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Driven Car Reviews

New York Times contributor and Emmy Award-winning automotive journalist Tom Voelk looks at all things cars.

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16:41

The Porsche 911 Turbo S Lightweight. Fast Meets Faster.

Driven Car Reviews ·

2022/08/22

If the Porsche 911 is the sports car’s sports car, the Turbo S is the 911’s 911. One of the quickest cars on planet Earth, it’s twin turbo flat-6 engine makes 640 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. Tom Voelk checks out a well-optioned 2021 model in Gentian Blue, equipped with the $10,340 Lightweight Package. It’s like leaving your fourth grader behind for a smidge more performance.

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25:06

The 2023 Cadillac Lyriq EV Is The Future Of Cadillac

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2022/08/19

The all-electric Lyriq is the most important vehicle Cadillac has launched in a generation. This first-drive at the press event in Park City, Utah is a deep dive into its performance, ride quality, interior, interface and Ultium battery technology. Plus, there’s that awesome grille. Tom Voelk drives a Debut Edition 340 horsepower rear-drive model with a 102kWh Ultium battery pack and finds General Motors is finally getting Cadillac back onto “The Standard of the World” track.

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17:59

Living With Ford's 2022 Maverick XLT Is Easy

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2022/08/15

The Ford Maverick is a compact pickup, that might be a better choice that a full-sized truck… or even a car. Affordable, fuel efficient and easy to drive, Maverick can replace the family car if you don’t need a lockable trunk. Tom Voelk checks out an XLT model powered by the 2-liter EcoBoost engine and finds that size matters. Also, a quick look at Maverick’s only real competitor, the Hyundai Santa Cruz. Remember- The Maverick is in short supply. Chances are dealers will charge over MSRP. We know

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18:31

Chevy Bolt EUV Gets A Huge Price Cut And Super Cruise

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2022/08/01

The Chevrolet Bolt EUV (which is kind of different from the Bolt EV) is affordable and packed with tech and features like Super Cruise handsfree driving. Now it comes with a significant price cut. Starting at $28,195, it’s one of the best deals in the electric vehicle world. Tom Voelk checks out a fully loaded Premier model with heated and vented seats, a punchy Bose sounds system and range of 247 miles.

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17:14

The Updated 2022 Jaguar I-Pace EV Is The Driver’s SUV

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2022/07/28

The 2022 Jaguar gets a lot of welcome upgrades. It adds a lot of extra standard equipment, gets a significant price drop, and it charges faster. One thing has changed- It’s loads of fun to drive, maybe the best handling EV made. Tom Voelk checks out a well-equipped EV400 HSE model (the only version available in the US) and finds it’s a joy to bend into a corner. If only it travelled a little farther on a charge.

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19:26

The 2022 BMW i4 M50 Is A Wicked Fun Way To Electrify...

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2022/07/25

All the thrills of a BMW M car and zero emissions? That’s the 2022 BMW i4 M50. All electric. All-wheel drive. All grins. There’s 536 horsepower and 586 lb-ft of instant torque for your right foot to play with and it’s all enjoyed from a lovely well-crafted cabin. From the exterior that’s nearly identical to a Grand Coupe 4-Series to the silent powertrain, it’s a stealthy way to have a great time on twisty roads. The range? Well… that depends. Tom Voelk checks out a well-optioned M50 and finds it to

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13:07

The 2023 Nissan Z Is A Gift To Sports Car Lovers...

Driven Car Reviews ·

2022/07/22

The 240Z is an automotive legend. Now, 50 years later there’s a 7th generation- the Nissan Z (no more numbers) and it pays homage to the best of what came before. It’s powered by a 400-horsepower twin-turbocharged 3-liter V6 and can be had with a 9-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmission. And well equipped, it’s priced at around $41,000 (with shipping, naturally). Tom Voelk offers up full driving impressions of a Performance model (no teases) from outside of Las Vegas, Nevada.

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13:54

2022 Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge PHEV Goes Farther (And...

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2022/06/20

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07:30

The More Rugged 2023 Kia Sportage X-Pro Is All The...

Driven Car Reviews ·

2022/06/16

This is a follow up to the all-new 5th generation Kia Sportage, featuring the more rugged X-Pro model with off-road tires and extra ground clearance. Is it a poser or a truly capable machine? For many, it really is all the SUV needed. Tom Voelk heads to Palm Springs, CA to see what it will do.

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15:36

The 2023 Kia Sportage Goes Big (And Now The X-Pro...

Driven Car Reviews ·

2022/06/15

To grab a larger slice of the pie from Ford Escape, Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4, the fifth generation Kia Sportage gets a big redesign. Literally. It goes from smallest to among the largest in class with best-in-class rear legroom and cargo room. There's also a fuel efficient hybrid powertrain (a plug-in is coming), plus there's a new X-Pro model designed to travel rugged terrain to get you to the good mountain biking trails. Sportage is now a serious contender. Tom Voelk travels to Palm Springs, CA

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14:31

Best SUV And Pickup Comparison Test. 20 Competitors...

