2017 GMC Canyon Denali FIRST LOOK by Auto Critic Steve Hammes Perusing the GMC lineup of trucks, SUVs and crossovers, your attention is immediately captured by the pinnacle of the brand’s Professional Grade mantra – the Denali range. All but…

2016 Kia Optima Hybrid FIRST LOOK by Auto Critic Steve Hammes While the all-new 2016 Kia Optima offers the choice of 3 gas engines including an Eco model, the Optima Hybrid continues to live on the previous generation platform and…

2017 Hyundai Elantra FIRST LOOK by Auto Critic Steve Hammes Hyundai’s arrival and continued success within the automotive mainstream lies primarily with their strategy to offer class-above features, giving owners more than expected. Take the all-new 2017 Elantra for example;…

2016 Toyota Prius FIRST LOOK by Auto Critic Steve Hammes Every automaker strives to have an iconic model; an instantly recognizable vehicle with a backstory everyone knows. For Toyota, it’s the Prius.  Synonymous with the term ‘hybrid’, the Prius is…

2016 VW Beetle Dune FIRST LOOK by Auto Critic Steve Hammes Ever wish you could have one of those cool Baja Bugs popularized in Southern California the late 60s?  Well, now you can have a modern interpretation with a VW…