one of the best daily driving performance cars. 2024 Acura...


2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz review: A truck for everyone
A versatile offering crosses genres 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz review with The Road Beat Words and pictures by Mitchell Weitzman Crossover...


2023 Genesis GV70 Electrified review: Electrifying pace
Luxurious, stylish, and outrageous speed make a compelling argument. 2023 Genesis GV70 Electrified review with The Road Beat Words and...


2023 Genesis G80 Electrified review: A fast luxury tax
This luxurious and wicked fast sedan comes at a cost. 2023 Genesis G80 Electrified review with The Road Beat Words and pictures by...


2023 Lexus LX 600 Ultra Luxury review: Ultra Expensive
At $130,995, it's astronomically expensive and has only four seats. What's the point? 2023 Lexus LX 600 Ultra Luxury review with The...


2023 Mazda Miata Club review: The best and only choice
It's the only choice when it comes to affordable true roadsters, but it's also one of the best on merit, too. 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club...


2023 Toyota Sienna Woodland Edition review: Minivans matter
Among the most practical and spacious new vehicles around, and incredibly fuel efficient 2023 Toyota Sienna Woodland Edition review with...


2024 Volkswagen Atlas review: Improved interior
A much-need interior refresh helps the huge Atlas make its case 2024 Volkswagen Atlas review with The Road Beat Words and pictures by...


2024 Mazda CX-90 review: Great expectations
Mazda goes big with the full-size and luxurious 2024 Mazda CX-90. 2024 Mazda CX-90 review with The Road Beat Words and pictures by...


2023 Honda Pilot Trailsport: A better everyday 4Runner
This new Pilot Trailsport isn’t what I expected. For worse, but also better 2023 Honda Pilot Trailsport review with The Road Beat Words...


2023 Lexus IS 500 review: Greatness held back
Great value aside, a fantastic engine alone can't hide the fact the IS 500 could use some work to unleash the potential lurking beneath....


2023 Monterey Motorsports Reunion recap and photos
The annual historic races at Laguna Seca once again serve as a time capsule to eras bygone. Photos by Mitchell Weitzman Another year,...


2023 Lexus RX 500h F Sport Performance: All show, no sport
The newly updated flagship RX crossover is all about luxury, with little mind towards the sport and performance in its name. 2023 Lexus...


2023 Toyota Prius review: Shockingly good (and sexy)
The new Prius is here, and nobody expected it to be this good 2023 Toyota Prius review with The Road Beat Words and pictures by Mitchell...


2023 Toyota Crown Review: Give me back the Avalon
The Avalon's replacement is inferior in almost every way 2023 Toyota Crown review with The Road Beat Words and pictures by Mitchell...


2023 VW ID.4 Pro S review: a taxing affair
Right now, the only reason to choose an ID.4 is because of its tax credit advantage. The rest is rather "meh." 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S...
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