The SAVVY Driver

The SAVVY Driver Test drives, industry insights by Bev and Steve Smirnis…part of The Savvy List’s multi-media family

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10/09/2025

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LC 500 Modern Grand Tourer: Exhilarating power and a rich exhaust note from its V8 engine. Plus Lexus' refined suspension and luxe cabin.

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09/29/2025

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Shared powertrain DNA gives Hyundai, Kia and Genesis faster innovation, lower costs, and broader testing coverage.

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09/28/2025

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Honda & Acura intro 1st-of-their Kind Models, Another 1st-Ever from Mitsubishi, A New Platform for Volkswagen, and A New Engine from Nissan

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09/26/2025

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Ram brings back the HEMI engine in response to customer protest. Expanding, rather than limiting powertrain options proved a smart move.

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09/26/2025

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Toyota's hybrid technology will make a solid showing in the 32rd Annual Texas Truck Rodeo presented by the Texas Auto Writers Assn.

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09/13/2025

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Subaru’s focus for BRZ is entirely on driving enjoyment. The two-door, lightweight, affordable, RWD sports car is built for fun on the road.

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09/11/2025

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WRX offers a different flavor of the BOXER engine experience—one focused on turbocharged acceleration and WRX’s rally-racing origins.

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09/09/2025

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Its strengths are its rugged truck-like looks and upscale interior. And Terrain will hopefully make the list of GM hybrids promised for 2027.

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08/22/2025

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The Savvy Drivers test the 7th Gen Dark Horse with a Coyote 5.0LV8 engine and reflect on the iconic muscle car's engine evolution over time.

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08/21/2025

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The Savvy Drivers test Ford's EcoBoost engines: the 1.5L turborcharged inline-3 "Dragon", 2.5-L inline-4, and PowerBoost Full Hybrid V6.

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08/20/2025

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A focus on hybrids and other electrified vehicles, helps Toyota Group maintain is position as the world's largest auto manufacturer.

06/16/2025

Which vehicles dominate the valet lines and turn heads with their sleek designs and cutting-edge technology?

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As authors and syndicated columnists in dozens of magazines across the US, Beverly and Steve Smirnis write two columns, "SAVVY Trucks and Toys" and " What Drives Us." These are syndicated across the country in dozens of magazines each month. The SAVVY Trucks and Toys column appears in Building Savvy magazine for the homebuilding industry. What Drives Us reaches affluent audiences through the private HOA publications by N2 Publishing. We estimate that, between the two, we reach over 300,000 readers per month. Here at THE SAVVY DRIVER we report on the new vehicles we drive each month, the events we are invited to attend by vehicle manufacturers to test drive vehicles before they are released to the public, and events we take part in as members of the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) and the Texas Motor Press Association including the annual Texas Truck Rodeo and the Texas Offroad Invitational.