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MotorWeek tracks auto industry news, focusing on crash tests, safety ratings, new advances in technology and the latest from auto shows around the world.
Geneva International Auto Show 3.17.2016
“We can always count on the Geneva Motor Show to whet our automotive appetites, and this year’s buffet gave us plenty to feast on.” Bugatti stole the show with the Chiron, their 1,500 horsepower Veyron successor with a top speed of 261 miles per hour, and a 2.6 million dollar price tag. Aston Martin debuted the DB11, a twin-turbo V12 powered coupe bringing the… Read More
Find-A-Car App 3.10.2016
Despite lower gas prices, fuel economy and safety are still top priorities for consumers looking to buy a new or used vehicle. And the Department of Energy’s fuel economy website has always been our “go-to” research tool. Well now, they’ve made gaining access to it--even easier. Their popular “Find-a-Car” feature now has its own app, available on both Android… Read More
Chicago Auto Show 2.25.2016
“The Chicago Auto Show draws the nation’s biggest crowd of actual car consumers. And, MotorWeek was on hand for all the news blowing out of the Windy City for 20-16.” Nissan kicked things off with an all-new Armada full-size SUV. Like the Infiniti QX80, it’s now based on the full-framed Nissan Patrol, as assembly shifts from Tennessee to Japan. A 5.6 liter v8… Read More
Ford Mobility 2.18.2016
“New car debuts always grab the most media attention at auto shows. But, at the 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Ford took advantage of a captive audience to announce future plans far beyond just cars and trucks.” And like many other brands, it’s all about adapting to the “mobile” lifestyle, offering on-demand content and services to… Read More
Consumer Electronics Show 2.11.2016
With so much focus on connectivity in our cars these days, auto makers are flocking to the annual consumer electronics show in Las Vegas to show off their latest highway tech. Standing out among the latest flatscreens, cameras, and smart appliances at this year’s CES were enough car-related displays to rival a major auto show. Volkswagen kicked things off with the… Read More
2016 North American International Auto Show (Part 1 and 2) 1.28.2016
The temperature is heading low, low, low…so, it must be January! But, that actually pushes our spirits high, for it’s also time for Detroit’s 2016 North American International Auto Show. So let’s grab a firsthand look at all of this year’s headliners from the motor city! 2015 was a very good year for automakers with an all time U.S. sales record, and they came… Read More
IIHS 1.07.2016
YOLANDA VAZQUEZ: We always like to shine a bright light on a good story, and now there’s word coming from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety that suggests big changes are on the way in regards to their safety rating system. Automotive News is reporting that the IIHS will soon add a new requirement for their “Top Safety Pick +” rating: headlight… Read More
LA Auto Show 12.10.2015
“It’s the first big American auto show of the season: the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show. And, you know we were on hand to catch all the headlining acts.” Some of the biggest coverage went to one of the smallest, lowest volume cars at the show. We’re talking about the return of the Fiat 124 Spider. It looks much more inviting in person than in the spyshots, and we… Read More
Tokyo Motor Show 11.19.2015
The auto show season continues in full swing. And while it’s nice to grab a peek at new production vehicles, one-off concepts are always the main attraction. Especially at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show. “Out there” styling usually dominates here…but it was this more “realistic” than “radical” Mazda RX-Vision Concept that stole the show. Looks aside, people were… Read More
IIHS 10.22.2015
“The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is best known for their crash tests, and how they’ve pushed carmakers to build better, safer automobiles. But, now their focus is shifting from helping drivers survive a crash--to avoiding one in the first place.” That was the message behind the recent unveiling of a major expansion of testing facilities at the… Read More