Driven Car Reviews

Tom Voelk
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New York Times contributor and Emmy Award-winning automotive journalist Tom Voelk looks at all things cars.

  1. 5 FEB · VIDEO

    2026 Chevy Traverse Z71- Big Space. Big Tech. 4-Cylinder Engine?

    The 2026 Chevrolet Traverse competes in crowded 3-row family SUV segment. It goes up against heavy hitters like Ford Explorer, Honda Pilot, Toyota Grand Highlander, Hyundai Palisade, and the upcoming second generation Kia Telluride. Traverse delivers huge space, solid comfort, good tech, and the option of GM's excellent Super Cruise. There is that turbo 4-cylinder sound though. In this review, I cover the off-road flavored Z71 that lands at $57K as tested. Here are positives, drawbacks, real-world comfort, cargo room, tow ratings, and whether the turbo-four delivers enough grunt (and grace) for a big family hauler.

    16 min

  2. 5 FEB · VIDEO

    The Hyundai IONIQ 6 N Turns it Up to 11

    Hyundai has made it official- the IONIQ 6 N is coming to the North American market in late spring / early summer of 2026. Is it one better than the legendary 5N? There's certainly reason to believe that. 6N gets upgraded performance electronics and a new suspension for a lower center of gravity. Plus it's more aerodynamic. Tom Voelk travels to Hyundai Design North America in Irvine, CA to talk to Hyundai's Michael Evanoff to discover what's different when it comes to the high-performance IONIQ 6N.  Hyundai provided travel to California for this video.

    7 min

  3. 2 FEB · VIDEO

    Hyundai Crater

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    8 min

  4. 29 JAN · VIDEO

    Honda Prelude is Back With a Retro Name and a Forward Attitude

    After missing in action for over two decades, Honda Prelude returns as a performance 2+2 with a hybrid powertrain. Scheduled to hit showrooms in late 2025, the 2026 Prelude gets Civic Type R's dual-axis strut front suspension, four-piston Brembo aluminum front calipers, and an adaptive suspension. Linear Shift Control simulates cog swaps plus there's a new S+ Shift mode. Tom Voelk previews Honda's grand touring-oriented sport hybrid.

    15 min

  5. 26 JAN · VIDEO

    2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ is All-Electric Luxury Done The American Way

    There's nothing quite like the 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ. Fully electric, it slays range anxiety with an EPA-rated range of 460 miles and can take on 100 miles of travel in just 10 minutes. Efficient? No. The IQ achieves its mission the good old fashioned American way- throw a lot of resources at it (the pack is rated at 205kWh for starters). It's large, it's heavy and it's polarizing. But darned if it isn't impressive. Tom Voelk checks out a Premium Sport trim dipped in Deep Space Metallic paint and Harbor Blue cabin. At 155 grand as tested it's a pricey machine, but easily half the price of a Celestiq for the glass half full crowd.

    16 min

  6. 22 JAN · VIDEO

    First Look! The All-New 2027 Second Generation Kia Telluride!

    Hard to believe it's been some six years since the Kia Telluride hit the scene. Apparently internally, it's been known as the "Selluride" since it's such a hot commodity, dealers can't keep them in stock, even though production has been increased every year since it's launch. It's been a huge win for Kia and has helped to reset the brand's image. So gen two is very important.

    12 min

  7. 12 JAN · VIDEO

    All New 2026 Nissan Leaf is Improved in Every Way

    The Nissan Leaf was an EV pioneer but it's been long in the tooth for years. The all-new third generation is improved in every way with up to 303 miles of range, faster charging speed and a liquid cooled battery pack. Plus NACS! It's affordable, starting at under $30,000. Tom Voelk and Autoblog's Cole Attisha check out a loaded Platinum + trim with features found only on premium vehicles just a few years ago. It's not overly fast, but it is a quiet comfortable cruiser with new found style.

    15 min

  8. 2 JAN · VIDEO

    Best Vehicles of 2025! The Driven Top 11 List!

    Automotive writer Tom Voelk drove over 100 vehicles in 2025. What are his favorites? These 11, a wide mix of cars, trucks, and SUVs with ICE, hybrid and EV powertrains. Here's Tom's year in review as he goes over what he enjoyed the most. Many of these are finalists for the North American Utility, Car and Truck of the Year Award. And many are affordable with nearly half available under $40,000 well equipped. Though a few crest well over $100K.

    14 min
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New York Times contributor and Emmy Award-winning automotive journalist Tom Voelk looks at all things cars.

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  • Creator
    Tom Voelk
  • Years Active
    2011 - 2026
  • Episodes
    93
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    Clean
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    © All images and content copyrighted by Tom Voelk
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