Podcasts by Driven Car Reviews

The 2024 RZ 450e is the Lexus of Electric SUVs from 2023-06-19T12:00

It took time but Lexus has a new battery electric, the RZ 450e. Built on the e-TNGA platform found under the Bz4X, it’s strictly an all-wheel drive machine (that’s the DIRECT4 ...

The 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid 2023 Gets Things Done With More Refinement from 2023-06-12T12:00

The Honda CR-V has always been a family favorite, the all-new 6^th generation is ready to take the brood on their next adventure. The big news? There’s a new hybrid p...

2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid Is The Corolla Cross To Buy from 2023-06-08T12:00

If you think adding a hybrid powertrain to the Toyota Corolla Cross makes it even more of a slug, no. In fact, it shaves nearly 2 seconds off the 0-60 sprint. And then it adds ...

2023 Toyota Prius Prime Is An Optimized Plug-In Hybrid from 2023-06-05T13:00

For some owners, a plug-in hybrid is the best of all worlds. There’s electric range to cover the commutes, switch to gasoline for easy long road trips. The 3^rd gener...

2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 AWD is Art You Can Drive from 2023-05-31T17:29:02

Can’t decide between a Henry Moore sculpture and transportation? The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 is art you can drive. The Streamliner design is one of the most aerodynamics silhouett...

Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE is Impressive EV Tech With Weird Spelling from 2023-04-07T13:00

The all-electric Nissan Ariya is a big leap forward from it’s first EV, the LEAF. Competing with Tesla Model Y, Mustang Mach-E, Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Volkswagen ID.4, Ar...

The 2023 Volvo V60 Cross Country Is More Capable Than You Might Think from 2023-04-05T13:00

SUVs and crossovers are in demand these days, but wagons make a whole lot of sense. Especially if it’s the Volvo V60 Cross Country. It runs with the B5 mild hybrid system, it’s...

Lucid Air Grand Touring is an EV With Style, Power and 516 Miles of Range from 2023-04-01T13:00

Is the Lucid Air the most advanced EV money can buy? It’s certainly the most efficient. It also has the fastest charge speed if you travel often. And the EPA-rated range of 516...

2023 Cadillac Escalade-V is Loud, Proud, Surprisingly Nimble and Unsurprisingly Thirsty from 2023-03-27T13:00

Escalade is Cadillac’s halo vehicle bringing in the brand’s youngest and wealthiest buyers. For the first time ever it’s getting the V treatment, which means it goes faster and...

2023 Acura Integra A-Spec Is Back-To-The-Future Fun from 2023-03-24T16:05:17

What’s in a name? Plenty when it’s Integra. Acura ditched the moniker at the turn of the century. Now that it’s back, can it live up to the lofty expectations that were largely...

The All-Electric bZ4X Is A Pure EV Done The Toyota Way from 2023-02-27T20:00

It would seem that hybrid king Toyota has pushed back against battery electric vehicles. But it does make a BEV- the bZ4X. With a range of up to 252 miles, it’s available in front and all-wheel ...

2023 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro Takes The Family Anywhere from 2023-02-20T15:00

An all-new Sequoia doesn’t come around all that often. The third generation has a few surprises. For starters, it packs a hybrid powertrain with a 10-speed transmission...

Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek Adds Toughness (But Not Too Much) from 2023-02-15T14:00

It’s no secret that buyers have migrated to crossovers and SUVs. Now it seems like people want a little more machismo from their machines, even if it’s just looks. Niss...

2023 Chevy Bolt EUV Redline- More Fun Or Fashion Statement? from 2023-02-06T14:30

The Chevrolet Bolt is a great electric vehicle with some 250 miles of range at a starting price of $26,600. The slightly larger EUV model can now be had in Redline trim...

Does The Lexus LX 600 Live Up To Its Ultra Luxury Reputation? from 2023-02-01T14:00

It’s been a while since the Lexus LX has been totally revamped. The all-new LX 600 is more powerful, better planted and runs with an all-new architecture with roots sha...

