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Volvo E Powertrains
Though sales are down, Volvo has slowly been grabbing headlines of late. Thanks to investments by Chinese owner Geely, the Swedish carmaker is poised for a major comeback. And MotorWeek was on hand to check out the latest buzz. Alongside some impressive concept vehicles and the brand’s safety heritage, high efficiency will be one of Volvo’s pillars going forward.… Read More
Cold Weather and Fuel Economy
If you’ve stopped at the gas station more than usual this winter-you’re not alone. Our friends at the Department of Energy have an explanation for that-and a few tips as well. Obvious culprits like letting your car idle until it warms up, and driving around with low tire pressure result in wasted gas. But some unavoidable conditions also occur-like the higher… Read More
Chicago Auto Show
JOHN DAVIS: The Windy City is suffering through a nasty winter with record low temperatures. Still, things were “all systems go” for the 2014 Chicago Auto Show. YOLANDA VAZQUEZ: Subaru unveiled the 2015 Legacy sedan. More conservative than the LA concept- the look has evolved. Slightly larger, it loses its manual transmission. The CVT auto still works with flat… Read More
2014 North American International Auto Show (Part 1 and 2)
It’s time once again for the car world to trek to Detroit for the North American International Auto Show. And for 2014, there’s more that’s exciting and innovative than ever! So let’s check out this year’s headliners from the Motor City… Outside Detroit’s Cobo Hall temps were near freezing, but inside the atmosphere was hot with excitement, as Ford unveiled the… Read More
Nissan Anniversary
Japan’s oldest carmaker, Nissan, has just celebrated its 80th Anniversary with a pair of very special events. In conjunction with the Tokyo Motor Show, our crew was on hand at company headquarters in Yokohama as Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn unveiled the company’s latest innovation: a radical, electric 3-seater concept called the BladeGlider. Ghosn then invited… Read More
2014 North American International Auto Show Preview
Our MotorWeek crew is busy putting together next week’s report on the 2014 North American International Auto Show. But, that doesn’t mean we can’t give you a sneak peek at some of the Motor City’s headliners. The rebadged Chrysler 200 featured in the 2011 Super Bowl commercial signaled a rebirth for the Detroit automaker. Now, for 2015, there’s a redesigned… Read More
2015 Ford Mustang
The 2015 Ford Mustang has officially broken free from the stable; and despite some early news leaks-it still stirred up plenty of excitement. For its 50th anniversary, the 2015 Mustang bucks some of its storied heritage for modern day appeal. Big news includes the arrival of an independent rear suspension, replacing the live-axle setup from previous generations;… Read More
2013 Tokyo Motor Show
The 2013 Tokyo Motor Show closes out our fall international auto show tour with bold style and big excitement. And no carmaker delivered more of both than Nissan. This BladeGlider concept is a pure electric with a radical Delta-wing shape that promises guilt-free sports car fun for three. The Nissan GT-R is definitely a guilty pleasure, but is more refined on road… Read More
2013 LA Auto Show
It’s that time of year again, folks…time for the LA Auto Show. And MotorWeek was out west for all the latest unveils. The City of Angels answered more than a few automotive prayers with reveals of some long-awaited models. Red-blooded Americans should welcome the return of the Chevrolet Colorado as a domestic brand returns to the mid-size pickup segment.… Read More
Fuel Economy for Used Cars
Fuel economy is a major selling point for any vehicle these days. And while new cars are required to display details on fuel efficiency, it’s left up to the consumer to find out such information on used cars. Now, however, there's a new tool to help in that search. Just added to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Fuel Economy dot gov website, the Used Car Fuel… Read More