First Look

2016 Volvo S90 FIRST LOOK by Auto Critic Steve Hammes Volvo’s long-awaited resurgence is now under way with a bevy of new product luring shoppers to discover their brand of unique Scandinavian luxury. Replacing the S80 is Volvo’s new flagship…

2017 Buick LaCrosse FIRST LOOK by Auto Critic Steve Hammes A design revolution is occurring at GM’s premium Buick brand, starting with the all-new 2017 LaCrosse – a midsize sedan that battles the Lexus ES and Lincoln MKZ. Borrowing cues…

2016 Mazda CX-9 FIRST LOOK by Auto Critic Steve Hammes Since 2006, Mazda’s 3-row crossover has been one of the most solid entries in what was then a burgeoning segment.  Now, nearly every carmaker offers at least one and the…

2017 Ford Escape FIRST LOOK by Auto Critic Steve Hammes Ford’s best-selling vehicle not named F-Series is the Escape – a compact SUV that grabbed America’s attention 15 years ago and is still the 2nd best-selling vehicle in its class. …

2016 Toyota Land Cruiser FIRST LOOK by Auto Critic Steve Hammes The rarest, priciest and most venerable Toyota model is the Land Cruiser. Sold in the U.S. since 1957, the Land Cruiser has matured over the decades into the brand’s…