Mazda CX5 2018 Video Review By Auto Critic Steve Hammes Does anybody do this color better than Mazda? It’s simply brilliantly. This Soul Red Crystal metallic paint option is just one of many reasons this 2nd generation CX-5 will keep…

Subaru Crosstrek 2018 Video Review By Auto Critic Steve Hammes A surprise hit for Subaru when it debuted for the 2013 model year, think of the Crosstrek as a bit-sized Outback. With small SUV dimensions and low 20s pricing, the…

Volvo XC40 2019 First Look by Auto Critic Steve Hammes I’m in Austin for the North American media drive of the all-new Volvo XC40 – now the smallest member of their SUV family, completing a trifecta of formidable crossovers the…

Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2018 Video Review By Auto Critic Steve Hammes Another storied sports car maker has acquiesced to the crossover obsession. Meet the new Alfa Romeo Stelvio; a surprisingly affordable small utility that puts the sport in SUV. I…

Subaru Legacy 2018 Video Review By Auto Critic Steve Hammes The family sedan segment isn’t the hotbed of activity it once was but it’s still an important piece to many manufacturers’ lineups. So in a Camry and Accord world can…