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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!

May 29, 2020

Being kind to the environment doesn’t require assaulting your eyes. The 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid gets a svelte body, some athletic moves and the ability to score 52 miles per gallon according to the E.P.A. Is this possible? Tom Voelk checks out a Limited model with the solar roof panel that engineers claim adds...


May 25, 2020

Yes, the 2020 Genesis G90 sedan is priced much lower than BMW 7-Series, Lexus LS and Mercedes S Class. But a bargain price is still a poor value if it can’t fully satisfy owners. With new sheet metal and a bold face, Genesis is looking to get noticed. Don’t need a badge to impress the herd?  The luxurious G90...


May 18, 2020

Electric cars are a blast to drive. The 2020 MINI Cooper SE is no exception. In fact, it might be the most engaging car the brand makes. But in a world full of electric cars that have over 200 miles of range, is the MINI’s 110 enough? Maybe. The price could make up for it, the SE can easily be less than a gasoline...


May 15, 2020

The 2020 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk looks like a piece of REI gear. No wonder buyers like the chunky purposeful look. But how does it do when the going gets rough? Tom Voelk checks out the most capable version of the Renegade with its 1.3-liter turbocharged engine to see how it handles both town and country situations. And...


May 12, 2020

You can get a Mercedes-Benz A220 for as little as $33,795, BUT, is it a car with the star that offers satisfaction? Tom Voelk drives a 4MATIC model optioned up to the $46,100 level and finds that it rises to the expected Mercedes experience. And it looks great. There’s always Audi A3, BMW 2-Series, Kia Stinger AWD GT...