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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… 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… Read More
New York Auto Show
It’s the big show in the Big Apple, as the 2013 New York International Auto Show reveals some long-awaited, world debuts and a few surprises, too. The most “buzz-worthy” unveil was a rethought Jeep Cherokee, matching “Italian style” with a 9-speed auto, and a locking rear-diff for the Trail-Rated Trailhawk model. Cadillac upped its global status with a larger… Read More
Jeep Cherokee Returns
Proving once again there are no secrets in the automotive world- the folks at Jeep were forced to reveal their latest vehicle--ahead of schedule after spy-photos appeared on the internet. The 2014 Jeep Cherokee was supposed to be one of the many surprises at the 2013 New York International Auto Show; a revival of the brand’s most global nameplate. But after… Read More
Geneva Motor Show
As the auto show season rolls on, MotorWeek continues to showcase some of the world’s most amazing cars. So grab your passports as we head to the latest automotive fashion show in Switzerland. Some of the biggest headlines at the 2013 Geneva International Motor Show went to this reborn American classic, the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible;… Read More
Connected Cars
2013 looks to bring a whole new level of connectivity to the automotive world, as both cars and their drivers seek to stay on the cutting edge of today’s technology. And perhaps the most advanced comes from Volvo, who has partnered with Ericsson to create the ultimate infotainment system. Dubbed the Connected Vehicle Cloud, Ericsson’s cloud based storage… Read More
2013 Chicago Auto Show
The 2013 Auto Show circuit made its annual stop in Chicago along its whirlwind, worldwide tour. And of course, MotorWeek was there for the entire story. From hotrods to haulers, we saw quite a few world debuts at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show. First from Kia, who turned heads with this Cross GT concept. Sporting a sleek crossover profile, and an estimated 400… Read More
Ford & Chevrolet Update
Things look a little blue for the Blue Oval, as Ford announced a fourth recall on their redesigned Escape citing possible fire hazards. For as much as the EcoBoost engine technology is praised for its fuel efficiency and performance, it and the 2013 Escape are seeing their share of woes. This time around, Ford has issued a voluntary recall for all 2013 Ford… Read More
L.A. Auto Show
Christmas came early for the automotive world, as the 2012 L.A. Auto Show gave us a sneak peek at what will generate a big buzz in the new year. As this is California, buzzing into view were a bevy of new, all-electrics. BMW looks ready to add to its electrified sub-brand with this futuristic i3 Concept Coupe. This Chevrolet Spark EV claims the longest… Read More
BMW i
The weather may be getting cooler, but Hyundai is certainly feeling the heat after revealing that fuel economy estimates on a number of its top sellers may have been a little too lofty...The news, which affects almost one million vehicles of Hyundai and sister division Kia, for model years 2011 to 2013, came after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency… Read More