Hurst and Olds had a great run touting both brands' performance.
Car Spot: 79 Hurst Olds
Hurst and Olds had a great run touting both brands' performance.
Review: 2026 Infiniti QX60 Autograph AWD
Affordability is relative, naturally, but Infiniti aims at the more affordable 3-row market with its new QX60.
Car Spot: 88 Jeep Comanche Eliminator
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 →
Review: 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid
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.
Review: 2025 Lexus LX 700h Overtrail
Demand off-road capabilities, but likewise demand luxury interior surroundings? Lexus LX 700h delivers, plus adds hybrid power now.
Car Spot: 2011 Magnum Roadside Aircraft
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 →
Zoomies: 2026 Vehicles of the Year
Time for Savage's Zoomies, the vehicle of the year awards with 9 winners and several honorable mentions. What's your favorite?
Car Spot: 1985 Renault Fuego
"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 →
Review: 2026 Toyota Corolla SE AWD Hybrid
Toyota's Corolla has always been an affordable, reliable choice, but now adds AWD and a hybrid system to make it even more practical.
Car Spot: 1994 Saab 900 Turbo Convertible
Looking back at the sporty Saab 900 Turbo Convertible, a quirky, but cool car.
Review: 2026 Mazda CX-50 Turbo Meridian Edition
Mazda pushes its CX-50 Turbo model more toward off-roading with its Meridian Edition.
Review: 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE AWD
Toyota's gas-only Corolla Cross is a value, but hybrid versions offer more efficiency and power.
Review: 2026 Nissan Leaf Platinum+
Improvements and restyling create a new more desirable Nissan Leaf EV.
Review: 2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium
Toyota's 4Runner had grown long in the tooth, so after 15 years it gets a redesign, new interior and more efficient turbo engine.
Review: 2025 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Turbo Premium
Compact and sporty the Mazda CX-5 offers 250+ horses if you use premium fuel. Plus, it'll hold a family of four easily.
Truck Spot: 1977 Jeep J-10 Honcho
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 →
Review: BMW X3 M50i xDrive
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!
Die-cast: Auto World’s 1970 Plymouth Duster 340
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.
First look: Scout Traveler
Scout used to be a big player in off-roading before IH's demise. Now Scout is coming back, thanks to VW's backing.
Review: 2025 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Premium Plus
Adding a turbo to the already zoomie and cute Mazda CX-30 makes it even more fun and still a bargain too.
Review: Volvo XC60 B5 AWD Ultra
Fast, quick handling, good looks and a luxury interior make gas-only XC60 a blast, but the hybrid is way more efficient.
Review: Toyota Grand Highlander Platinum Hybrid MAX
Toyota expands its Highlander to Grand Highlander 3-row status with a comfy near luxury interior and hybrid power.
Review: 2025 Toyota Sienna XLE AWD Woodland Edition
Big SUV or minivan? If you have a large family, the answer is easy, minivan and Sienna is a top choice.
Review: 2025 Chevrolet Equinox RS AWD
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 →
Review: 2025 Subaru Outback Touring XT
Outback remains a great AWD family mover, now with more power and a quieter interior with luxury trim.
Review: 2025 Nissan Rogue Rock Creek
Nissan's new Rock Creek edition of its top-selling Rogue is fit for more than just mild off-roading .... Really!
Review: 2025 Hyundai Tucson XRT AWD
Families deserve nice looking wheels with oodles of features at a great price. Hyundai delivers with the Tucson!
Review: 2025 Volvo V60 T8 AWD
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.
Diecast: 1969 Baldwin Motion Chevy Chevelle Phase III
Baldwin put even more muscle into the Chevelle SS. This Auto World diecast model does the Baldwin beast proud!
Car Spot: 72 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser
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 →
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