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Toyota Unveils Smartphone on Wheels 11.29.2011
It's a smartphone and a car all rolled into one. Toyota unveiled the smartphone-inspired Fun-Vii concept ahead of this weekend's Tokyo Motor Show. The Fun-Vii, which stands for "vehicle interactive Internet," has a body shell made of touch-screen… Read More
GM to Offer Loaner Cars to Volt Owners 11.28.2011
General Motors is offering free loaner cars to Chevrolet Volt owners concerned about safety. The action comes as federal officials formally investigate two fires involving the Volt's lithium-ion batteries. The National Highway Traffic Safety … Read More
All-New Ford Escape Loaded with Technology 11.21.2011
Boasting best-in-class fuel economy and a sleek, new design, Ford unveiled the 2013 Ford Escape at the LA Auto Show. Jam-packed with the latest technology, the Escape offers active park assist for parallel parking, a hands-free power liftgate, an… Read More
Redesigned Honda CR-V debuts at LA Auto Show 11.17.2011
The completely redesigned Honda CR-V made its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The fourth-generation CR-V has a more aggressive, sculpted look, and is powered by a more fuel efficient 2.4-liter i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine with 185 horsepower and… Read More
2013 Ford Mustang to Debut at LA Auto Show 11.15.2011
A facelift for Ford's iconic pony car. The 2013 Ford Mustang will debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show with a more aggressive design featuring a more prominent grille, standard high intensity discharge headlights, LED-surround taillamps, body-colored… Read More
Mercedes-Benz 2012 ML63 AMG Revealed 11.14.2011
Just a few days before the Los Angeles Auto Show opens, Mercedes-Benz has revealed the 2012 ML63 AMG. It's equipped with an all-new 5.5-liter V8 biturbo engine with an output of 518 horsepower and torque of 516 lb-ft, representing an increase of 15… Read More
MotorWeek’s John Davis Gets Star on MPT Walk of Fame 11.10.2011
Congratulations to MotorWeek's host, creator and executive producer John Davis for receivng his star on Maryland Public Television's Walk of Fame. On a sunny, but chilly recent November Day, the red carpet was rolled out to honor one of… Read More
Ford Reveals 2013 Flex 11.09.2011
The first thing you'll probably notice about the 2013 Ford Flex is that it loses some of its boxiness in favor of a rounded, more modern design. The new Flex features the latest MyFord Touch system, new safety and driver-aid features such as adaptive cruise… Read More
The Mercedes Benz ML350 BlueTec Comes to MotorWeek 11.08.2011
The all-new 2012 Mercedes Benz ML 350 BlueTec made its way to our studios. Our fabulous intern, Adam, took some great pictures of the car! Not only that, he also got shots of the 2012 Ford Focus and 2012 Kia Rio 5. You can check out all the… Read More
Volkswagen Introduces 2013 CC 11.07.2011
The 2013 Volkswagen CC will be officially introduced during next week's Los Angeles Auto Show, but the German automaker is offering a sneak peek right now at the updated four-door coupe. With new front and rear styling and an extended range of standard … Read More
