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...
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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...
Review: 2022 Acura RDX A-Spec
The Road Beat tests Acura's RDX entry-luxury crossover What is it? The RDX, the somewhat compact, luxury crossover from Acura. Set to...
2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum Review
Two years on, how does Toyota's hybrid SUV hold up in top-level Platinum trim? I first drove Toyota's new Highlander nearly two years ago...
Review: 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross
It's a good size, but is it a good choice? The Road Beat tests the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross. Words and pictures by Mitchell Weitzman I...
Review :2022 Volvo S90 is luxury you can (almost) afford
It's beautiful inside and out and with a vast rear seat, yet it costs less than 70 grand? It's a bargain. What is it? Sweden's answer to...
Review: 2022 Toyota Sienna blends space with efficiency
It's a minivan with a hybrid powertrain. Does this make minivans cool? The Road Beat tests and reviews the 2022 Toyota Sienna XSE. What...
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