2016 Scion iM VIDEO REVIEW by Auto Critic Steve Hammes The average transaction price of a new vehicle is about $35,000. That can seem awfully daunting when shopping for a new car, especially if it’ your first one.  Well here’s…

2017 Jaguar F-PACE FIRST LOOK by Auto Critic Steve Hammes Automakers know: if you don’t have a crossover or SUV to sell then you’re leaving sales on the table. By now, almost everyone does and when you already have a…

2016 Jeep Cherokee Latitude VIDEO REVIEW by Auto Critic Steve Hammes Jeep is a brand on fire and with our SUV love affair back on the front burner.  And it’s the success of this midsize Cherokee that’s helping record sales. Here’s…

2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road VIDEO REVIEW by Auto Critic Steve Hammes So, I get asked the question a lot “Do you own your own vehicle and if so, what is it?” Well, I do and it’s a 15-year old…

2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class FIRST LOOK by Auto Critic Steve Hammes The E-Class is the core of the Mercedes-Benz brand, often setting the standards in the business-class segment. This new 10th generation 2017 E-Class aims to deliver stylish highlights with its…