TESTDRIVENOW QUICK TAKES: 2017 TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME OVERVIEW Prime mover. Prime cut. Prime minister. Prime attraction. And for Trekkers, there’s the Prime Directive. “Prime” means best or top, and so it was a natural to use it for the most…

2017 VOLKSWAGEN e-Golf FIRST LOOK BY AUTO CRITIC STEVE HAMMES Volkswagen’s electric hatch, the e-Golf, receives significant improvements for the 2017 model year focused around the use of a new lithium-ion battery. With its increased energy capacity, the e-Golf has…

2017 FORD FOCUS RS VIDEO REVIEW BY AUTO CRITIC STEVE HAMMES They’re often referred to as forbidden fruit, the coveted cars from Europe that for whatever reason don’t make it to our side of the pond. It’s a rare occasion…

2017 FORD F150 RAPTOR VIDEO REVIEW BY AUTO CRITIC STEVE HAMMES Whether you’re into serious off-roading or simply desire the look, the new Ford Raptor has the chops to ensure you’ve got the baddest pickup truck around. The V8 is…

2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO FIRST LOOK BY AUTO CRITIC STEVE HAMMES In case you haven’t noticed, off-road trucks are a thing and they’re gaining in popularity. No longer do you need to upfit a garden variety pickup with aftermarket parts to…