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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Toyota hasn’t messed with the Corolla, which is still a fine sedan for a young family. However, its marketing and sales folks realized the market is fast shifting to crossovers. So, guess what? Now, Toyota offers the Corolla Cross. Icing on the cake, it’s available as a hybrid with AWD.
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Three cheers for Mazda, which continues to produce cars that are zippy, nimble, and more fun to drive than most everything else, at least in an affordable price range.
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There’s a reason the RX has been the top-selling two-row SUV for years and why you see so many at soccer matches and other suburban sporting events. Remember, though, it’s an environmental helper, not a money saver.
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I was ready to be underwhelmed by the 2024 Trax. I’m here to tell you I was wrong, so very wrong. I like Trax and you will too!
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The tested Geyser Blue Crosstrek Wilderness is even sportier looking than the other trims, and way more off-road worthy.
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Kudos to Ford for so aptly filling this compact pickup market, again a reason why it is No. 1 in trucks.
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But that’s the thing, Land Rover appeals to a person’s stylistic senses, both for luxury and retro fun.
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Let’s just say I’m suffering from sticker shock thanks to BMW’s new X5 M60i.
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They last, and they’re reasonably priced. That's why you see so many Outbacks in the neighborhood.
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Toyota usurps "Grand" from Jeep for Highlander, which is pretty grand in several ways.