Motor News
MotorWeek tracks auto industry news, focusing on crash tests, safety ratings, new advances in technology and the latest from auto shows around the world.
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 driving… 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 was… Read More
Booster Seat Ratings
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has released its latest ratings for best-fitting booster seats, and the results bring good news to parents shopping for these critical safety devices. 15 of the 17 new child booster models introduced for 2012 have earned the top rating of “Best Bet” from the institute, and only two: The Safety First All-In-One and Safety… Read More
Shuttle Gets Towed
The space shuttle program may be grounded, but that doesn’t mean the Space Shuttle Endeavour is sitting still. That’s right, NASA’s retired orbiter is on the move once again, and it’s getting a little help from a Toyota Tundra pickup truck. After recently getting dropped off at Los Angeles International airport, the Endeavour made its way along a 12-mile stretch… Read More
Outdoor Car Shows
The outdoor car show season is winding down, and this week we bid a fond farewell to a longtime favorite, but send a warm welcome to a new must-see event on the car-show calendar. Celebrating 50 years dedicated to the pursuit and enjoyment of Ferraris, our good friend Ron Spangler and his Prancing Horse Farm recently hosted a farewell bash that drew an intimate… Read More
Paris Motor Show
Paris gets the distinctive honor of kicking off our Auto Show coverage for the coming year, so let’s see which cars were shining the brightest in the City of Lights. YOLANDA VAZQUEZ: The Paris Motor Show is always filled with glitz and glamour and the 2012 exposition was no different. And, no debut drew more attention than the Jaguar F-type. Officially unveiled… Read More
Luxury Frontal Crash Test
You could call it a case of midsize misfortune, as several of the world’s top selling luxury cars are slammed with sub-standard crash test results. A new frontal crash test from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is making ripples with big name brands like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Lexus-all receiving marginal or poor ratings. According to the IIHS, the new… Read More
AWD Jaguar
The fabled British performance brand Jaguar is more well-known for tackling challenging roads and race tracks than making tracks through ice and snow. But, that’s about to change. Jaguar has announced that an all-wheel-drive system will be offered on some 2013 XJ and XF sedans. Labeled “Instinctive All Wheel Drive,” it be the first all-wheel drive Jaguars since… Read More
Monterey Motoring
Every year in the third week of August, auto aficionados flock to the Monterey Peninsula for what has become a weeklong extravaganza of classic-car races, shows and tours…and we weren’t about to miss out on all the fun. The week started for us at the Concorso Italiano, with an eye-catching array of Italian exotics from Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati and their many… Read More