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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.
Frankfurt Motor Show
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
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
BMW i3 & Chevrolet Volt
Big news from Bavaria, by way of New York City: BMW recently revealed their i3 all-electric car in production form, and MotorWeek was on hand for the high-energy spectacle. Part of a three-city, worldwide debut- the i3’s unveiling was simulcast in New York, London, and Beijing; and with it, the specs and pricing for BMW’s radically designed EV. Starting at $41,350… Read More
Mazda 3 & Corvette Stingray Update
The 2014 Mazda6 has received near universal praise, thanks to the brand’s expressive KODO Soul of Motion design theme. And next in line to get this visual overhaul is Mazda’s biggest seller: the Mazda3. The all-new vehicle recently made its worldwide debut-Marking the 10th year and third generation of the brand’s successful compact 4-door sedan and 5-door… Read More
MyFord Touch
We mentioned it earlier in the show and now it appears closer to fruition. Ford will soon add traditional knobs and buttons as a companion to their MyFord Touch infotainment systems on future vehicles. You’ve heard the complaints from us here at MotorWeek-along with journalists and owners everywhere- about the MyFord Touch infotainment system. Customers have… Read More
Small SUV Crash Test
There was a lot of fuss last year over the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s new small overlap frontal crash test. Especially after several, top-selling luxury sedans received less than flattering grades. This time around, small SUVs were the focus and the results were just as poor. Of the thirteen utilities tested by IIHS, only the 2014 Subaru Forester… Read More
Corvette Stingray Pricing
Pricing for the hotly anticipated 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray was recently announced, giving the faithful plenty of time to save up before its fall release. Up slightly from last year, the redesigned Corvette will begin at $51,995, and $56,995 for the convertible. Those prices will net you a 450 horsepower, 6.2 liter V-8, Drive Mode Selector, and a new seven… Read More
Detroit Diesel
The rise of hybrid electrics, plug-ins, and EVs has overshadowed diesel power as choice for Americans seeking better fuel economy. But that hasn’t stopped Motor City automakers from testing the diesel waters one more time… And the first to dive in is GM, with their 2014 Chevrolet Cruze offering a 2.0 liter turbo diesel option. With 148 horsepower and 258 pound… Read More
Best Interiors
Industry watcher WardsAuto has put together a list of their 10 Best Interiors for 2013, with winners ranging from high-end luxury sedans to entry-level city commuters. And we’re here to give you the inside scoop. Now in its third year, the 10 Best Interiors list narrowed down 46 competitors, with these ten all sharing top honors: The Acura RDX…for its balanced… Read More
2013 World Car of the Year
Every major Auto Show has its fair share of exclusive unveils that score headlines and dazzle the automotive world. But there’s one achievement few brands can claim, and that’s the 2013 World Car Award. Providing universal input, sixty-six journalists from around the world deliberated on this year’s best models. Nominees had to compete in major markets, and the… Read More