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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.
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… 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… 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… 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… 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