Ford Mach-E GT is the Fastest Mustang Mortals Can Buy. No V8. No Apologies.

June 26, 2026 5:00pm 15 min

The Mustang Mach-E is the quickest Mustang money can buy (unless you have the funds for a GTD). Unleashing 480 horsepower and 600 lb-ft of torque (or 700 lb-ft with the $995 Performance Upgrade), GT's standard dual-motor...

The Automaker That Takes Design Very Seriously? Kia. Surprised? Here's Why...

June 25, 2026 5:00pm 13 min

Think great automotive design is only for high-end luxury and performance vehicles? Not necessary. Starting 20 years ago after stealing Peter Schreyer from the Volkswagen Group, Kia has quietly built an impressive portfo...

A New Car for Under $24,000? Check Out the 2026 Nissan Sentra.

June 23, 2026 12:36am 10 min

Can't afford luxury transportation? The new 9th generation Nissan Sentra offers the luxury of transportation, starting at $23,845 (yup, with destination). That's something of a unicorn in today's new-car market.  Tom Voe...

2027 Hyundai IONIQ 3 Brings Fun, Practicality and the Art of Steel… to the Rest of the World.

June 03, 2026 5:00pm 11 min

The new 2027 Hyundai IONIQ 3 has a lot going for it. It's affordable (starting at €30,000), roomier than a car this size has any right to be, and debuts Hyundai's new Art of Steel design language. But Americans will look...

The Good (And Bad?) of Living With a Used Porsche Taycan 4S For 9 Months

June 03, 2026 5:00pm 11 min

By popular demand, here's my 9-month ownership update on my Certified Pre-Owned Porsche Taycan 4S. After three quarters of a year of daily driving, road trips, software updates, recalls, accessories, and real-world EV li...

2027 Hyundai IONIQ 3 Brings Fun, Practicality and the Art of Steel… to the Rest of the World.

June 03, 2026 5:00pm 11 min

The new 2027 Hyundai IONIQ 3 has a lot going for it. It's affordable (starting at €30,000), roomier than a car this size has any right to be, and debuts Hyundai's new Art of Steel design language. But Americans will look...

2026 Jeep Cherokee Is Back... as a Hybrid

May 29, 2026 5:00pm 15 min

Built on Stellantis' new STLA Large platform, the all-new Cherokee is now hybrid-only. My how it's grown! It's aiming squarely at heavy hitters like the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, Honda CR-V Hybrid, Hyundai Tucson, and Kia Spor...

2026 Jeep Cherokee Is Back... as a Hybrid

May 29, 2026 5:00pm 15 min

Built on Stellantis' new STLA Large platform, the all-new Cherokee is now hybrid-only. My how it's grown! It's aiming squarely at heavy hitters like the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, Honda CR-V Hybrid, Hyundai Tucson, and Kia Spor...

The 2026 Trailseeker is the Perfect Subaru For High Gas Prices

May 25, 2026 6:25pm 16 min

The new Subaru Trailseeker has Outback practicality, EV efficiency, and enough off-road credibility to handle the forest service roads you and your dog will point it at. In this full review, I break it all down- performa...

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 N Turns it Up to 11

February 05, 2026 4:30pm 7 min

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...

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

February 05, 2026 4:30pm 15 min

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 Ki...

Hyundai Crater

February 02, 2026 4:30pm 8 min

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

January 29, 2026 4:30pm 15 min

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 suspe...

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

January 26, 2026 4:30pm 15 min

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...

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

January 22, 2026 4:30pm 12 min

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 pro...

All New 2026 Nissan Leaf is Improved in Every Way

January 12, 2026 4:30pm 14 min

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. Pl...

Best Vehicles of 2025! The Driven Top 11 List!

January 02, 2026 12:49pm 13 min

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...

Jeep Cherokee is Back With Hybrid Power for 2026

October 31, 2025 2:00pm 5 min

It's been a few years since Cherokee cast a shadow in Jeep showrooms. Coming in late 2025, the 6th generation rights that wrong. Powered by a turbocharged 4-cylinder hybrid making 210 horsepower, it should average 37 mil...

The Ford Maverick Lobo is Party up Front, Business in Back

October 27, 2025 1:00pm 14 min

If the mullet is business in front party in the back, the new 2025 Ford Maverick Lobo reverses that. It's a sportier version of Ford compact trucklette. The 4 ½ foot bed will help to get the chores done. For a good time ...

2025 Polestar 3 is the SUV the Young Brand Needs

October 24, 2025 3:30pm 17 min

Fast, nimble and sleek, Polestar 3 is a much-needed addition to the 2 that's been Polestar's only real offering since 2020. Pricing starts at $68,900 for a rear-drive model with 350 miles of E.P.A.-rated range. Tom Voelk...