FORD ESCAPE 2017 VIDEO REVIEW BY AUTO CRITIC STEVE HAMMES Ford’s hot-selling Escape moves into the 2017 model year with a facelift, a revised EcoBoost engine lineup and a host of convenience and tech upgrades, keeping it one of the…

MINI CONVERTIBLE 2016 VIDEO REVIEW BY AUTO CRITIC STEVE HAMMES So you’ve decided on a new MINI. And the beautiful weather has got you thinking that a sunroof might be a good addition or perhaps a soft top is the…

INFINITI QX30 2017 FIRST LOOK BY AUTO CRITIC STEVE HAMMES On the heels of the recently lengthened QX50, Infiniti introduces the smaller 2017 QX30 crossover. Targeting a new generation of premium buyers, the QX30 aims to bridge the gap between…

NISSAN TITAN 2017 FIRST LOOK BY AUTO CRITIC STEVE HAMMES Earlier this year, Nissan unleashed its all-new Titan pickup truck and decided to lead with the big-boy, diesel-powered Titan XD. But for those looking for a more traditionally sized half-ton,…

MAZDA MAZDA6 2017 FIRST LOOK BY AUTO CRITIC STEVE HAMMES Mazda certainly knows driving dynamics so their next frontier targets high-end features and greater refinement. And that’s just what they’re showcasing in the updated 2017 Mazda6 – the brand’s midsize…