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.
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 →
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.
Truck spot: 55 Ford F-100 pickup
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 →
Car Spot: 1994 Saab 900 Turbo Convertible
Looking back at the sporty Saab 900 Turbo Convertible, a quirky, but cool car.