Kia EV6 GT Is A Fast And Furious Thriller (About That Range Though…) from 2023-01-12T14:30

The 2023 Toyota Prius Is A Fuel Sipper You’ll Want To Drive from 2023-01-05T14:30

It’s quicker, handles better, delivers up to 57 miles per gallon and you won’t feel the need to drive wearing a disguise. The 2023 Toyota Prius is better in almost every way and not by just a sm...

The Best Cars and Trucks I Drove in 2022. And Many Are Affordable. Really! from 2023-01-01T18:00

I get to drive a lot of vehicles, some 80 in 2022. These 11 are the ones that I think are worth looking at, the cars and trucks that are a great combination of value, features, design and capabi...

Does The Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD Really Get 35 MPG? from 2023-01-01T00:27:45

Three-row SUVs and crossovers offer families loads of flexibility and space. That’s great, until it’s time to fuel up. The all-wheel drive Toyota Highland Hybrid is rated by the EPA to get 35 mi...

2023 Kia Niro EV Has Range And Style. But Charging Speed? from 2022-12-12T14:00

The second-generation Kia Niro can be had as a fully electric vehicle with a solid range of 253 miles. It’s got style to put a smile on your face when walking up to it....

2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB300 4MATIC EV Is A Smoother Operator from 2022-12-09T14:00

It looks like the GLB but the EQB300 delivers more of a Mercedes experience. That’s because the EQB is fully electric. It keeps the same utility as the gas-powered mode...

2023 Kia Telluride X-Pro Goes Beyond Suburbia from 2022-12-05T14:00

The wildly popular Telluride 3-row SUV has become Kia’s flagship model. 2023 models get a mid-cycle refresh with the expected nip and tuck on the nose and tail. But it’...

Can The Cadillac XT4 Sport AWD Take On The Europeans? from 2022-12-01T00:07:01

The Cadillac XT4 Sport is a compact crossover positioned against Audi Q3, BMW X1, and Mercedes GLB. All of them are entry level premium vehicles. The American competes ...

2023 Hyundai Palisade XRT Affordably Hauls The Crew from 2022-11-17T14:00

Hyundai’s Palisade is a 3-row SUV with room for everyone and a price that’s just right. In fact, the all-new XRT model costs less than the average vehicle and comes sta...

2023 Land Rover Defender 110 V8 Has Bark And Bite from 2022-11-14T14:00

The new Land Rover Defender 110 is rough, tough and leading man handsome. With the new 518 horsepower 5-liter supercharged V8 it adds power and a baritone voice that’s ...

All-New 2023 Kia Niro Is Affordable Style and Efficiency from 2022-11-10T14:00

The second-generation Kia Niro can be had as a hybrid, plug-in hybrid with 33 miles of electric range, and a full EV. The 2023 model is more efficient, more stylish and more tech savvy. And it s...

2023 Genesis GV60 Performance Is EV Quick And Stuffed With Tech from 2022-11-07T14:00

The all-electric Genesis GV60 is the brand’s first electric vehicle built on a dedicated EV architecture. It has a completely different vibe than platform sharing Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6. Qu...

Audi A6 Allroad Hauls It All To The Campsite In Style from 2022-11-02T13:00

Americans (and the rest of the world) love the practicality of SUVs and crossovers. The 2023 Audi A6 Allroad has that plus the performance of a sport sedan since it’s a wagon. And since everyone...

2023 Genesis Electrified G80 Delivers Quiet Luxury from 2022-11-01T00:43:28

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 tor...

All-New 2023 Lexus RX500h F SPORT Performance Is The RX For Fun from 2022-10-14T15:00

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Has Something For Everyone (If You Can Find One) from 2022-03-27T13:00

The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee is available in such a wide variety of trims, powertrains and even sizes, there’s one for almost every want and need. From basic to luxurious, the Grand Cherokee cov...

