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Hyundai to Reveal All-Terrain Concept Vehicle at SEMA Show 10.18.2019
The annual Las Vegas aftermarket extravaganza known as the SEMA show is where we go to find the latest car and truck accessories, and many carmakers also use the venue to introduce concept and project vehicles as a means to gauge reactions from industry insiders before showing them to the public. This year, Hyundai will reveal the Veloster "Grappler" concept, a… Read More
Electric Future 10.17.2019
Ford is moving ahead with their electric strategy. The blue oval company has announced an ambitious charging system for electrified vehicles. Ford plans a public charging network, with more than 12,000 places to charge, including fast charging, and more than 35,000 charge plugs. The idea is to address one of the main concerns customers have about EVs… where to… Read More
Volvo Cars launches Volvo XC40 Recharge EV 10.16.2019
MotorWeek was on the scene at the Hubble Studio in Los Angeles, California where Volvo pulled the sheet off its first battery electric vehicle (BEV) the XC40 Recharge.Volvo is not new to the world of vehicle electrification, already offering plug-in hybrid (PHEV) versions of every model they sell. The XC40 Recharge, however, relies solely on battery power. The 78… Read More
BMW Announces All-New 2 Series Gran Coupe 10.16.2019
BMW has just announced the compact 2 Series Gran Coupe, giving entry-level BMW buyers an extroverted, performance-oriented model that is packed with technology and style with the usability and space of a four-door. The 228i xDrive Gran Coupe is powered by a 228-horsepower, 2.0-liter 4-cylinder, while the M235i xDrive Gran Coupe derives motivation from a tuned… Read More
2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray First Drive 10.15.2019
Last week John Davis, Host of MotorWeek, along with other jury members of the 2020 North American Car of the Year Awards, had the opportunity to be among the first to drive the all-new, rear mid-engine 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. While all the specifications and major systems of the car are well known by now, like most things in life, it is how everything… Read More
Audi allroad Returns To U.S. 10.15.2019
Following the success and enthusiast fanfare of past generations, the A6 allroad makes its U.S. return in 2020 with a specially tuned adaptive air suspension and quattro with ultra technology. The new A6 allroad is equipped with a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 TFSI® engine that gives it the power to match the vehicle’s versatile character and distinctive design.… Read More
Volkswagen Unveils Production Atlas Cross Sport at Chattanooga Plant 10.11.2019
Following the appearance of a concept at the 2018 New York International Auto Show, MotorWeek was on site where today Volkswagen of America, Inc. unveiled the production model of its new 2020 Atlas Cross Sport at the company’s factory in Chattanooga, TN. The five-seater midsize SUV features a sleek coupe-like design as well as advanced connectivity and… Read More
Driving Future 10.11.2019
With the Tokyo Motor Show fast approaching, Toyota is expected to make a splash on their home tuft. Along with showing the second generation 2021 Toyota Mirai fuel cell, we can expect to see this "LQ" concept vehicle. It builds on the Toyota "Concept-i" first shown at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show. The "LQ" has much of the new technology emerging in what we… Read More
Toyota e-volution 10.10.2019
Toyota’s vision of an electrified future is unfolding. MotorWeek was on the scene in Greensboro, NC for the reveal of the all-new 2021 Toyota Mirai. This second-generation Mirai is sleeker, longer and lower than its predecessor. Another big change will be a rear wheel drive platform. The new Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Powertrain will have better… Read More
Subaru Going For The Dogs…Big Time! 10.09.2019
Subaru of America announced today that due to the overwhelming success of pet adoption events at auto shows in 2018, the automaker is expanding its pet adoptions to more than 40 auto shows across the country through the remainder of this year and into 2020. As part of the Subaru Loves Pets initiative, the automaker will partner with local animal shelters in… Read More