Steve’s Top Picks

2016 VOLVO XC90 VIDEO REVIEW by Auto Critic Steve Hammes I have an affinity for Scandinavian things; Helly Hansen, Roxette, and the Norwegian pavilion at EPCOT to name just a few. So it’s nice to see an all-new Volvo emerging,…

2016 CHEVROLET CRUZE VIDEO REVIEW by Auto Critic Steve Hammes Though SUVs are suddenly back in fashion, the bevy of new compacts hitting the market is providing traditional car shoppers with some excellent choices. And this next generation Chevy Cruze…

2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS VIDEO REVIEW by Auto Critic Steve Hammes The Muscle Car revival continues fast and loud, not to mention smarter and just downright better. Take this all-new 6th generation Camaro for example. Lighter, faster, nimbler and more…

2016 Chevrolet Volt VIDEO REVIEW by Auto Critic Steve Hammes For the vast majority of Americans, electric cars simply don’t make sense, whether the issue is driving range, vehicle size or financial. But the Chevy Volt is the most sensible…

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…