Driven Car Reviews
Driven Car Reviews is hosted by Tom Voelk, a New York Times contributor and Emmy Award-winning automotive journalist. The show covers new car reviews, first drives and practical ownership notes. It publishes about 100 episodes at a roughly 2.7-day cadence, with typical episodes around 14 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $560 per episode.
Engaged car buyers hear unbiased reviews from an award-winning automotive journalist
- Apple Podcasts shows 418 ratings with a 4.8 average, a strong signal of loyal listeners.
- Episodes around 14 minutes give room for a host-read segment without crowding the review.
- Weekly-plus cadence with over 100 episodes provides a long, steady sponsorship run.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, vehicle review, first drive
- Tone
- informative, upbeat
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 13 to 16 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover vehicle reviews and ownership with no flagged content, and the feed is marked non-explicit.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.youtube.com/channel/UC1IgG6xenmhLqJmUsyPfP7g |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id416046902 |
| RSS feed | drivencarreviews.libsyn.com/rss |
| YouTube | www.youtube.com/@channel/UC1IgG6xenmhLqJmUsyPfP7… |
Benchmark score: 13 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Lucid Gravity Grand Touring Goes Fast… and Far | 2026-07-24 | 21 min |
| Go Farther Into the Wilderness With the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid | 2026-07-23 | 13 min |
| 2026 Audi A6 TFSI First Drive: Old-School Sedan Meets New-School Audi | 2026-07-20 | 14 min |
| 2027 Rivian R2 Performance First Drive- When Smaller is a Big Deal. | 2026-07-09 | 13 min |
| 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness Review. Real Off-Road Capability or Ju | 2026-07-06 | 14 min |
| 2026 Nissan Leaf Review- The Affordable EV That Finally Gets It Right | 2026-07-03 | 14 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 87 days ago, a new one about every 3 days.
New York Times contributor and Emmy Award-winning automotive journalist Tom Voelk looks at all things cars.
About Driven Car Reviews
Driven Car Reviews is a podcast hosted by Tom Voelk, a New York Times contributor and Emmy Award-winning automotive journalist, according to the show's feed. The show covers new car reviews, first drives and ownership experiences, from EVs and hybrids to off-road models. Episodes run about 14 minutes on a cadence of roughly one every 2.7 days, and the show has 100 episodes in its feed. Apple Podcasts shows 418 ratings with a 4.8 average.
The audience is estimated, not measured. Based on the rating count, typical downloads per episode are estimated at 5,000 to 25,000, and the listener profile is likely car-focused adults in the United States. No sponsors were seen in the feed or the episode titles.
A host-read sponsorship is estimated at $90 to $560 per episode, based on the estimated download range at $18 to $25 per 1,000. This suits automotive brands, EV products and car care companies that want an engaged, buying-minded audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Driven Car Reviews can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Driven Car Reviews
How much does Driven Car Reviews charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $560 per episode. Exact pricing depends on the host and the terms of the deal.
What is Driven Car Reviews about?
Driven Car Reviews covers new car reviews, first drives and ownership notes, hosted by automotive journalist Tom Voelk. Episodes typically run about 14 minutes.
How do I contact Driven Car Reviews about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked.
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