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Tire Tracks: Shelby American Collection 10.25.2012
Few people have had as much influence on automotive performance as Carroll Shelby. He was a world class race driver until a heart problem forced him to pull into the pits for good. But he didn’t slow down. For 50 years, his name would be synonymous with speed and American horsepower. Now, Carroll passed away this past May. But, as our own Roger Mecca explains,… Read More
Big Rigs Go Green 9.27.2012
Medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles have long relied on diesel as their dedicated fuel. But lately, more and more fleets are making a green choice and turning to cleaner and cheaper domestic natural gas. In response, a natural gas fueling network is being created to keep pace with the supply and demand for CNG and LNG trucks. Does this mean natural gas is… Read More
Tire Tracks: Simeone Museum 9.06.2012
In many ways, car museums are a contradiction. After all, displaying race cars in a perpetual freeze frame seems unnatural; some might even say, a tragedy. But while most museums adopt the "look, but don't drive" policy, our own Roger Mecca visited a unique collection in Pennsylvania that gives admirers the rare opportunity to see some of the most exciting… Read More
Carroll Shelby Remembered 6.07.2012
If there is one name that is truly synonymous with automotive performance here in the US, it’s Carroll Shelby. Well as many of you have heard, on May 10th Carroll Hall Shelby passed on at the age of 89. As a long time friend of MotorWeek, we had many run-ins with both Carroll and his legendary cars over the years, but it was 18-years ago, when we first got him to… Read More
Recovery & Reinvestment 5.03.2012
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 garnered worldwide attention and debate, as much for its size: $787 Billion as for its wide-sweeping scope. The national impact was felt immediately through tax credits and by creating or saving millions of jobs, but a portion of that stimulus funding was invested in long-term automotive and alternative fuel… Read More
Tire Tracks: Winter Driving 4.12.2012
Most people think that for true all weather capability, you need an SUV or a crossover. But as Roger Mecca discovered, the iciest roads can also be expertly handled by a traditional 4-door sedan. The key is making sure it’s equipped to fit the slick mission from the start. ROGER MECCA: Here in the mountain town of Jackson Hole, Wyoming the scenery is… Read More
Must Do Nurburgring 2.24.2012
Ask any car enthusiast, and they’re sure to harbor a secret desire for an automotive adventure: Even for folks as well-traveled as the MotorWeek staff, there are a few things left on our automotive “bucket lists,” but this time we’ve conquered one of those Motoring Must-Do’s..! It is arguably the most spectacular, most difficult and most revered race track in the… Read More
2012 Drivers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Year 2.21.2012
While we’ve given out quite a few awards so far, there’s still one that remains. It’s our best-of-the-year honor. Now, pound-for-pound and dollar-for-dollar, it’s for the one car that left the biggest impression on us this year. So, without further ado, let’s see who’s the boss! Meet the Boss, MotorWeek’s Driver’s Choice Best of the Year – the Ford Mustang Boss… Read More
2012 Drivers’ Choice Awards: Trucks & Utilities 2.21.2012
When it comes to vacationing with lots of family and friends, and carrying all their belongings, we can’t think of a more comfortable way to do it than in the Honda Odyssey. And that’s why it’s back again this year as our Best Minivan. Despite a new Nissan Quest and revamped Chrysler vans, we still prefer the Odyssey’s extra smooth ride, Accord-like handling, and… Read More
2012 Drivers’ Choice Awards: Cars 2.21.2012
Everybody loves a winner and it’s that time of the year again when we pick our winners, with our annual MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Awards. It was a busy year, with lots of new models to test; but it was the car segment that were really chocked full of exciting new entries. So join us, as we take a look at the cars that earned our top honors for 2012. Competition… Read More
