Jimmy Dinsmore

Jimmy Dinsmore

For several years Jimmy Dinsmore has reviewed new vehicles, offering up a unique look and an interesting voice in his weekly column. Jimmy looks at vehicles from the consumer’s point of view. Light on the technical jargon, and lacking the cynicism that pervades many other auto reviews, Driver’s Side treats each vehicle fairly, offering a light-hearted take. Email him at - jimmydinsmore@yahoo.com and follow him on Twitter @driversside.

A Tale of Two Elantras: Same Name, Different Personalities

What’s in a name? In Hyundai’s showroom, “Elantra” can mean the ...

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2026 Ford F-150 Raptor: The pickup truck for the end of the world

The 2026 Ford F-150 Raptor is what every pickup truck should ...

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2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N AWD: EV Fun With an N Button Smile

2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N AWD: EV Fun With an N ...

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2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid: Same Bestseller, Smarter Formula

The Toyota RAV4 has never needed a gimmick. It has never ...

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2026 Volvo XC90 T8 AWD Ultra Review: A Swede Escape

Some vehicles shout for attention. The 2026 Volvo XC90 T8 AWD ...

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Tacoma Limited brings polish to the pickup party

There are trucks that show up to the jobsite with mud ...

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In the heartland or on the coast, the Subaru Outback finds its path

I admit that this week’s tester is not necessarily something I ...

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First-Ever Ford Bronco Filson Is Beginning of a New, Familiar Partnership

If you’re old like me, you remember when Eddie Bauer was ...

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