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2023 Toyota GR86 Auto Review: Not aging well enough
How does the new automatic GR86 hold up a year after release? 2023 Toyota GR86 automatic review Words and pictures by Mitchell Weitzman A...


2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid review: improvements all around
The new CR-V is here to capture the mainstream buyer. Will it capture you? 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid review with The Road Beat Words and...


2023 Toyota GR Supra Manual review: What took so long?
The Supra gains something it always should have had: a manual transmission 2023 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 Manual review with The Road Beat...


Lexus ES 300h F Sport is comfy, efficient, but not fun
Another well-made Lexus product that is properly luxurious and fuel efficient, and that's it. 2022 Lexus ES 300h F Sport review with The...


2023 Lexus RC 350 AWD F Sport review: A poser's sports car
Looks that signify intent, this is a source of discontent and nears embarrassment. 2023 Lexus RC 350 AWD F Sport review with The Road...


2023 Toyota Tacoma Trail review: Wait for the next one
The Tacoma is set for a refresh, and it's clear why 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Trail review with The Road Beat Words and pictures by Mitchell...


Tested: 2023 Lexus UX250h F Sport doesn't compute
The asking price does not match how small this odd hatchback is 2023 Lexus UX 250h F Sport review with The Road Beat Words and pictures...


2023 Toyota Sequoia Platinum: Still playing catch-up
The new and improved Toyota Sequoia still needs work. 2023 Toyota Sequoia Platinum review with The Road Beat Words and picture by...


2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge review: a green sleeper
Ballistically fast, does the XC40 Recharge compel in any other ways? 2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Ultimate AWD review with The Road Beat...


2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge AWD review: Fast and mostly fresh
The Volvo XC60 is a superbly fast hybrid that might be the imperfect compromise many are comfortable with 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge AWD...


2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid review: conventionally unconventional
An alternative hybrid vehicle with divisive looks that delivers 45 MPG 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid review with The Road Beat Words and...


2023 Lexus LC 500 V8 review: so good, but getting old
The Lexus LC 500, armed with a firestorm V8, is terrific, but is there reason to buy one new? 2023 Lexus LC 500 V8 review with The Road...


2023 Mazda CX-5 Turbo review: Great, but not for everyone
Is the best still the best? 2023 Mazda CX-5 Turbo review and photos by The Road Beat. This luxurious, driver's compact crossover SUV has bee


In pictures: 2023 SRO GT World Challenge America at Sonoma
Photos from the Sonoma Raceway round of the 2023 SRO GT World Challenge America racing series. I love racing, and nothing (well, I guess...


2023 Lexus NX 350h review: convincing upgrades
The NX is all-new and with a frugal, yet potent hybrid powertrain 2023 Lexus NX 350h Luxury review with The Road Beat Words and pictures...


2022 Volkswagen Arteon Review: beauty sells
This Volkswagen is excitingly pretty, and that might be all that matters 2023 Volkswagen Arteon review with The Road Beat Words and...


2023 Honda Accord Hybrid review: an obvious choice
Not obvious by circumstance, but because it's pretty dang good 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid review with The Road Beat Words and pictures by...


2023 Hyundai Elantra N review: holy smokes, Batman
The most unlikely fun performance car of the year from a most unlikely origin 2023 Hyundai Elantra N review with The Road Beat Words and...


2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid AWD SE review
2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid AWD SE review by The Road Beat. How does the Corolla fare with AWD? Interior and exterior photos, MPG, and more.


2023 Toyota Highlander turbo review: the Hybrid is better
The Highlander now comes with a 2.4L turbocharged four-cylinder, and it's not the best Highlander out there Words and pictures by...


2023 Toyota Sequoia Capstone Review: Improved, overpriced
This new range-topping trim of the redesigned Sequoia is overpriced and lacks the outright luxury quality it aspires to Words and...


2023 Honda Civic FL5 Type R review: Just wow
The Civic Type R returns. It's mostly magnificent 2023 Honda Civic FL5 Type R review with The Road Beat Words and pictures by Mitchell...


2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid verse RAV4 Prime: sibling warfare
A battle of crossover siblings, and a complicated family affair of rationality. 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid compared to the RAV4 Prime Words...


2022 Mazda Miata RF review: showing its age
I love the current Miata, but it's nigh time for a new one 2022 Mazda Miata RF Club review with The Road Beat Words and pictures by...
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