Driven Car Reviews With Tom Voelk

2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid vs. the 1st Generation. Should You Upgrade? #automotive

12K views · 3d ago · 7:17

The second generation Kia Telluride is now available as a hybrid for the first time. Tom Voelk and Martin Campbell were out shooting a review of the 2027 HEV X-Line SX Prestige AWD when it dawned on them that his daughter owns a first generation Telluride. So we decided to do an informal chat about the differences between the first and second generation since many early Telluride owners are probably thinking of buying a new vehicle.

2026 Honda Prelude Review – Did the Internet Get It Wrong? #automobile

27K views · 1w ago · 13:12

After a 25 year hiatus, The Honda Prelude is back. The internet has strong opinions about Honda's new hybrid sports coupe. Too expensive? Not enough horsepower? No manual transmission? Drive the sixth-generation Prelude on winding roads and you might find there’s more to this car than the specifications sheet suggests.

Topics: 2026 Honda Prelude Review · Pricing and Competition · How S+ Shift Works · Hybrid Powertrain · Performance · Fuel Economy

2027 Chevy Bolt: America's Most Affordable EV Is Surprisingly Good #automotive

41K views · 2w ago · 15:48

The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt is back, starting under $29,000 with 262 miles of EPA-rated range, much faster DC charging and a surprisingly refined driving experience. It’s arguably America’s best EV buy. The second-generation Chevrolet Bolt looks a lot like the outgoing Bolt EUV, but there are significant changes under the skin.

Topics: 2027 Chevy Bolt RS Review · Pricing · Driving Dynamics · New Powertrain · Perfomance · Real World Range

2027 Hyundai Tucson Goes Hard After RAV4 & CR-V With Tech and New Hybrid System #automobile

96K views · 3w ago · 10:10

The all-new 2027 Hyundai Tucson is bigger, bolder, and considerably smarter. Hyundai revealed its fifth-generation Tucson in New York City, and I got an up-close look at the new hybrid system, the more capable XRT PRO trim, and the new Pleos Connect infotainment system with Gleo AI.

Topics: 2027 Hyundai Tucson First Look · The Reveal · Two Powertrains · Behind the Scenes · Art of Steel Design · Tucson Limited Hybrid

I Wasn't Sure About Window Tint. Then I Learned This. #automobile

31K views · 1mo ago · 13:52

I thought window tint was only about making a car look cool. Wrong. Turns out there are a bunch of benefits to putting film on your car’s glass. This is part three of my car protection series and it covers traditional window tint plus the new windshield protection film and why you would want it (and why many will want to skip it)

Fierce Competition! The Best Gas, Hybrid and Electric Vehicles at Drive Revolution. #automotive

65K views · 1mo ago · 31:42

Twenty of the latest vehicles. One video. It’s a lot to cover but it’s who I am, it’s what I do. In this episode I take you to Drive Revolution 2026, an event staged by the Northwest Automotive Press Association.

2026 Lexus NX 350h F-Sport Handling Review. Better Than Big Brother RX? #automotive

31K views · 1mo ago · 14:27

Want Lexus refinement and hybrid tech without the size of its RX? The NX 350h might be the way to go. It’s about nine inches shorter and two inches narrower than big brother, making it easier to maneuver in cities and tight parking spaces. Surprisingly, the interior gives up relatively little space to its larger sibling.

Topics: 2026 Lexus NX 350h Review · Pricing And 2027 Changes · Hybrid Powertrain · Performance and Acceleration · Fuel Economy · Interior

Hyundai Took My Cameras Then Showed Me the Future It’s Building in Korea. #automotive

143K views · 1mo ago · 15:37

What does it actually take to turn an idea into a car you can buy? I recently traveled to South Korea for a rare behind-the-scenes look at Hyundai’s massive vehicle development operation in Namyang. It’s where Hyundai engineers develop, test and fine-tune cars and SUVs that end up in your driveway.