2022 Jaguar F-Type P450 Is The Snarling V8 Sports Coupe That's Off Your Radar from 2022-03-23T13:00

2022 Cadillac CT5 V Blackwing Is The Brand At Its Best from 2022-03-20T15:00

For years, Cadillac V cars were a curiosity. Hotrod performance from the luxury brand was unexpected fun. But the Cadillac CT5 V-Series Blackwing is another best-in-class performer and it’s loft...

2022 Audi RS e-tron GT Is A Powerful Reason To Switch To An Electric Vehicle. from 2022-03-16T13:00

Switching from gasoline to electric is an easy decision if you’re shopping the 2022 Audi e-tron GT. And the high-performance RS is an even easier sell, if you have the money. It looks great, has...

The Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid Is The Perfect Electrified SUV. For Some. from 2022-03-13T16:00

Pure electric vehicles don’t work for everyone. The Ford Escape plug-in hybrid does. The concept is simple enough, charge the 14.4 kWH battery and it’s fully electric for 37 miles. After that it...

2023 Toyota Sequoia Is Reborn As A Hybrid SUV from 2022-01-30T20:54:03

Because there’s a new Tundra pickup, it only makes sense that Toyota is rolling out an all-new Sequoia. The 2023 model replaces the second-generation that’s as old as its namesake. And it’s a hy...

The 2022 Infiniti QX60 SUV Is Exactly What The Brand Needs from 2022-01-30T20:50:45

No doubt, the 2022 Infiniti QX60 is a big improvement over the outgoing model. A 9-speed transmission replaces the continuously variable unit. The user interface is a big step forward. The desig...

Ford’s 2022 Bronco Raptor Is Real, And REALLY Capable. from 2022-01-30T20:44:42

The wait is finally over! Ford has spilled the details on the new Bronco Raptor that will be available to order in March of 2022. The Bronco Raptor is based on the 4-door model but heavily modif...

The All-Wheel Drive Volkswagen ID.4 Is Chill In The Snow from 2022-01-30T20:20:44

Volkswagen’s ID.4 electric vehicle is now available with all-wheel drive and it’s amazing how much difference an extra motor can make. It adds much more power and extra traction, perfect for a w...

How Ford Built Maverick So You Can Make It Uniquely Yours from 2022-01-14T15:00

Ford’s new Maverick compact pickup is turning out to be a smash hit. One big reason? Flexibility. The engineers designed the affordable trucklette from the ground up to be easily customized by o...

The New Lexus Interface Is Better In Every Way. Here’s Why… from 2022-01-10T15:00

For years, the user interface that Lexus offered depended on an unloved trackpad without any kind of touchscreen. It was… well, not good. So Toyota Connected Services engineers started from scra...

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz E450 All-Terrain Is Bold Statement In An SUV Filled World from 2022-01-07T15:00

Many car buyers have shifted to SUVs to haul the family. Looking to stand out from the pack? The Mercedes E450 All-Terrain is the sleekest luxury sport ute money can buy. Okay, it’s a station wa...

The Best Cars And Trucks Of 2021. And Tom Turns It Up To 11. from 2022-01-01T18:00

2021 was a great year for vehicles (and kind of a lousy one for many of us humans). Automotive specialist Tom Voelk looks at the positive and picks the best cars, trucks and SUVs from what he’s ...

The 2022 Porsche GTS Sport Turismo EV Is Performance Anyone Can Live With (Well… Those With Money) from 2021-12-31T16:00

I’ve pushed the Porsche Taycan GTS sedan at Willow Spring International Raceway and learned that fade-free electric performance can be a truly beautiful thing. But how does this track monster be...

The 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS Is A Track Monster (And A Powerful Argument For Electrification) from 2021-12-27T15:30

There are many good reasons for buying an electric vehicle. The most powerful one is desire. People will crave EVs when they make the driving experience better. The Porsche Taycan GTS is that ca...

