Our Ideal Road Trip/Car Combinations

Our Ideal Road Trip/Car Combinations anchors on Hagerty's Road of the Year selection for 2025, the Cherohala Skyway, and uses that spotlight to explore how a road trip can shape which car feels most at home behind the wheel. The piece acknowledges that some pairings are aspirational, while others feel within reach, inviting readers to imagine their own ideal matches as they plan future getaways. It frames driving as an experience where a car’s balance of power, feedback, and comfort should suit the scenery and pace. The author also muses on Appalachian adventures, with West Virginia’s roads and Route 250 from Sandusky toward Richmond, Virginia, as evocative backdrops.