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Driven Car Reviews

The New York Times automotive contributor Tom Voelk looks at all things automotive. Driven is the first podcast to ever win an Emmy Award. That and nearly unanimous 5 star reviews are a good sign this is worth your time. Subscribe today!

Dec 26, 2017

Is the Nissan Rogue Sport sporty? Is it even similar to the standard Rogue? What is a Qashqai? Tom Voelk considers all of these things and more as he looks at a top trim SL AWD Rogue Sport.


Dec 19, 2017

A Camry on the racetrack? Toyota is promising a lot with the all-new version. This is the episode where Tom takes a Camry to Pacific Raceways to find out if the hype is legit. Seriously. Tested on the track with pro driver Don Kitch Jr. is the V6 powered XSE model. On city streets it’s the XLE Hybrid.


Dec 13, 2017

The Jeep Wrangler is widely considered the most recognized vehicle in the world. The 2018 JL may be new from the trail up, but it keeps its legendary silhouette and mountain goat-like capabilities. Tom Voelk travels to Tucson, Arizona for a full on and off-road review of the newest Wrangler, including severe boulder...


Dec 5, 2017

It's never wise to mess with success. That said, the folks at Subaru have demonstrated how smart they are with the second-generation Crosstrek. It gets the refinement of the newest Impreza and the familiarity of the first Crosstrek. Tom Voelk drives a mid-tier Premium model with manual transmission.


Nov 28, 2017

It has a vacuum cleaner, high-speed internet and seating for up to eight. It’s not an apartment, it’s the new Honda Odyssey van. Tom Voelk drives the top-shelf Elite model and enjoys an episode of Arthur too.