30th Anniversary

MotorWeek debuted in 1981 and has had its foot on the accelerator ever since! Television’s longest running automotive series; MotorWeek broke new ground 30 years ago, becoming the first weekly series to fuel America’s fascination for all things automotive. As we celebrate 30 seasons of MotorWeek, we look back at how it all began.

MotorWeek 30^th Anniversary Season Special

Join host and series creator John Davis and the MotorWeek crew for the inside scoop on how MotorWeek is produced, as well as humorous outtakes, and the cars that truly made lasting impressions.  Click here to buy the 30^th Anniversary DVD, which is jam-packed with exciting extras we didn’t have enough time to show on the broadcast.

30^th Season Podcast
Click here to listen to MotorWeek's 30^th Anniversary season podcast and find out which cars the staff would love to own, their most unforgettable trips and the most surprising thing about working for MotorWeek.

30^th Anniversary Season Slideshows

The Pilot Episode was shot in 1980 at Martin State Airport in Maryland.  

Goss’ Garage was originally shot at Goss’ Gulf Station located in Riverdale, Maryland. Photos are from 1981.  

In-studio with MotorWeek. For the first six seasons, MotorWeek was shot on a set made to look like an automotive styling studio.  

A look at some familiar faces from over the years.