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.
2011 Frankfurt Motor Show
Despite global financial concerns, the bi-annual Frankfurt Motor Show greeted some 10,000 automotive journalists with upbeat sales projections and the most dazzling array of new production and concept cars seen there in a decade. The theme of the 2011 Frankfurt show, “Future Comes As Standard” was on display with nearly 90 world introductions. Home market… Read More
Pebble Beach Classic
The Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance began 60 years ago as a showcase for the world’s most beautiful classic cars. Well that tradition still continues today, but the event has now grown to include a full week of activities. A rare treat greeted those attending the Rolex Monterey motorsports reunion at Laguna Seca raceway. Among the hundreds of vintage racers… Read More
Nissan at Pikes Peak
The 89th annual Pikes Peak International Hill Climb crowned not only a new champion, but also added a new class of vehicles to this year’s event. The Nissan Leaf took the high road and became the first winner of the Electric Division for the climb up Pike’s Peak. While that time doesn’t break any records held by highly modified internal combustion engine… Read More
High-Tech Safety System
Safety is always priority number one with automakers. And, the newest vehicles are better than ever at crash protection. But, advanced technology now aims to prevent accidents from happening altogether. A new study by the Highway Loss Data Institute and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety finds that one kind of collision avoidance system is already… Read More
Quality Study
J.D. Power and Associates' annual Initial Quality Study is one of the car industry's most widely-awaited polls. And this year, one Detroit automaker is taking it on the chin. Ford's Blue Oval was tarnished a bit by the survey, with the brand plunging from fifth place last year, to a mediocre 23rd for 2011. The survey looks at problems during the first 90… Read More
Green Ratings
After months of speculation and hype, car buyers can now use the official EPA fuel economy labels to comparison shop the newest and most talked-about green machines, the Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt. But the new labels are not without controversy, and may still leave some shoppers scratching their heads. These new labels are the first attempt by the EPA… Read More