The 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness Will Take You (And Your Dog) Further Into The Woods from 2021-12-22T15:00

The Forester is the most popular model that Subaru sells. The new Wilderness edition should dial up the demand. It adds rugged trim, a little more ground clearance, a modified transmission and X...

The 2022 Volkswagen Taos Is A Small Premium Package At A Premium Price from 2021-12-10T16:00

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 b...

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 4MATIC Is Small, Roomy, And Premium Priced from 2021-12-06T16:00

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 t...

The Aston Martin DBX Is Go-Anywhere Luxury (And A True Aston) from 2021-12-03T16:00

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...

The 2023 Ford Bronco DR Is The Ultimate Factory Desert Runner from 2021-11-29T16:00

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 t...

The All-New 2023 Kia Sportage Gets More Room And New Style from 2021-11-26T16:00

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 mode...

The 2022 Genesis GV70 3.5T Is A Triple Threat. Maybe Quadruple. from 2021-11-22T16:00

The 2022 Lexus NX 350 Points Toward The Brand's Future from 2021-11-19T16:00

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 2022 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro Is A Techy Turbo Hybrid With New Skills from 2021-11-08T16:00

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 h...

The All-New 2022 Toyota Tundra Really Is All-New (And There’s A Hybrid) from 2021-11-07T15:00

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 f...

EcoBoost Ford Maverick Delivers More Power To The People (Plus All-Wheel Drive) from 2021-11-04T15:00

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-cylinge...

2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid Pickup Is A David Taking On Goliath (But Not As Small As You Might Think) from 2021-11-03T15:00

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 ...

The 2022 Jeep Wagoneer Takes on Big Boys Tahoe and Expedition from 2021-10-31T15:00

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 loo...

The SUV And Pickup Of The Year! The 2021 Mudfest Competition Picks The Best. from 2021-10-27T15:30

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 pick...

The 2022 Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS Is Fast Access To Sun And Fun from 2021-10-15T15:00

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 slo...

2022 Chevy Bolt EV Gets Updates And A Price Break (Now About That Battery Pack...) from 2021-10-11T15:00

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 fron...

Lexus Teammate Is A Techy Copilot (And Doesn’t Hog The Fries) from 2021-10-08T15:00

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 c...

The 2022 Toyota GR 86 Gets More Grrr (Plus The Enhancements Owners Wanted) from 2021-10-04T15:00

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...

The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Surfs The Line Between Pickup And SUV from 2021-09-30T15:00

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 m...

On And Off Road With The New 2022 Nissan Frontier (And Yes, It's A Big Improvement) from 2021-09-28T21:14:12

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 cab...

Up Close And Personal With The New 2022 Nissan Frontier Design from 2021-09-08T15:00

The new 2022 Nissan Frontier pickup is headed to dealerships now. Here's a serious look inside and out with Hiren Patel, the Project Lead Designer. He gives all sorts of insights to why the new ...

The Volvo V90 Cross Country Is One Sleek Sexy SUV (Okay, It's A Wagon, But That's A Good Thing). from 2021-09-03T15:00

It can be argued that SUVs are essentially raised station wagons, or that wagons are sleek SUVs. Volvo’s V90 Cross Country splits the difference, an all-wheel drive wagon with more ground cleara...

The 2021 McLaren GT Is A Practical Exotic (But That’s A Relative Thing…) from 2021-09-01T15:00

The structure is carbon fiber. The twin-turbo V8 making 612 horsepower has only 3,384 pounds to move. It’s so exclusive you may never see one in person. A true canyon carver, the McLaren GT is t...

V8-Powered Jeep Wrangler 392 Is A Gift To The Faithful (Those With Money At Least) from 2021-08-27T15:00

The 2021 Jeep Wrangler 392 pumps out 470 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. In other words, it can dust more than a few sports cars in a drag race. And the engine note is glorious.  Yes, for th...

