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.
Hands Free Driving
There’s been a lot of talk about autonomous cars in the news lately, but now we’re getting a better idea as to when the technology could end up in your driveway. Recently, Ford’s Vice-President of Research and Advanced Engineering, Ken Washington, spoke at the annual SAE International World Congress. The Detroit News reports him saying “private” car owners… Read More
Fuel Rules & Electric Cars
The auto industry is feeling the political shift in Washington, as future fuel economy standards are getting a second look. In January, the outgoing Obama administration confirmed CAFÉ…the fleetwide Corporate Average Fuel Economy requirement…at 54 1/2 mile per gallon for new vehicles in the 2025 model year. The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers objected,… Read More
2017 Geneva International Motor Show
: The Geneva International Motor Show has been called the “cat walk of the auto industry”. The title is quite apropos considering European car makers certainly strutted their stuff this year. Starting with the Germans-- as Mercedes-Benz premiered the AMG GT Concept, a hybrid four-door performance coupe. While this new Cabriolet completes the E-Class…. BMW adds… Read More
J.D. Power Dependability Study/Mercedes-Benz Pickup Truck
Quality always matters when you’re trying to decide which new car to buy. And, the results of a new survey show which brands are moving up the ranks… The 2017 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study has just been released…and for the sixth year in a row Lexus has held on to the top spot, but this year there’s a twist…Porsche also ties with Lexus as the two… Read More
Chicago Auto Show
The Chicago Auto Show is not only the biggest car show in the country –space-wise--it’s also the show that has the highest attendance of people who actually buy cars…And this year’s show presented a plethora of new offerings…. Chicago was the first auto show for the redesigned Ford Expedition and extended Expedition MAX. This full-size SUV now sports an… Read More
Ford GT and new Ford Mustang
When Ford first showed its GT supercar at Detroit’s 2015 North American International Auto show, everyone knew it would be fast. Now we know it’s the fastest production Ford ever. 216 miles per hour. That’s the official top speed of the 2017 Ford GT. Ford claims the 647-horsepower twin turbo-V6 GT was also faster than a McLaren 675LT and Ferrari 458 during a… Read More
2017 North American International Auto Show
There may be frigid temperatures outside, but inside Detroit’s Cobo Hall, things couldn’t be hotter. That’s right, it’s that time of year again, for you to come along with us to Detroit, for a Motorweek tour of all that is shiny and new at the 2017 North American International Auto Show. Early in the AM of the first press day always kicks off with the … Read More
Consumer Electronics Show 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
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
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