Steve’s Top Picks

2015 BMW X6 M VIDEO REVIEW by Auto Critic Steve Hammes I’ve driven a lot of cars over the past 17+ years and during that time I’ve compiled a short list of favorites. To make it, the vehicle has got…

2015 Volkswagen Golf R VIDEO REVIEW by Auto Critic Steve Hammes There are certain letters in the automotive alphabet that get car people all giddy…like M, S, V and of course, R. As it pertains to Volkswagen, they’ve been producing…

2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk VIDEO REVIEW By Auto Critic Steve Hammes By in large, any expectation of real off-road capability left the small SUV segment long ago.  Most of these types have body dimensions and all-wheel drive systems geared for…

2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen SEL VIDEO REVIEW by Auto Critic Steve Hammes A subtle name change and a new architecture underpin VW’s latest 5-door: the 2015 Golf SportWagen.  Based on the new 7th generation Golf, this wagon rightfully loses its…

2015 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Coupe REVIEW Having test-driven thousands of cars only a handful remains ingrained in my memory.  And the Mercedes CL is one of those.  I’m attracted to cars that fly under the radar, and the brand’s flagship…