The 2022 Honda Civic Touring Is Brilliant. But How Does It Handle A 700 Mile Road Trip? from 2021-08-25T16:32:55

Honda’s new 11^th generation Civic is very good. How good? Tom Voelk takes a 2022 Civic Touring on a 700 mile weekend getaway to Walla Walla, Washington to check out the comfort, quiet...

All-New Lexus Interface Adds Tech (And Yes, It Ditches The Touchpad) from 2021-07-30T14:00

Lexus makes some very desirable vehicles but has been criticized over its trackpad user interface. Starting with the 2022 NX, it all changes. The new Lexus Interface (no there’s no fancy name) e...

The 2021 Nissan Kicks Is Budget Transportation Done Right. Just Not Fast. from 2021-07-29T14:00

Affordable cars can be some of the most difficult vehicles for automotive engineers to produce. The Nissan Kicks is budget done right. Fast? No sir. Opulent? No ma’am. But it’s stylish, comforta...

A Closer Look at The Off-Road Tech In The 2021 Ford Bronco from 2021-07-28T14:00

The 2021 Ford Bronco is an exceptionally done SUV with tech to help it conquer the trails. Tom Voelk heads out with Ford Off-Roadeo instructor Jonny Van Wagoner to see how Trail Turn Assist, One...

The Wait Is Over! Full 2021 Ford Bronco 2-Door and 4-Door On and Off Road Review. from 2021-07-26T17:58:20

The 2021 Bronco 2 and 4 door is finally arriving at Ford dealerships. At the Texas Off-Roadeo just outside of Austin, Tom Voelk drives it both on and off road. On pavement, he gets behind the wh...

2021 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Doppelkupplung (PDK) Is The Fastest Way Around A Track from 2021-07-15T19:00

Many automotive enthusiasts feel sports cars simply must have a manual transmission and the Porsche 718 GT4 comes standard with a very good six-speed. But the quickest way around a track is with...

The Powerful 2021 Audi Q5 55 Plug-In Hybrid Is The Sweet Spot In The Line Up. from 2021-07-12T19:00

There are a lot ways to look at plug-in hybrids. Audi’s Q5 55 TFSI e (AKA plug-in hybrid) appears to be the Goldilocks choice in so many ways. It’s nearly as powerful as the SQ5 performance mode...

2022 Nissan Pathfinder Gets The Big Upgrade It Needs to Compete from 2021-07-08T19:00

It’s no secret that 3-row SUVs and crossovers have replaced family vans in driveways throughout America. Nissan finally has a solid competitor with the 5^th generation 2022 Pathfinder....

2022 Lexus NX In Studio First Look! A New User Interface! A high-performance PHEV! from 2021-07-07T19:00

The Lexus NX crossover has been a popular luxury choice since it’s debut in 2014. The all-new 2022 version that’s available in four models brings a number of firsts- It ditches the unloved track...

2021 Chevy Tahoe High Country Duramax Is One Tempting Diesel SUV from 2021-07-05T19:00

Chevrolet’s truck-based full-sized Tahoe SUV gets GM’s inline-6 Duramax turbo diesel engine. The result? Loads of torque off the line, a refined engine note and the fuel economy of some unibody ...

2021 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe Is V8 Powered Awesomeness from 2021-07-02T13:00

The 670 horsepower Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid is the quickest SUV to come out of Stuttgart. Charge it up and it can tread lightly on the planet by running solely on electric power. Fast, e...

2021 BMW M440i xDrive Coupe Is Big Fun (And That’s What Counts) from 2021-06-30T15:57:59

The first thing you need to know about the 2021 BMW M440i xDrive Coupe is that it delivers true Ultimate Driving Machine fun. Plus, it’s a true two-door coupe, none of that four-door coupe BS. A...

The 2022 Kia Carnival Makes Traveling To Sedona (Or Anywhere Else) Easy For Families. from 2021-06-10T14:00

Kia calls the new 2022 Carnival an MPV. You’ll probably call it a minivan. Or maybe it’s a family MVP the way it carries people and cargo with ease. Seating 7 or 8 depending on model, this roomy...

