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Steven Hammes

About Steven Hammes

Since 1998, Steve has been evaluating every new vehicle that comes to market – from Mitsubishi to McLaren. As the station’s Automotive Editor, Drive Time with Steve Hammes began as a weekly newscast segment at WRGB-TV (CBS) in Schenectady, New York and quickly blossomed into an internationally syndicated television segment. Steve has professionally produced new car reviews and broadcast-quality automotive video have been featured on Yahoo! Autos, AOL Autos, Speed, WheelsTV, Automotive Broadcasting Network, Cox Media Group, Test Drive Now, and his 2 YouTube channels which have over 100,000 subscribers and over 70 million views. Steve is a longtime member of the International Motor Press Association, a huge New York Yankees fan, and leases a Hyundai Kona Electric.

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2023 BMW X1 xDrive28i Review: A Handsome Compact Crossover That Misses The Mark

Now in its third generation, while BMW’s smallest SAV is bigger than ever before, here's why not everything is better

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2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup Review: The New Posterchild For American Excess

In one of the greatest "flip the script" moments of all time, GM reintroduces Hummer to an EV world

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2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy Review: Proof That Attainable Luxury Exists

As one of Hyundai’s top-selling SUVs, the Santa Fe sticks to the brand’s winning formula of combining a long feature list with exceptional value

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2023 Kia EV6 GT Review: It’s Red, It’s Fast, And It Doesn’t Use Gas

All EVs have impressive acceleration as part of their DNA but Kia’s latest entry is taking it to the next level

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2023 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid Review: Exuding A Baby EV6 Persona

The all-new, second-generation Niro comes in three flavors and none of them runs exclusively on gas. So, is the plug-in hybrid the one for you?

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2023 BMW X7 xDrive 40i Review: A Luxury SUV Bargain Worthy Of An Exotic Badge

Already one of my favorite three-row SUVs, the updated 2023 X7 approaches perfection

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2023 Nissan Altima SR VC-Turbo Review: The Sexiest Altima Of All Time

With sales up nearly 35% last year, the venerable Altima is still a big-time player in the dwindling traditional car segment

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2023 Lexus UX 250h F SPORT Handling Review: Combining Frugality And Fun In A Visually Exciting Lexus Wrapper

The entry-level Lexus UX Hybrid sells in minuscule numbers but receives significant enhancements for its fifth model year

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2022 Land Rover Range Rover P530 First Edition Review: The Ultimate SUV Status Symbol

The Range Rover family consists of four models but it’s this, the namesake Range Rover, which is the crown jewel of Land Rover’s lineup

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2023 Mercedes-EQ EQE 500 4MATIC Sedan Review: A Three-Pointed Star That Deserves More Panache

The Mercedes-EQ lineup continues to grow at a rapid pace and next up is the EQE Sedan - a smaller less expensive sibling to the EQS

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2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Premier Review: Proof That An Affordable EV Crossover Still Exists

The Bolt EUV kicks it up a notch with the available Redline treatment while also receiving a precipitous price drop

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2023 Toyota bZ4X Limited EV Review: A Lexus With A Toyota Badge

The pioneer of gasoline-electric hybrid powertrains has finally produced its first EV and our patience has been rewarded

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2023 Mazda3 Hatchback Review: An Entertaining Drive With Plenty Of Chutzpah

Mix in all-wheel drive with big torque output and suddenly the Mazda3 offers plenty of hot hatch spunk and harkens back to zoom zoom days

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2023 Kia Telluride SX Prestige X-Pro Review: Off-Road Swagger With Enhanced Capability

Rugged additions and meatier rubber, expand the capability of Kia's feature-packed and highly desirable three-row SUV

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2023 Cadillac Escalade V-Series Review: An Iconic Symbol Of American Excess

Over-the-top in every way, for the first time Cadillac has slapped a V on the Escalade and the results are just as outrageous as you’d expect

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2023 Genesis G70 AWD 3.3T Review: A Bargain Luxury Sport Sedan

As Genesis parades out a series of new EVs, let’s not forget about its most affordable, sportiest model - the G70 sport sedan

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2023 Toyota Sequoia Capstone Review: A Handsome SUV That Misses The Mark

You can exhale; the all-new third-generation Sequoia has finally sprouted but not everything was worth waiting for

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2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4xe Review: A Rugged SUV With A Plug

4xe’s most novel characteristic is leaving the blacktop behind and enjoying the solitude afforded by electric motoring

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2023 Buick Enclave Avenir Review: Superior Ride Meets Spacious Three-Row Dimensions

The Enclave Avenir is a solid buy for shoppers craving a touch of luxury without having to splurge a lot

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2023 Genesis GV60 Performance Review: A Racy Electric Car Oozing With Style

Though a little short on driving range, the GV60 is where concept car styling meets high performance in an electrically charged luxury car

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