First Look

2017 Acura MDX FIRST LOOK by Auto Critic Steve Hammes Acura’s best-seller undergoes a transformation for the 2017 model year, featuring the brand’s new diamond pentagon grille and most importantly, an available Sport Hybrid powertrain – the same one that…

2016 Toyota Camry FIRST LOOK by Auto Critic Steve Hammes   Just last year, Toyota released what they call “the boldest-looking, quietest-riding, most comfortable and best-handling Camry ever.” That redesign is driving younger customers to America’s best-selling car, spearheaded by…

2016 Ford F-150 FIRST LOOK by Auto Critic Steve Hammes Let’s face it; backing up a trailer is never much fun. But the 2016 Ford F-150 has a new trick up its sleeve to make that nerve-racking job a heck…

2017 Nissan Armada FIRST LOOK by Auto Critic Steve Hammes What began as the Pathfinder Armada over a dozen years ago has evolved into the all-new, 2nd generation 2017 Nissan Armada, leaving behind its Titan truck roots and taking on…

2017 Kia Sportage FIRST LOOK by Auto Critic Steve Hammes The 4th generation of Kia’s longest-running nameplate has arrived.  The all-new 2017 Sportage resides in the ultra-competitive compact crossover utility segment and has upped its game with a stiffer structure,…