Savage on Wheels

Savage on Wheels Mark Savage has been reviewing cars for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel since 1989 and now WUWM (NPR) radio. Hey, he loves cars!

He hails from Indianapolis and is an avid Indy 500 fan, and also is a nut about diecast and slot cars.

Traverse sells itself on economy and value in the 3-row SUV market. Plus, it's comfy and offers good tech.
07/01/2026

Traverse sells itself on economy and value in the 3-row SUV market. Plus, it's comfy and offers good tech.

Traverse sells itself on economy and value in the 3-row SUV market. Plus, it’s comfy and offers good tech.

The Corvette in a Tuxedo, theThis wasn't Caddy's first shot at a roadster. Remember the Allanté? From 1987 to 1993, the ...
06/28/2026

The Corvette in a Tuxedo, theThis wasn't Caddy's first shot at a roadster. Remember the Allanté? From 1987 to 1993, the hand-made car's manufacturing process was way over the top. The bodies were made in Italy, loaded on a Boeing 747, and shipped back to the U.S. for final assembly. So, with lessons learned, they went a different direction with the XLR. GM's goal was to go right after the Mercedes-Benz SL roadster, and to do that, it would have to take a drastic departure from conventional GM products, so they decided to build the XLR alongside the Chevrolet Corvette at its Bowling Green Assembly Plant.

Part Cadillac, part Corvette The disadvantage of a small company, like American Motors, was that if they misjudged the market, like with the Pacer and Matador Coupe, they ended up on the ER with pn…

Minivans aren't cool or trendy, but boy do they meet a family's needs when transporting 5-7 folks, and a lot of gear. Si...
06/24/2026

Minivans aren't cool or trendy, but boy do they meet a family's needs when transporting 5-7 folks, and a lot of gear. Sienna is a primo family hauler!

Minivans aren’t cool or trendy, but boy do they meet a family’s needs when transporting 5-7 folks, and a lot of gear. Sienna is a primo family hauler!

The NY Times has done a study that confirms what I've been saying in my truck and SUV reviews for years, that their gian...
06/22/2026

The NY Times has done a study that confirms what I've been saying in my truck and SUV reviews for years, that their giant A-pillar/side mirror designs are apt to cause accidents as they block side views. This points out that more pedestrians are dying because large pickup and SUV drivers can's see the pedestrians as they turn left. New technology that uses sensors to see around the vehicles is helping, but isn't the perfect answer. Plus the trucks' hoods are now dramatically taller than in years past, also contributing to serious injury and death. Worth a read, and worth noting whenever you are a pedestrian or cyclist.

The vehicles on American roads have grown larger — and they are killing thousands more pedestrians, a Times investigation found.

I go for a ride in a vintage Boss 302 Trans Am Mustang at Road America.
06/21/2026

I go for a ride in a vintage Boss 302 Trans Am Mustang at Road America.

A car so cool its owner bought it back. In 1963, my dad landed a dream job as National Transportation Manager at his, and mine, dream company, American Motors. That was a good year for the company …

Subaru upgrades its Solterra EV with more power, range, quicker charging and improved interior.
06/17/2026

Subaru upgrades its Solterra EV with more power, range, quicker charging and improved interior.

Subaru upgrades its Solterra EV with more power, range, quicker charging and improved interior.

The other famous Italian racing car. A 66 Lancia Fulvia S1 is this week's spot.
06/14/2026

The other famous Italian racing car. A 66 Lancia Fulvia S1 is this week's spot.

A storied name in rally racing Italy is famous for its art, wine, food, and rally racing. Bet that last one didn’t come to mind, but it’s been a big part of the country’s heritage…

Mazda's redesign of the CX-5 brings it closer to the CX-50 in size and function. Confusing! But the new dash and touchsc...
06/10/2026

Mazda's redesign of the CX-5 brings it closer to the CX-50 in size and function. Confusing! But the new dash and touchscreen are a win!

Mazda’s redesign of the popular CX-5 brings it even closer to the CX-50 in size and function. Its new dash and screen are a big leap forward.

He named this car after his son. A 74 Dino created by Ferrari is this week's spot.
06/07/2026

He named this car after his son. A 74 Dino created by Ferrari is this week's spot.

Si mucho bueno Though it measures just 44.7 inches from the ground to the top of the roof, few sports cars in history have ever stood as tall as the Dino! This Fly Yellow 1974 Dino is believed to b…

Hyundai's stellar compact pickup, the Santa Cruz is the right size for urban hauling and is more comfortable and better ...
06/03/2026

Hyundai's stellar compact pickup, the Santa Cruz is the right size for urban hauling and is more comfortable and better handling than larger pickups.

Hyundai’s stellar compact pickup, the Santa Cruz is the right size for urban hauling and is more comfortable and better handling than larger pickups.

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