Savage On Wheels

We got an early peek at a few that we could also take short hops in at the Midwest autowriters’ annual spring rally at Road America. Three stood out, along with the new Mini Cooper.

Always room in the market for more large SUVs.

Scout is back. Well, almost...

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.