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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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15:34

The 2022 Volkswagen Taos Is A Small Premium Package...

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2021/12/10

When it comes to the compact SUV segment there’s a wide variety of choices. Maybe too many. Looking for something upscale but find the premium brands too spendy? Then the Volkswagen Taos might be for you. A foot shorter than big brother Tiguan, the cabin has nearly the same amount of space plus it has a polished driving dynamic. But understand it’s among the most expensive in class. Tom Voelk checks out a loaded SEL model with 4MOTION all-wheel drive.

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15:49

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 4MATIC Is Small,...

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2021/12/06

Mercedes-Benz has a lot of SUVs to choose from, the GLB is one of the smallest. Sharing an architecture with the sleeker GLA, the GLB 250 sports an upright design and the option of squeezing a third row into it. Available with front or 4MATIC all-wheel drive, it covers a lot of bases with loads of passenger and cargo room. But it is a Mercedes and buyers will be paying for that large three-pointed star on the grill. Tom Voelk checks out a modestly optioned GLB 250 4MATIC with the AMG Line trim

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15:35

The Aston Martin DBX Is Go-Anywhere Luxury (And A...

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2021/12/03

Aston Martin is all about giving discriminating buyers what they want. These days that means SUVs. The all-new 2021 DBX, the British marque’s first sport ute, goes from boardroom to twisty roads to trails with ease. The only problem will be, how will buyers appoint this bespoke machine with some 50 paint colors and dozens of leather hues? Tom Voelk checks out a version optioned up to the $223,000 level and thinks it might be worth it for the twin turbocharged V8 engine note alone.

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09:44

The 2023 Ford Bronco DR Is The Ultimate Factory...

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2021/11/29

There’s a new Bronco direct from Ford but chances are you won’t be seeing it in the grocery store parking lot or even mingling with other Broncos on the trails. DR stands for desert runner and this race ready machine comes straight from ford with a Coyote 5.0-liter V8 engine that should make more than 400 horsepower, Multimatic Positional Selective DSSV Dampers and Multimatic safety cage. Fill it with gas and you can practically run the Baja 1000. With an estimated price starting in the mid

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05:23

The All-New 2023 Kia Sportage Gets More Room And New...

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2021/11/26

Kia has dropped the 5th generation Sportage details and it’s a big deal. Literally. It grows in size to be one of the roomiest in class. For those that venture off-road, there’s a new X-Pro model. Top models get Mercedes-like cockpit screens. And Kia is hinting there will be electrified models coming soon. Tom Voelk offers up a first look at the 2023 model that should hit Kia dealerships in the spring of 2023.

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17:45

The 2022 Genesis GV70 3.5T Is A Triple Threat. Maybe...

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2021/11/22

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18:01

The 2022 Lexus NX 350 Points Toward The Brand's Future

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2021/11/19

The 2022 Lexus NX might NOT look significantly different than the first generation, but there are huge changes under the skin. There are four available powertrains, loads of new safety tech, and the first application of the new Lexus Interface. That’s right, the unloved trackpad is gone! And for the first time, the NX is available as a plug-in hybrid, the 450h+ that happens to be the most powerful model. All of these changes point to the direction Lexus is going. Tom Voelk travels to Phoenix, AZ to

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06:28

The 2022 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro Is A Techy Turbo...

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2021/11/08

Toyota has made a TRD Pro version of Tundra before, but the 2022 model gets a serious boost in tech and ability. For starters, it comes standard with the i-Force Max hybrid powertrain with 437 horsepower and 583 lb-ft of torque. It gets 2.5-inch diameter FOX internal bypass shocks, locking rear differential, Crawl Control and Multi Terrain Select drive modes. And it moves upmarket from the SR5 to the Limited trim with heated and vented digital camo seats. Tom Voelk checks it out at the Toyota event

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18:40

The All-New 2022 Toyota Tundra Really Is All-New (And...

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2021/11/07

Toyota’s Tundra has used the same architecture since 2006 and there’s only so far Kaizen, or continuous improvement, can go. The 2022 Tundra is completely new from the laser-welded fully boxed frame to two new powerplants. There’s a new 6.5 foot bed length too. Clearly it’s the best Tundra ever. How does it stack up to Chevy Silverado, Ford F-150, GMC Sierra, Ram 1500 and Nissan Titan. Tom Voelk travels to San Antonio, TX to drive it. Plus, a factory visit to see how the awesome frame is made.

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10:45

EcoBoost Ford Maverick Delivers More Power To The...

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2021/11/04

The 2022 Ford Maverick comes standard with a hybrid powertrain but many buyers will crave more power. That’s easily solved by going with the 2-liter EcoBoost powertrain, a turbocharged 4-cylinger pumping out 250 horsepower. If you want all-wheel drive and the ability to tow up to 2 tons, it’s the engine you need. Tom Voelk takes a closer look at the gas-only Maverick and takes an FX4 package off road.

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16:33

2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid Pickup Is A David Taking On...