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2022/06/13

Who makes the best SUV, crossover or pickup? Mudfest, an independent competition put on by the Northwest Automotive Press Association, is all about finding that out. In this two-day comparison event, 23 automotive writers assess 20 different vehicles in five different categories. They look at everything from a Subaru Forester Wilderness to a Rolls Royce Cullinan. And this year, the competition is tighter than ever. Tom Voelk show you how it’s done from The Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton, WA.

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19:53

The 2022 BMW xDrive50 iX Is The Electrified (And...

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2022/06/10

2022 iX xDrive50 review. If you want to haul the family in an eco-friendly way but can't do it by bicycle, BMW offers the all-electric iX xDrive50 SUV for your consideration. Built using a more sustainable way in factories powered by renewable energy, the iX seats five, packs powerful performance (516 horsepower and 564 lb-ft of torque), and is rated to travel up to 324 miles on a charge. It also sports, well, controversial styling inside and out. Tom Voelk checks out a well-equipped iX xDrive50 in

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19:21

The 2022 Mercedes EQS 580 EV Is The Future of S Class...

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2022/06/08

There are few vehicles as silky as a Mercedes S Class. Now the all-electric EQS 580 is here to challenge that smoothness. With a silent purpose-built EV architecture, acoustical glass and the most aerodynamic body in the business, this luxury sedan is whisper quiet. The 56-inch Hyperscreen and impressive ambient cabin lighting looks straight out of Star Trek. And with 516 horsepower and 631 lb-ft of torque, this dual motor all-wheel drive machine is powerful too. Does it reach the EPA rated range of

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The 2020 Hyundai Venue Is A Small Crossover With Big...

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2022/06/06

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The Nissan All-Electric Ariya Crossover Has A 300...

Driven Car Reviews ·

2022/06/06

Nissan has unveiled the production Ariya crossover and it looks every bit as good as the concept shown at the 2019 Tokyo Moto Show. It about the size of a Rogue, but inside has the space of a Murano. And, the battery is liquid cooled! Tom Voelk takes a first look at the Ariya, including the innovative e-4ORCE all-wheel drive system that can help your passenger with car sickness. Ariya will be available in the summer of 2021. Nissan provided the running footage and photos for this video.

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26:36

2022 GMC Hummer EV Is 9,000 Pounds Of Bad Boy Tech

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2022/06/01

The 2022 GMC Hummer EV continues the excessive ways of the H1 and H2. The difference is, this fully electric version with 329 miles of range is stuffed with technology. Four-wheel steering, Crabwalking, 60 miles-an-hour Watts to Freedom sprints in three seconds plus an air suspension that gives it 16 inches of ground clearance. Tom Voelk travels to Phoenix, AZ to try it all with an Edition 1 Hummer EV pickup. Plus the latest version of Super Cruise handsfree driving.

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12:50

The Acura NSX Type S Is Forbidden Fruit

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2022/05/30

The second generation Acura NSX is going out with a bang. The last 350 made will be Type S models. More show. More go. More Stop. Sadly they're all sold out. Don't forget this is a hybrid. A really fun hybrid. Tom Voelk checks it out at Sonoma Raceway.

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16:35

2022 Volvo C40 Recharge EV Lets You Go All Electric....

Driven Car Reviews ·

2022/05/23

Nealy every automaker offers an electric car nowadays. Volvo’s second full EV is the C40 Recharge. Similar to the XC40 Recharge, it drops the X and the squared-off back end. C30 has more of a coupe silhouette. The interior is rich in recycled materials and it’s packed with the newest interface that runs the Android Automotive user interface. How does its range and charge speed compare to other modern EVs? Tom Voelk travels to Palm Springs, CA to check one out in Fjord Blu . And true to Volvo’s

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14:26

2022 Acura MDX Type S Is An Asphalt Hauling Machine...

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2022/05/20

Hard working parents deserve a little fun. The 2022 Acura MDX Type S delivers driving excellence plus a lot of people and cargo too. Seating up to seven, the Type S improves on the already impressive MDX with true torque vectoring SH-AWD. There’s more power from a new turbocharged V6, air suspension (an Acura first) and adaptive dampers (an MDX first). For audiophiles, the new ELS Studio 3D Signature sound system could be the best audio in any vehicle. Tom Voelk checks out a MDX Type S Advance model

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20:58

The 2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line Is A Brilliant Mainstream...

Driven Car Reviews ·

2022/05/19

The all-new Kia EV6 is the first purpose-built electric car from the brand. Sharing its E-GMP platform with Hyundai Inoniq5 (but little else), the EV6 is available with two battery sizes in rear and all-wheel drive. The “Opposites Unite” design language turns heads, the cabin has unique styling featuring recycled materials and in moderate temperatures, it should easily hit it’s 309-mile range. Tom Voelk checks out a well equipped GT-Line rear wheel drive and finds it fun to drive and ready to take

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