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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!

Nov 1, 2022

It looks like any Genesis G80 (and that’s a good thing) but the Electrified G80 is, well, electrified. It’s quiet. It’s quick. The dual-motor drivetrain makes 365 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque shoots this luxo sedan to 60 miles-an-hour in under five seconds. It charges fast too with an 800V architecture. Tom...


May 20, 2022

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)...


May 25, 2021

5G is much more than just a faster way for smartphones to download music and movies. It will usher in new automotive technology that will make your car smarter, safer and more entertaining. Tom Voelk travels to the Qualcomm 5G Automotive Lab in San Diego, CA and talks to Sheri Willey, Director of Product Management to...


Jan 31, 2021

The second-generation Acura TLX has a lot going for it- a new exclusive chassis, a double wishbone front suspension, and a more powerful turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that’s standard. Oh, and it’s lower, longer and wider too so it looks like it means business. TLX is another way to spell FUN. And for maximum...


Mar 26, 2020

Kia learned what Americans want after launching the white-hot Telluride. It’s applied that knowledge to the much smaller Seltos which competes with Crosstrek, CX-30, Kona, Renegade, and HR-V. But those looking at larger and spendier crossovers should give this Kia a look. The brand ditches it’s bargain basement...