Auto World
2013 Drivers’ Choice Awards: Winning Trucks/Utilities 2.08.2013
Over the years, the duty and definition of the word “truck” has drastically changed. No longer considered purely commercial vehicles, today’s trucks; pickups, SUVs and crossovers; do a lot more family hauling than heavy hauling. So, let's see which “trucks” are our Drivers’ Choice Picks For Best of 2013. Indeed, today’s trucks and utilities are all about helping… Read More
2013 MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Awards: Winning Cars 2.08.2013
In this era of fuel economy consciousness, there were no shortage of small cars that made their way to us last year. But, no subcompact had road manners that impressed us more than last year’s winning duo, the Hyundai Accent and Kia Rio. Sure, they no longer claim the 40-mpg’s that were first promised, but we’re just fine with a few less in a package that’s as… Read More
North American International Auto Show Part 2 1.31.2013
Official press days kicked off with the 20th annual North American Car and Truck/Utility of the year awards. 49 journalists cast secret ballots to pick the year's top models. The Truck/Utility honor went to a real truck this year, the Ram 1500 with its high tech V6, 8-speed automatic, and user friendly interior. The 2013 North American Car of the Year award… Read More
2013 North American International Auto Show 1.31.2013
Though the holidays have come and gone, the auto world is always in the giving mood. Case and point, the 2013 North American International Auto Show. So let’s head over to Motor City, where the industry’s latest and greatest are on display, and see what’s down the road for the year ahead. And that road starts with the all-new seventh generation Chevrolet Corvette.… Read More
Electric Infrastructure 12.06.2012
The mass-marketing of plug-in electric-drive vehicles has depended on the promise that an infrastructure of charging stations will be developed to keep these cars humming along. Now that Tesla, Nissan, Chevy, Ford, Fisker and others are selling plug-in vehicles in near mainstream numbers, it’s time to look at the U.S. charging network and see if it’s kept… Read More
EV Living 11.08.2012
As little as five years ago, the thought of plug-in EVs and hybrid vehicles becoming commonplace seemed implausible. But, plug-in cars like the Volt, Leaf, Prius, Tesla, and Fisker are now in the mainstream; and a public infrastructure for charging them is rapidly emerging. And, just like enthusiastic car owners before them, plug-in early adopters like to get… Read More
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
