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2015 Lexus RX 450h Video Review by Auto Critic Steve Hammes   Lexus has no fewer than 6 gas-electric hybrids in their luxury lineup, 2 of which are SUVs and none of them as popular as this one. This is…

2014 Ram Power Wagon Video Review   Whether it’s used as an emergency rescue vehicle or just a ridiculously capable truck to take you to even the most remote lake the new Ram Power Wagon is a no-holds barred off-road…

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG Video Review by Auto Critic Steve Hammes   If you’re passionate about cars you know that the AMG badge means it’s one bad Benz.  But this isn’t like any AMG before it.  The CLA45 starts off…

2014 Mercedes-Benz S550 Video Review:   It doesn’t matter if you’re sitting here or especially back here; the all-new Mercedes-Benz S-Class is equal parts executive sedan and high-end day spa. It’s not the rarest Mercedes – far from it –…

2014 Mazda MX-5 “Miata” Video Review:   Who says you’ve got to spend 50 grand to have summer roadster fun?  While others have fallen by the wayside, the Mazda Miata stands alone in the affordable, 2-seat convertible arena.  And can…