Mark Savage
Automotive ContributorMark Savage writes the auto review column, Savage On Wheels, for WUWM (formerly for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) and Savageonwheels.com. He is the former executive editor of American Snowmobiler magazine and FineScale Modeler magazine, both part of Kalmbach Media in Waukesha.
Savage is an Indianapolis native where he fell in love with cars, the Indy 500 and all things fast, dating back to his pedal car days. He is an occasional commentator about the auto world for WUWM.
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So many EVs, so little time: 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9, 2025 Dodge Charger 4-door, 2025 Chevrolet Blazer SS, 2025 Volvo EX90 Performance Ultra -
A few years back, I named Mazda’s CX-30 my Zoomie Car of the Year, and it remains an exceptional — and quick — small SUV. -
The XC60 is just one of the better looking compact to mid-size SUVs on the market, with an interior to match. -
Grand Highlander excels at being a comfortable people mover with more third-row legroom than Highlander and many competitors. -
Not often does my wife declare her desire to own one of the 50 or so test vehicles I drive in a year, but that changed this week with the Genesis GV60. -
Civic remains a high-value and practical sedan or hatchback, and now in hybrid form, it’s among the most efficient vehicles money can buy. Winner! -
In a crossover crazy world, a stylish sedan is as refreshing, and rare, as a warm spring day in Wisconsin. Thank you, Kia. -
You can have a lot of fun with a WRX, based on Subaru’s fine and constantly improving Impreza platform, for well shy of $50 grand. -
If one is looking for a luxurious sedan type ride and accommodations mostly for short hops and city driving, well, RZ is a cushy and stylish option.