No Lie, The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Is A Competitive Electric Vehicle, But Needs Work from 2021-06-04T19:00

ID.4 is Volkswagen’s first dedicated electric vehicle and it has a lot going for it. The range is competitive, the features are compelling and it’s roomy for family and cargo. Is this the EV to ...

2022 Hyundai Tucson Grows Up, Adding Sophistication and Hybrid Power from 2021-06-02T19:00

Hyundai has always sold a lot of Tucsons but the smaller size of the two-row SUV probably kept a lot of buyers away. The 2022 model solves the space issue and goes on to add a city’s worth of st...

2022 Acura MDX Advance Super Handling All-Wheel Drive Ups The Luxury And Sport from 2021-05-31T15:00

It’s easy to forget that Acura’s MDX was the first crossover to sport three rows of seating. Four generations later, the market is thick with competitors. So Honda’s premium division gave it a d...

5G Equipped Vehicles Are Coming. What It Could Mean For Your Next Car. from 2021-05-25T17:44:02

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 ...

Is The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport A True Bronco? Let’s Go Off-Road! from 2021-05-12T19:00

The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport has the tough rugged look people want these days. But can it do tough rugged Bronco things? Since the Sport is based on the same architecture as the Escape, some might...

2021 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo Wants To Be Your Number 1 from 2021-05-07T19:00

Nothing sells like power and the Mazda3 with the turbocharged 2.5-liter 4-cylinder should be very popular with people that like cars. Mazda is shedding it's rowdy side for a more refined perform...

2021 Toyota Sienna Has Loft Like Room And Lofty Fuel Economy from 2021-04-29T13:00

Want to make your life really, really, really, really easy? The 4^th generation 2021 Toyota Sienna will help. It’s roomy, quiet, comfortable, packs more storage space than most apartme...

Driven First Look! 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz from 2021-04-26T18:00

Hyundai has finally revealed the production Santa Cruz sports adventure vehicle at an event in Tucson, Arizona. Smaller than a Honda Ridgeline, it’s built to get the urban crowd out to wildernes...

2022 QX55 Sensory Brings Infiniti Back To FX Fastback Style from 2021-04-25T22:08:59

Looking for a useful SUV crossover but don’t want the hiking boot look? Infiniti brings fastback design to its new 2022 QX55. It gives up a small amount of practicality to its fraternal twin QX5...

The 2021 Hyundai Sonata N-Line Is Sporty Sculpture At A Bargain Price from 2021-04-12T19:00

Few cars offer enthusiast-grade driving dynamics with family practicality. The 2021 Hyundai Sonata N-Line does. Then the designers throw in concept car styling to sweeten the deal. THEN the deal...

The All New 2021 Buick Envision Looks Good. Especially In Snow. from 2021-04-09T15:16:50

Buick has transformed itself into an all-SUV brand in the United States and the 2021 Envision is all-new. It’s a two-row crossover positioned between luxury models like Audi Q5 and mainstream ve...

The 2021 Polestar 2- An Electric Car With Star Power from 2021-03-26T14:00

The 2021 Polestar 2 is the first fully electric car from the young brand. A product of Volvo and Geely, it’s a powerful all-wheel hatchback with a loads of Swedish style. And it’s the first car ...

The 2021 Porsche Taycan EV Is Rear Drive Bliss from 2021-03-22T14:00

Often times, base model cars are a compromise. But the new entry-level version of Porsche’s electric Taycan offers a more intense rear drive dynamic than the all-wheel drive 4S and Turbo models....

Living With 2021 Mustang Mach-E. A Deep Dive Into Ford’s First Dedicated EV from 2021-03-19T15:00

Let’s get past the Mustang controversy and address the big question- How easy is the Ford Mach-E to live with. Turns out, the Blue Oval folks pretty much nailed it. Tom Voelk spends a week in a ...

