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2023 Honda HR-V Review: An elevated compact experience

The Honda HR-V compact crossover has been completely redesigned for 2023. It's pretty good. Mostly. Words and photos by Mitchell Weitzman...

2022 Acura MDX Type S review: better, but not the best

2022 Acura MDX Type S review: better, but not the best Words and photos by Mitchell Weitzman What is it? Acura’s venerable MDX SUV turned...

Mazda crossover battle: 2022 CX-9 vs 2022 CX-5

Two Mazda crossovers - and two of the best on the market - compared head-to-head Words and photos by Mitchell Weitzman Looking for a new...

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line Review: Disappointing MPG

This popular crossover has impressed in the past, but woeful fuel mileage on this new 2022 model is why you should skip it. 2022 VW...

2022 VW Jetta SEL review: frugal is its main play

This loaded up Jetta has one big trick up its sleeve: good gas mileage. 2022 Volkswagen Jetta SEL review by The Road Beat. Words and...

Why The Quail is the best car show on the planet

A recap of last year's 2021 edition of The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering. Full photo gallery of the best of Monterey Car Week - Further...

2022 Lexus LC 500h review: it's great, but...

2022 Lexus LC 500h review by Mitchell Weitzman and The Road Beat What is it? Lexus' LC 500 grand tourer of extravagance, now a...

2022 Honda Civic Hatchback review: exceeding its civic duty

2022 Honda Civic Hatchback Review Photos and in-depth review of the all-new Civic Hatchback by Mitchell Weitzman for The Road Beat What...

2022 VW Atlas Cross Sport Review: Big and affordable

Words and pictures by Mitchell Weitzman 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Review What is it? Volkswagen's Atlas Cross Sport, the stylish...

2022 Genesis G80 Sport Review: More isn't always more

2022 Genesis G80 Sport review by The Road Beat. Words and pictures by Mitchell Weitzman What is it? The mid-size (though it's quite big)...

2022 Toyota GR86 review: keeping the fun

Boring automatic aside on this example, this wonderful sports car is even better in its new guise Review of the 2022 Toyota GR86 Words...

Review: Hyundai Ioniq 5 is an easy choice for an EV

It does everything well, including an attractive price. And gosh, just look at it. 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 review Words and pictures by...

2022 Lexus LX 600 F Sport is a huge step forward

Should call it the Land Crusher . Heavily revised and with a new powerplant, the new LX 600 signifies its purpose to bombastic effect...

Review: 2022 Honda Passport TrailSport is still civilized

Some trendy and catchy styling tweaks define this spiced up SUV What is it? Take Honda's Passport SUV and spruce up the looks to make a...

2022 Mazda3 Hatchback Turbo is an everyday almost-hot hatch

The Road Beat reviews the 2022 Mazda3 Hatchback Turbo. Is it a true hot hatch? Words and pictures by Mitchell Weitzman for The Road Beat....

Review: 2022 Hyundai Kona N is a wildly fun crossover

Who's this for? Lunatics. Lunatics rejoice! Review of the Hyundai Kona N by Mitchell Weitzman for The Road Beat What is it? I don't think...

Review: 2022 Volvo XC60 B6 will let you stand out

Want to be unique with your crossover choice? Here's the Volvo XC60, and it's totally built on merit, too. Review of the 2022 Volvo XC60...

Review: Lexus IS 500 is an old school hot rod

Only the Orwellian electronic nannies hold it back from stardom 2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport review by Mitchell Weitzman for The Road Beat...

Review: 2022 Toyota Tundra Capstone Hybrid

It swings and, well it doesn't miss, but it ain't a home run. 2022 Toyota Tundra Capstone review by Mitchell Weitzman for The Road Beat...

Review: 2022 Toyota Tacoma is an aging bestseller

It might sell in droves, but why? This aging truck still has its charms, though. What is it? Like the antique 4Runner stablemate, the...

Review: VW ID.4 Pro S disappoints over time

With more exposure to VW's first mass electric car in the United States, I have come to like it less. I first tried an ID.4 last year and...

Review: 2022 Toyota Corolla Hybrid will save you money

Outrageously good fuel economy makes this an easy recommendation Do you care about driving? No? Good. Do you care about saving money at...

2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF is a DIY joy

A six-speed manual makes this the most pleasurable of do-it-yourself experiences What is it? Mazda's modern antiquity, the MX-5 Miata....

Review: 2022 Hyundai Tucson is style over substance

An eye-catching design and a beautiful interior go far, but does it go far enough? What's hot? Hyundai's new Tucson is made to wow. From...

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