LEXUS ES 2019 REVIEW BY AUTO CRITIC STEVE HAMMES Whether they realize it or not, the ES is the car most people think of when they hear the name Lexus. For nearly 3 decades, it has been the go-to sedan…

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 2018 Review By Auto Critic Steve Hammes Mitsubishi likely isn’t the first company that comes to mind when you think of electrified vehicles. But don’t forget; they pioneered an all-electric car long before they were fashionable.  And…

Cadillac XT4 2019 Review By Auto Critic Steve Hammes In a crossover crazy world Cadillac certainly hasn’t given shoppers many reasons to visit one of their showrooms. But perhaps it was worth the wait. This is the first ever XT4….

Acura ILX 2019 First Look By Auto Critic Steve Hammes Acura says “the critical mission of ILX is to bring new buyers into the brand.” But other than the mid-sized TLX, fact is Acura doesn’t sell many traditional cars. However,…

Toyota Corolla 2020 First Look By Auto Critic Steve Hammes It’s the best-selling Toyota nameplate of all time and even though shoppers are leaving the traditional car segment in favor of crossover SUVs, the company isn’t ready to leave 275,000…