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.
Consumer Electronics Show 2017 1.12.2017
All things connectivity-wise were on display at the in Las Vegas. And once again, the automotive industry made its “high-voltage” presence known. Starting with the unveiling of the Chrysler Portal Concept. FCA says the all-electric, semi-autonomous minivan will have a driving range of over 250 miles on a full charge. Clearly designed by millennials for… Read More
Autonomous Driving Regulations/Age of Fleet Vehicles 12.15.2016
As we race towards an autonomous driving future, regulators are looking for ways to keep up with the latest technological advancements- while maintaining control over safety. The Self Driving Coalition for Safer Streets is reacting to current federal safety standards. The coalition includes automakers and technology companies. They’re urging regulators to update… Read More
LA Auto Show 12.08.2016
Technology and cars came together in Los Angeles for AutoMobility LA. Both industries revealed what’s new…. before the doors opened for the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show. Jaguar unveiled their first electric vehicle…the I-PACE. This sleek SUV-ish 5 door will have two electric motors producing a total of 400 horsepower with a targeted range of 220 miles. Expect the… Read More
BMW Reveals Two New Motorcycles 11.10.2016
YOLANDA VAZQUEZ: BMW is celebrating their first 100 years by remembering where they’ve been...while looking ahead with big, bold plans for their second century. A global tour unveiled what they think the future holds for their motorcycle brands. Indeed, BMW Motorrad, was the star of the tour’s final stop in Santa Monica, California. Unveiled, this “BMW Motorrad… Read More
2016 Miami International Auto Show 10.27.2016
The 46th annual Miami International Auto Show opened much earlier than in previous years---giving South Floridians the chance to “feel the heat” of the newest and most talked about vehicles. Top honors went to Nissan and their 2017 Rogue. This popular compact crossover showcases a freshened style with multiple new features, like automatic emergency braking, and a… Read More
2016 Paris Motor Show 10.13.2016
The bi-annual Paris motor show is always a premier automotive event. And Yolanda Vazquez illuminates us on all that’s new from the city of light. YOLANDA VAZQUEZ: While international auto shows may not have the glitz and glamour they once did, there was plenty of electricity in the air… and on the stages… of the 2016 Paris Motor Show. One of the most anticipated… Read More
Nissan Titan Warranties 9.15.2016
Last year, Nissan made it clear they have no plans of tapping out of the “full-size” truck game; as they launched an “all-new” Titan XD. Its available Cummins turbo-diesel V8 has brought the Titan’s capabilities closer to Detroit’s Heavy Duty pickups. And now, in addition to revealing the full Titan lineup, they’ve announced “America’s Best Truck Warranty”; with… Read More
Toyota Prius Prime Delay, Autocycles 9.01.2016
While falling gas prices are good news to most of us, for the makers of one of the most fuel efficient cars on the market, the Toyota Prius, the news is not so good; as sales of the Prius have been in a decline since 2012. And just when things were starting to look a little better with the recent launch of the 4th generation Prius, we get word that it’s highly… Read More
IIHS Small SUV Headlight Test 8.11.2016
"With small SUV sales continuing to accelerate, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is hoping to shed some light on what buyers can expect when they take their new SUV out for its first nighttime spin." And the news, unfortunately, is not good. Out of the 21-models tested, with 47 different headlight combinations, only 4 small SUVs earned an acceptable… Read More
CAFE Standards/Tesla Autopilot 7.28.2016
“The Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards…better known as ‘CAFE’ have been in place for more than 40 years. But with the recent shakeups in gas prices and consumer buying habits, big changes are brewing for automakers. First off-- the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will more than double the fines…from a 5.50 rate to 14 dollars… on automakers… Read More