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2021/11/03

Like Bruce Lee, the all-new compact Ford Maverick pickup should be taken very seriously. Built on the same architecture as Bronco Sport, engineers lengthened the wheelbase 16 inches and gave it a 4 ½ foot FlexBed. And it all works, sometimes better than a bigger rig. Comfortable and practical, it’s the trucklette many didn’t know they needed. Available with a 250 horsepower EcoBoost 4-cylinder, the standard hybrid powertrain should see 40 MPG in city driving. Tom Voelk travels to Nashville, TN to

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16:57

The 2022 Jeep Wagoneer Takes on Big Boys Tahoe and...

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2021/10/31

The 2022 Jeep Wagoneer is a highly competitive and extremely capable SUV that can seat eight and tow 10,000 pounds. And there’s no need to move to the luxurious Grand Wagoneer to get a great looking cabin that’s comfortable. Plus, it off-roads like a Jeep. Just know all this goodness doesn’t come cheap. Tom Voelk takes a look at a Series II Wagoneer with a 5.7-liter V8 pumping out 392 horsepower, Quadra-Drive II 4WD and Quadra-Lift air suspension on both street and trail.

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16:57

The SUV And Pickup Of The Year! The 2021 Mudfest...

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2021/10/27

The average new vehicle goes for over $42,000 these days. To help you buy the best one for you, the Northwest Automotive Press Association holds Mudfest, perhaps the best SUV, crossover and pickup competition in the US at The Ridge Motorsports Park. This is the 26th year it’s been held and there are 19 vehicles competing. Will Kia Telluride repeat it’s win? How does Jeep Wrangler and Ford Bronco stack up against each other? It’s all here, plus NWAPA members choose a Northwest Outdoor Activity

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13:38

The 2022 Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS Is Fast Access To...

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2021/10/15

The Porsche 911 is available in coupe, cabriolet and Targa models. But the GTS version of the 992 has been missing in action. That wrong will be righted in early 2022 when the GTS returns to slot in perfectly between the Carrera S and Turbo S. A bit of a bargain (for a Porsche) it’s available in all three body styles with Porsche’s 8-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic transmission or 7-speed manual. All but the Targa 4 can be had with rear and all-wheel drive. Can’t decide which one to buy? Collect

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17:36

2022 Chevy Bolt EV Gets Updates And A Price Break...

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2021/10/11

Chevy’s Bolt has always been a solid compact electric car with great range. The 2022 model fixes the details that bothered owners and kept some from buying in the first place. There’s a new front and back, more comfortable chairs and a dashboard that doesn’t look like it’s made from white Styrofoam. Plus there’s a substantial $5,500 price cut. Tom Voelk checks out a fully optioned 2LT model and touches on the recall of the LG Chem battery pack (this was shot long before the recall was

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18:33

Lexus Teammate Is A Techy Copilot (And Doesn’t Hog...

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2021/10/08

Lexus is about to roll out its first handsfree driving technology called Teammate. It will debut on the Lexus LS 500h hybrid. Teammate advanced driving system uses cameras, radar, and lidar in combination with high resolution map data. Like General Motors’ Super Cruise and Ford’s Blue Cruise, it’s intended for highway use only. But Teammate is different and unlike a human co-pilot, it won’t take sips off your La Croix water. Tom Voelk travels to Plano, Texas to discover the tech with Paul

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14:11

The 2022 Toyota GR 86 Gets More Grrr (Plus The...

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2021/10/04

There aren’t many affordable rear-drive sports coupes on the market so the 2022 Toyota GR 86 is a gift to enthusiasts. Generation two gets what the faithful asked for- added power, a more usable torque curve, improved manual shift action and a stiffened body structure. The 2-liter 4-cylinder boxer engine grows to 2.4-liters. The cabin gets spruced up too. Tom Voelk travels to the Monticello Motor Club in New York to check out the GR 86 on the track and the surrounding roads. Tom attended a

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15:46

The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Surfs The Line Between...

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2021/09/30

First of all, Santa Cruz is not a pickup. Hyundai is adamant that it’s a Sport Adventure Vehicle designed for urban dwellers to get their chores done. With a 52-inch molded composite bed, it’s much smaller than Honda Ridgeline and easier to garage than any mid-sized pickup. Tom Voelk drives to (where else?) Santa Cruz, California to check out a turbocharged AWD Limited model to see if the Hyundai designers and engineers have found the perfect utility vehicle wave, or created another Subaru Baja.

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The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Surfs The Line Between...

Driven Car Reviews ·

2021/09/30

First of all, Santa Cruz is not a pickup. Hyundai is adamant that it’s a Sport Adventure Vehicle designed for urban dwellers to get their chores done. With a 52-inch molded composite bed, it’s much smaller than Honda Ridgeline and easier to garage than any mid-sized pickup. Tom Voelk drives to (where else?) Santa Cruz, California to check out a turbocharged AWD Limited model to see if the Hyundai designers and engineers have found the perfect utility vehicle wave, or created another Subaru Baja.

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17:39

On And Off Road With The New 2022 Nissan Frontier...

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2021/09/28

It looks better. It drives better. The 2022 mid-sized Frontier pickup is the first new one in some 16 years and the third generation should attract a lot more buyers. There are two beds, two cabs and for the first time there’s ProX model, a 4x2 version of the Pro4X. Tom Voelk heads to Sundance, Utah to drive Frontier on pavement and on rocky rutted roads to see if the V6 and new suspension are up to the task. Tom attended a press event for this story courtesy of Nissan. Opinions are of course his

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