Topics: Hyundai’s Secret Development World · Pleos Connect and Gleo AI · Hyundai Design Studio · Hyundai Driving Simulator · NOVA Lab · DMC Measurement Lab

The Driven Review- 2027 Kia Seltos X-Line SX Gets Its Glow Up

37K views · 1mo ago · 13:25

The second-generation Kia Seltos gets a serious glow-up. Bigger, more refined and packed with features, the latest Seltos X-Line SX makes a strong case against its many competitors- Honda HR-V, Toyota Corolla Cross, Subaru Crosstrek, Mazda CX-30, Volkswagen Taos, Nissan Kicks, Chevy Trax, Chevy Trailblazer, Buick Envista and Hyundai Kona.

Topics: 2027 Kia Seltos X-Line SX Review · Pricing and Features · Powertrain · Driving Dynamics · Fuel Efficiency · Interior / Interface

The Mysteries of Ceramic Coating Explained! What It Really Does For Your Car's Paint (and Doesn’t)

15K views · 2mo ago · 10:29

In this episode, I take my 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S to Metropolitan Detail in Redmond, Washington, to find out what ceramic coating actually does—and why it makes sense to put ceramic coating over PPF. Because that’s what I did.

Topics: How Ceramic Coating Protects Car Paint · STEK USA is Providing the Materials · The Difference Between PPF and Ceramic Coating · Why Do Both PPF and Ceramic Coating? · Life of Ceramic Coating and Price · Prep is Important

2027 Mercedes CLA 250+ Review. Range, Charge Speed and Drama at a Surprising Price #automobile

45K views · 2mo ago · 16:48

Like stars? The 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ offers up 142, but more importantly, it resets the German automaker’s EV approach. Unlike Mercedes' earlier ovoid EQ models, CLA gets a more traditional sedan design. An 85-kWh battery, 800-volt architecture and up to 320 kW of DC fast charging meana it goes far and charges fast (the base CLA 250+ is rated as high as 374 miles).

Topics: 2027 Mercedes Benz CLA 250+ Review · Pricing · Powertrain · Driving Dynamics · Efficiency · Semi-Autonomous Driving

PPF on a 5-Year-Old Car? I Wish I'd Done It Sooner! #automotive #autodetailing

19K views · 2mo ago · 15:12

A five-year-old Porsche Taycan 4S with nearly 40,000 miles isn’t exactly what you’d expect to see getting a full paint protection film treatment. But maybe it should be. My 2021 Taycan has spent its life as a daily driver, with plenty of road tripping and too much time outside under big trees. Even an encounter with a beige Camry. The paint had picked up the usual scratches, chips, swirls and other wear.

Topics: Make A Five-Year-Old Car Look New · The Condition My Car Is In · My Research · Partnering With Stek · Paint Damage · Washing

Driving Kia's New 2027 Telluride X-Pro Over 1,000 Miles From Seattle to Missoula, MT #automotive

23K views · 2mo ago · 18:08

Can Kia improve on one of the best three-row SUVs ever built? I take the all-new 2027 Kia Telluride X-Pro SX Prestige on a 1,000-mile road trip from Seattle to Missoula, Montana to find out. Long highway drives reveal things that short press events simply can't. And my friends are along to point out anything I might miss.

Topics: 2027 Kia Telluride X-Pro Review · Pricing · Powertrain · I Wanted to Take The Porsche... · Power For Mountains · Highway Driving Assist 2

Ask Tom Voelk Anything Live. Best to Keep it to Cars Though. #automotive

2K views · 3mo ago · 1:24:20

Have a car question? Disagree with Tom an a recent review? Have a question about how the videos are shot? Well, this is your chance to chat Tom Voelk up. He'll be live for an hour or so, taking questions and dispelling myths. Tune in!

2026 Ford Expedition Tremor Review: 10 Things I Love (And 5 I Don't) #automobile

21K views · 3mo ago · 12:59

The 2026 Ford Expedition Tremor isn't just another full-size SUV with rugged styling. It gets meaningful off-road upgrades, a 440-horsepower twin-turbo EcoBoost V6, impressive towing capability, clever cargo solutions and one of the best third rows in the business. But it's also huge, expensive and loaded with technology that sometimes makes simple tasks more complicated.

Topics: 2026 Ford Expedition Tremor Review · Powertrain · Cargo · 2nd Row Features · 3rd Row · Driving Dynamics