2021 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet Is A Four-Season Performance Machine from 2021-03-15T15:00

All Porsche 911s are turbocharged these days but the Turbo model is something special. For those patiently holding off for the 992 Turbo, your wait is over. Available as a coupe or cabriolet (so...

Lexus Sharpens Things Up With The 2021 IS 300 from 2021-03-11T16:00

Lexus has a reputation for crafting reliable and comfortable vehicles that come with an award-winning ownership experience. Razor sharp handling? Nope, but the brand is trying to change.  Akio T...

2021 Mercedes E450 4MATIC Is True To The Luxury Coupe Genre from 2021-02-12T20:00

If you think sedan sales are down, 2-door coupes should be on the endangered species list. Fortunately, Mercedes-Benz has a wide variety of 2-doors for people who want the intimacy of a true cou...

2021 Ford F-150 Packs New Tech and Useful Touches To Stay King Of The Hill from 2021-02-08T16:00

We all know Ford’s F-150 has been the most popular vehicle in America since dirt was new. The latest version might look like a mid-cycle refresh but the Blue Oval folks claim it’s 90 percent new...

2020 Audi e-tron Sportback EV Has It All (Except Maybe Range) from 2021-02-05T20:00

The modern electric car has only been available for a dozen years or so. Led by Tesla, nearly every automobile manufacturer has at least one EV now and choices are growing. Audi has the e-tron i...

2020 Land Rover Defender 110 Is Filthy Fun (And A Refined Townie Too) from 2021-02-04T16:00

It’s been years since Land Rover sold the Defender in the U.S. The all new 110 was worth the wait. Built using aluminum monocoque body construction, Defender will go anywhere, and do it comforta...

2021 Acura TLX A-Spec SH-AWD Drives Home The Fun from 2021-01-31T18:47:44

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 i...

All-New 2021 Kia Sorento X-Line Might Be The Sweet Spot Families Are Looking For from 2021-01-15T20:00

Many 3-row crossovers are hulking machines that are cumbersome to drive in heavy traffic. The all-new 2021 Kia Sorento is more manageable but still offers extra seating when needed. And let’s fa...

The All-Electric 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Is A Pony The Whole Family Can Get Charged Up About. from 2021-01-11T20:00

Ford has kept Mustang’s formula consistent since 1964. The 2021 Mustang Mach-E is a radical change. All electric. Four doors. Available all-wheel drive. With up to 300 miles of range, Mach-E is ...

The 2021 Genesis GV80 Is What The Brand Needed All Along. from 2021-01-08T16:00

The Genesis brand launched in 2015 but lacked one thing to drive sales- an SUV. In the “good things come to those who wait” department, the GV80 is a reward looking for upscale utility. Built on...

2021 Volvo XC90 T8 Recharge Is a Safe Way To Go Electric from 2021-01-04T15:00

Volvo is widely known for its safe vehicles. In addition to its first pure EV (the XC40 Recharge) it also gives people unsure of choosing an electric vehicle a way to dip their toe into the EV w...

2021 Mercedes-Benz E 350 4MATIC Sedan Freshens Up And Adds Tech from 2020-12-31T16:00

One reason the Mercedes-Benz E Class is so successful is because it’s available in sedan, coupe, convertible and wagon versions. And each variant is true to the intended mission. For 2021, the E...

The Reimagined 2021 Chevy Trailblazer Is Better Than The Sum Of Its Parts from 2020-12-30T18:37:21

The Trailblazer nameplate used to ride on a mid-sized truck based SUV. Chevrolet has brought it back as a compact crossover that rides on the same architecture as Buick’s Encore GX. Blasphemy? M...

2021 Nissan Rogue SV Simplifies Life (And It’s A Big Improvement) from 2020-12-03T15:00

It’s been a while since we’ve seen a new Nissan Rogue. The all-new 2021 model was worth the wait. Nissan takes the bang-for-the-buck formula used with the new Versa and Sentra and applies it to ...

