Driven Car Reviews

2026 Lucid Gravity Grand Touring Goes Fast… and Far

Lucid finally has its 3-row electric SUV, the Lucid Gravity Grand Touring. With up to 450 miles of EPA-rated range you'll need to stop for bathroom breaks more often than

Go Farther Into the Wilderness With the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid

Do you feel your dog is judging your vehicle's gas mileage? It'll be happy to know that the Subaru Crosstrek is now available as a more efficient hybrid. This isn't the f

2026 Audi A6 TFSI First Drive: Old-School Sedan Meets New-School Audi

The new 2026 Audi A6 TFSI proves the traditional luxury sedan isn't dead yet. Built on Audi's new Premium Platform Combustion architecture, this ninth-generation A6 stick

2027 Rivian R2 Performance First Drive- When Smaller is a Big Deal.

The wait is finally over. The all-new 2027 Rivian R2 is one of the most anticipated electric vehicles on the market, and I got behind the wheel of the flagship Dual Motor

2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness Review. Real Off-Road Capability or Just the Look?

Subaru's Forester is back with the Wilderness treatment the brand is known for. There's extra ground clearance, an off-road tuned suspension, all-terrain tires, upgraded

2026 Nissan Leaf Review- The Affordable EV That Finally Gets It Right

The 2026 Nissan Leaf is all-new and more refined. Plus it's more affordable than most EVs on sale today. Starting at $31,500 (yeah, including shipping), it delivers real-

2026 Subaru Outback- More Space, Less Wagon

  The Subaru Outback is new for 2026 and it's a solid choice for brand loyalists (and they are a faithful bunch). Will current owners return for another Outback now tha

2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS is Roomy Rapid Transit

Some sporty vehicles are more show than go. The 2025 Chevy Blazer EV SS earns its performance letters but stays chill. With dual motor AWD, it delivers up to 615 horsepow

Scout Motors Traveler and Terra Full Tour Inside and Out

Have a deposit down on a Scout Motors Traveler or Terra? Maybe you're curious about what Volkswagen's revival of the brand will look like. For sure they're packed with he

A Cherokee That Parks Itself? Testing the Jeep ParkSense

The new 2026 Jeep Cherokee has a lot tech in it. For starters, a hybrid powertrain comes standard. And ParkSense self-parking technology is available in the top trim Over

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

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 $

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

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

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

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 somethin

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

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

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

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

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

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 u

2026 Jeep Cherokee Is Back... as a Hybrid

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 Hybri

2026 Jeep Cherokee Is Back... as a Hybrid

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 Hybri

The 2026 Trailseeker is the Perfect Subaru For High Gas Prices

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.

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