Honest car reviews both big and small
It might not have been first to the party, but it was the coolest Well, that might just be my opinion because I'm a Jeep guy. Jeep had just revolutionized the SUV world by introducing the new XJ model in 1983 and it was an immediate hit. Developed when American Motors Corp. owned Jeep, they... Continue Reading →
Toyota's Land Cruiser delivers the off-road ability some need, but a bigger value than its cousin, last week's tester, the Lexus LX 700h.
Classic 4x4 fun Classics are cool. Whether you're talking Jeeps, Fords, Toyotas, or whatever, there's something about the lines and design of classic iron that draws the eye and captures the imagination. This is one reason why so many vintage 4x4s survive today. This '72 FJ40 Land Cruiser is a perfect example of a classic.... Continue Reading →
Demand off-road capabilities, but likewise demand luxury interior surroundings? Lexus LX 700h delivers, plus adds hybrid power now.
One of the most daring hybrid creations of its era My friends often ask me which I prefer, cars or airplanes. My answer is both, and the reason this spot caught my eye while I was visiting the Dallas Car and Toy Museum last week. Born from the hands of architect-turned-aviator Rick Johnson, this remarkable... Continue Reading →
Time for Savage's Zoomies, the vehicle of the year awards with 9 winners and several honorable mentions. What's your favorite?
"A" for effort, but "D" when it came to dependability I remember my dad talking about the growing partnership that American Motors Corp. had with Renault in the late '70s and early '80s while he was working at the National Parts Distribution Center in Milwaukee. After periods of intermittent independent success, Renault acquired a significant... Continue Reading →
Toyota's Corolla has always been an affordable, reliable choice, but now adds AWD and a hybrid system to make it even more practical.
A landmark truck, if there ever was one Happy New Year! $30 million bucks is a lot of money today. Still, in the mid-50s, it must have represented a fortune to Ford when it decided to go back to the drawing board to redesign its F-100s using something that had never been done before, an... Continue Reading →
Looking back at the sporty Saab 900 Turbo Convertible, a quirky, but cool car.
Mazda pushes its CX-50 Turbo model more toward off-roading with its Meridian Edition.
Toyota's gas-only Corolla Cross is a value, but hybrid versions offer more efficiency and power.
Improvements and restyling create a new more desirable Nissan Leaf EV.
Toyota's 4Runner had grown long in the tooth, so after 15 years it gets a redesign, new interior and more efficient turbo engine.
Compact and sporty the Mazda CX-5 offers 250+ horses if you use premium fuel. Plus, it'll hold a family of four easily.
This week's spot, a 77 Jeep J-10 Honcho, is a perfect example of a rugged, functional, and distinctive American pickup that became a cult classic for its blend of capability and style. It came standard with an AMC 360 V8 engine, often with a 4-barrel carburetor, and Dana 4-wheel drive. After AMC had acquired Jeep... Continue Reading →
Muscle cars are mostly things of the past, today it's muscle trucks in all shapes and sizes. BMW's X3 is one of the nicest, and fastest!
Plymouth's Duster was a great-looking compact and with a V8 it was a hot rod. Check out this Auto World 1/18 scale version.
Scout used to be a big player in off-roading before IH's demise. Now Scout is coming back, thanks to VW's backing.
Adding a turbo to the already zoomie and cute Mazda CX-30 makes it even more fun and still a bargain too.
Fast, quick handling, good looks and a luxury interior make gas-only XC60 a blast, but the hybrid is way more efficient.
Toyota expands its Highlander to Grand Highlander 3-row status with a comfy near luxury interior and hybrid power.
Big SUV or minivan? If you have a large family, the answer is easy, minivan and Sienna is a top choice.
Equinox a bonafide bargain and stylish family hauler ... With apologies to sportscaster Al Michaels, Do You Believe in Miracles? Chevy’s new Equinox compact crossover/SUV didn’t dethrone any Russian vehicles, or hockey teams, but it sure as heck could ice the sales of its competing crossovers of similar stature. That’s because Chevy redesigned one of... Continue Reading →
Outback remains a great AWD family mover, now with more power and a quieter interior with luxury trim.
Nissan's new Rock Creek edition of its top-selling Rogue is fit for more than just mild off-roading .... Really!
Families deserve nice looking wheels with oodles of features at a great price. Hyundai delivers with the Tucson!
Who knew wagons could not only jet off the line, but also look cool? Volvo did and shows it with the V60 plug-in hybrid.
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