I remember being at the NY Auto Show 4 years ago when late in the day on a small stage out on the concourse the fledgling Genesis brand unveiled the GV80 Fuel Cell Concept.  At that point, t... Read more

For those who haven’t matriculated to SUV ownership, there are some excellent alternatives just waiting for a test drive, particularly in the segment that used to define a brand’s success; m... Read more

My first go around in this current generation ES was 2 years ago when Lexus last redesigned it.  I really embraced the changes but ultimately decided that the hybrid powertrain was simply no... Read more

Acura’s just an SUV brand, right?  Well, that’s not entirely accurate though the RDX and MDX do outsell Acura’s 4 cars combined by nearly 3-to-1. But Acura’s here to remind us that their car... Read more

Depending upon which part of the world you inhabit, cars like this are referred to by all sorts of names but I love that Volvo hasn’t run from the term ‘wagon;” a word that strikes fear into... Read more

Toyota considers this XSE Hybrid the RAV4’s flagship model.  It features a sport-tuned suspension, racier styling and a standard 2-tone paint scheme.  So if you’re shopping for a small SUV t... Read more

Earlier this year I had a quick go at the all-new Tahoe; a transformative evolution of Chevy’s big boy SUV.  And now I’ve got the even bigger Suburban for a few days, but this time with dies... Read more

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Car Critic Steve Hammes 2021 Kia Sorento X-Line SX Prestige AWD TEST DRIVE & REVIEW BY CAR CRITIC STEVE HAMMES Kia’s smart approach to better differentiati... Read more

It was only this past summer that I first drove the Bentayga – Bentley’s critically acclaimed SUV. But at that point, an updated model had already been announced. So here I am again, t... Read more

BMWs legendary three series sport sedan long ago set a benchmark all of its competitors strived to achieve. And whether you’re a 4-door or coupe aficionado the car still holds a special plac... Read more