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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.
2015 Shanghai Motor Show
“China is by far the world’s largest car market. So to feed their growing automotive appetite, there were plenty of new faces at the 2015 Shanghai Motor Show.” The Cadillac CT6 continues its debut with a plug-in hybrid rated at 335 horsepower with a 37 mile all-electric range. BMW showed off their production plug-in hybrid X5 SUV. Total system horsepower is 313,… Read More
Driver Attention Alert System
“There are many technological features in today’s modern cars that can easily grab a drivers’ attention- and cause distraction behind the wheel. In fact, distracted driving, and more specifically, “drowsy driving,” is the leading cause of nearly 300,000 crashes every year.” Nissan hopes to lower that number with their “Driver Attention Alert system,” which… Read More
Rad Rubber Concept Tires
With technology deeply ingrained within every aspect of today’s vehicles---you might think that tires are being overlooked---but that’s not true. Tire giant Goodyear is staying ahead of the curve with a pair of concept tires that might one day “find traction” with consumers. The first tire, codenamed BH-03, actually generates electricity which could help charge… Read More
2015 New York International Auto Show
The 2015 New York International Auto Show may signal both the end of winter and the end of the traditional show season. But, with a “boffo” number of debuts, clearly hope “springs” eternal in the auto industry. It’s pedal to the metal time in the big apple, with every brand angling for a big moment in the spotlight. Breaking out of a new model drought, Scion… Read More
Geneva Motor Show
“Always flashy and funky, the Geneva Motor Show is an annual look at how the car world thinks when the American market is of minor concern. But this year we saw plenty that should make it here to the states.” The hot hatch segment gets hotter with a new Ford Focus RS. Output notches up well over 300 horsepower with all-wheel drive included. Long wished for by… Read More
Tech Please
“A growing number of consumers want the latest technologies-not only on their phones, but also in their vehicles. And with smartphone integration and autonomous driving systems becoming more commonplace -- it’s starting to affect how they view their purchases.” Rather than making a long-term commitment to buy a new car and all the technology in it- more and more… Read More
2015 Chicago Auto Show
This time of year it’s darn cold in the Windy City. So, what better place to find the heat than at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show! So let’s check in with Yolanda Vazquez for what’s new from Chi-town. YOLANDA VAZQUEZ: “The auto show circuit blows into Chicago and brings with it a bevy of new sport utilities and crossovers, and a fresh twist for a few familiar… Read More
LED Lighting
Whether it’s the form they take, or the function they serve, LED lighting is becoming a “must-have” feature on most new cars. From the Toyota Corolla to a Bentley Continental, their presence has transformed a “brighter light” into a signature look. The rapid rise of these “light-emitting diodes” started with their high efficiency and relatively low manufacturing… Read More
IIHS - Top Safety Pick
At MotorWeek, we review the performance capabilities of well over a hundred new cars and trucks a year. But, when it comes to a thorough safety review, we turn to the folks at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, and their expertise of the safest vehicles on the road today. And, the best news about the Institute’s 2015 Top Safety Picks list is that the… Read More
2015 North American International Auto Show (Part 1 and 2)
With all the pre-show coverage online, you may think the art of the big deal auto show reveal is dying off. But fresh from our visit to Motor City, we saw plenty we weren’t expecting at the 2015 North American International Auto Show. So let’s get to it! After five straight years of up car sales, the mood inside Detroit’s Cobo Hall was also upbeat with… Read More