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.

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2026 Volvo XC90 T8 AWD Ultra Review: A Swede Escape

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

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Genesis, Hyundai’s luxury brand, explores the darker side of things with ...

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Toyota Camry Turns Out the Lights and Turns Up the Swagger

For decades, the Toyota Camry has been the sensible choice in ...

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2026 Chevy Traverse RS Review: Turbo Power, Super Cruise and Three-Row SUV Swagger

If you’ve been around this industry as long as I have, ...

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