Steve’s Top Picks

2016 Ford Escape Titanium VIDEO REVIEW by Auto Critic Steve Hammes The Ford Escape remains at the top of my list in the affordable, small SUV segment, possessing the most exciting power train and in this Titanium trim, a premium…

2015 KIA SOUL EV VIDEO REVIEW by AUTO CRITIC STEVE HAMMES If you’ve been thinking of switching to the plug and completely bypassing the gas station there’s about a dozen offerings out there depending upon on where you live. I’ve driven…

2016 Jaguar F-TYPE R Coupe VIDEO REVIEW by Auto Critic Steve Hammes Since Jaguar’s brilliant F-TYPE Coupe and Convertible arrived a couple of years ago I’ve been privileged enough to drive every variant available, on both coasts, from autumn, top-down…

2016 Audi A6 3.0T VIDEO REVIEW by Auto Critic Steve Hammes Enhanced look, more power and better tech – the 2016 Audi A6 is a car that just does everything right. It’s been nearly 4 years since I tested the…

2015 BMW i8 VIDEO REVIEW by Auto Critic Steve Hammes Ugly, slow, and about as much fun to drive as a RV; these are criticisms often lobbed at the gas-saving vehicle commonly known as the hybrid. But did you ever…