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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!

Jun 29, 2020

Honda’s CR-V is a sales powerhouse, the second best-selling passenger car in America. How does Honda make it even more appealing? Make it more powerful, smoother and efficient. That’s what a two-motor hybrid system does. It could be the one to buy. Tom Voelk checks out the 2020 CR-V Hybrid Touring model which,...


Jun 22, 2020

Because the of legendary A80, Supra has come to be defined by its inline-6 engine. The 5th generation 2020 model got one. Now Toyota has brought the turbocharged 4-cylinder model to America. This means the car world will debate whether a 4-cylinder Supra is a real Supra until the end of days and buyers will agonize...


Jun 19, 2020

Want a good look at Lexus’ flagship convertible? I’ve driven it. For now, Lexus isn’t allowing any driving impressing but that doesn’t mean I can’t show you the pretty pictures I took today. Hear the 471 horsepower naturally aspirated 5-liter V8 (no artificial engine noise needed) that’s hooked up to a...


Jun 15, 2020

The LS sedan was the first Lexus built from the ground up to be a Lexus. 30 years and five generations later it still coddles its owners. And unlike the first one, it can now be had with a “multi stage” hybrid powertrain. Does this tech make for a better luxury sedan? Tom Voelk drives the slightly updated 2020...


Jun 8, 2020

Maybe electric vehicles are being marketed the wrong way. They’ve got great performance and tend to be more reliable. No trips to the gas station either. The Kia Niro EV is a practical way to live the electric vehicle lifestyle. With 239 miles of range you’ll kiss range anxiety goodbye. Does it really travel that...