Full Tour of Ford’s Bronco + Filson Wildland Fire Rig Concept. It’s Hot! from 2020-11-30T15:00

Bronco is the hottest SUV going these days. Ford and Filson have teamed up on a concept to help manage the fire. Or at least wildfires. The Ford Bronco + Filson Wildland Fire Rig Concept is pack...

2020 Cadillac CT4 Is A Quiet Entry In The Small Premium Sedan Segment from 2020-11-27T15:00

Cadillac is practically defined by the big Escalade these days. It also makes some excellent sedans. Remember those? Sedans? The smallest one in the Cadillac lineup is the CT4 which replaces the...

Should The 2021 Genesis G80 Cost More? It’s That Good. from 2020-11-23T15:00

People want svelte design, advanced tech, premium materials and a quiet cabin from a luxury sedan. The all-new 2021 Genesis G80 has all that and a price tag that beats all comers. A loaded model...

2022 GMC Hummer Is A Massive EV With A 350 Mile Range from 2020-11-20T17:00

Here are the details you want to know about the 2022 GMC Hummer EV with loads of video. Not only does the three-motor Edition 1 model get 350 miles of electric range for wilderness patrol, there...

The 2021 Cadillac Escalade Gets The Luxury And Tech It Deserves from 2020-11-19T03:47:38

The original Cadillac Escalade was a reaction to Lincoln’s Navigator and clearly a Chevy Suburban with a new grille and leather seats. Generation five shares almost no body panels or interior co...

The Chevrolet C8 Corvette Stingray Is The Real Deal At An Unreal Price from 2020-10-26T11:00

Not a Vette fan? You’ve probably not driven the 2020 C8 Corvette Stingray. After decades of speculation, Chevy’s supercar has finally gone mid-engine with a 6.2-liter V8 behind the seats. And it...

The Genesis GV80 SUV Looks Like Strong Competition! (Was It Worth The Wait?) from 2020-10-22T11:00

The Genesis brand is finally getting an SUV and it looks like the 2021 GV80 was worth the wait. It will be hitting American roads in the fall of 2020 but if you want a detailed look at it now, T...

Is the 2020 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 The Perfect Sports Car? (Well, There Is The Price…) from 2020-10-19T11:00

Porsche brought back it’s much loved flat-6 engine in the 718 but it only came in a package suited strongly for the track. Want that smoothness, punchiness, and throaty engine note with a dollop...

A Hot Toyota Camry? The Camry TRD Is Ready For Fun. from 2020-10-15T01:55:47

TRD stands for Toyota Racing Development. This is not your father’s Camry. The V6-equipped TRD model adds aerodynamic pieces (a wing!) and significant chassis upgrades to become a true driver’s ...

The 2021 GMC Yukon AT4 Steps Up Big. Really Big. from 2020-10-05T11:00

The all new GMC Yukon grows six inches and gains a new independent rear suspension. That means 66% more cargo space and 40% more room in the 3rd row. A choice of two V8s and an inline-6 diesel t...

The Volvo V60 Cross Country Will Have You Riding High (But Not Too High). from 2020-10-01T11:00

Maybe the SUV you’re looking for isn’t the same as your neighbor’s. Not all of them are ginormous. Not all of them need a step ladder for entry. The Volvo V60 Cross Country offers SUV utility wi...

2020 Cadillac CT5 V-Series Is A Luxury Performance Bargain! from 2020-09-28T11:00

Is Cadillac offering the best luxury/sport sedan value today? The CT5 V-Series is a joy to toss into a tight turn and costs thousands of dollars less than its German competition. It may not have...

The All-New 2021 Kia Sorento Gets The Telluride Treatment from 2020-09-25T11:00

Kia has completely redesigned the Sorento for 2021 with four distinct powertrains including a plug-in hybrid and a new X-Line model that adds off road capability. Slotting in under big b...