2020 Genesis G70 3.3T Sport Review
South Korea's answer to the performance sedan. Still want that BMW? Words and Pictures by Mitchell Weitzman I know what you might be...
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2021 Lexus NX 300 F Sport Review
Lexus' small utility vehicle has a hidden talent awaiting emergence. Words and pictures by Mitchell Weitzman I went into my week with the...
2021 Honda Odyssey Elite Review
Can a minivan be desirable? Words and pictures by Mitchell Weitzman Minivans have never been a vehicle you truly desire. Nobody wants a...
2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited
The top of the line RAV4 Hybrid is too expensive for its own good. Words and pictures by Mitchell Weitzman Let's be clear on this right...
2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible Review
The Lexus LC 500 Convertible is a special vehicle. It's also a car that makes you special. Strike that, it makes you radiate with vibrancy
Driven: 2021 Mazda CX-5 Signature
The most accomplished crossover you can buy Earlier this year I had the pleasure of sampling the CX-9, Mazda's flagship three-row SUV. I...
2020 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T Manual
Having the chance to exercise a turbocharged engine with both your hands and feet elevate it to a newfound sense of fun and personality.
2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid Touring Review
A perfectly capable hybrid crossover that does the basic duties of a car entirely fine and well, but lacks any real spark.
2021 Genesis G90 Ultimate Review: An Ultimate Ultimatum
The Genesis of something truly special. Words and Pictures by Mitchell Weitzman. View full gallery at the bottom. I'm all about good...
2021 Toyota Avalon TRD Review - For Whom it May Concern
View Full Gallery Here Words and Pictures by Mitchell Weitzman Throughout history, there have many things that society has seemingly not...
2021 Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium Review and Photos
Premium may be in the name, but is it in the game?
It's easy to marvel at the sheer beauty of this seemingly simple and boxy shape.
Reviewed: Mazda CX-5 Turbo
Engine displacement
remains at 2.5L but it is now turbocharged... Zero-60 mph arrived in just 6.18
seconds
Cars and Coffee Folsom Returns
After a 7 month hiatus, cars and coffee returns to Folsom - albeit in El Dorado Hills.
2020 Volkswagen Tiguan 4Motion Review
The Road Beat tests Volkswagen's bestseller, the Tiguan crossover. Consider me more than surprised.
2020 Lexus GS F Track Review at Laguna Seca
“Hey, you were keeping up with that Porsche!” This was not the sole exclamation of bewilderment that the big yellow Lexus received at Laguna
Gallery: 1990s IMSA GTP Heroes - Nissan 300ZX and Mazda 767B
Nothing sounds like a 4-rotor above 8K RPM. Nothing. V12? Nope. It's amazing how a rotary like this at 8K RPM sounds like it's revving at le
Review: Acura MDX A-Spec
MDX can run 0-60 mph in a scant 5.74 seconds. Backing
that world class performance up are 50-70 mph simulated passing runs of 2.84 and 3.82
Tested: 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club
Full in-depth review of the Mazda Miata RF by the Road Beat. Yes, it’s got a fabulous chassis. What’s even more delightful on the road...
Review: Toyota Prius XLE AWD-e
But, here’s the deal. This AWD Prius is about half the price of an AWD EV and it costs less to
drive, about 6 cents a mile.
Review - Lexus NX300h
Overall the NX
averaged about 28 mpg in country, rural driving where there is little stopping and brake regen.
2020 Honda Civic Si Review
This Civic Si is about driving fun, and I would have to give it a fun quotient on the 10 scale of about 12. Civics look quick standing still
Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro
4Runner remains a real truck-based SUV, borrowing heavily from the stout Tacoma truck line with a true body on frame design
2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Review
It’s a lot of CUV for the money and worth looking at, especially if you like something fun, edgy, sporty and a bit different.
Driving the new Toyota Supra - Full Review
Full in-depth review of the returning Toyota Supra by The Road Beat. Does it live up to the hype of its movie star predecessor?
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