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2014 North American International Auto Show (Part 1 and 2) 1.29.2014
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 1.23.2014
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 1.16.2014
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 1.02.2014
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 12.12.2013
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 12.05.2013
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 11.07.2013
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
2015 Cadillac Escalade 10.24.2013
Cadillac reminded everyone that they’re still in the truck business with the unveiling of an all-new 2015 Escalade. Popularized in contemporary culture, the full-size Escalade SUV has taken a backseat to Cadillac’s more innovative cars: the ATS, XTS, and CTS. But the brand aims to drum up newfound enthusiasm for their body-on-frame family hauler early next… Read More
Frankfurt Motor Show 9.26.2013
It’s September and that signals the start of the international auto show season. So, let’s head east to Frankfurt for the latest. The Frankfurt Motor Show is always a mixture of automotive eye candy and Germanic practicality, and the 2013 edition was no exception. German brands were front and center of course, and none made a bigger splash than Audi with its… Read More
Small Car Crash Test & Cadillac Elmiraj Concept 9.12.2013
Finally some good news to report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. A half dozen small cars have earned high marks in their small overlap front crash test. The six vehicles include the Honda Civic- both coupe and sedan…Dodge Dart…Ford Focus…Hyundai Elantra…And Scion tC all earned “Good” or “Acceptable” ratings for the small overlap front crash test.… Read More