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2017 Geneva International Motor Show, FCA still looking for a partner, Honda trying 10-spd autos 3.07.2017
The automotive world is focusing on Switzerland for the 87th Geneva International Motor Show. Today kicked off the press days leading up to the show. The winner of the “Car of the Year” Award 2017 is the Peugeot 3008. Organizers say the show will feature 900 models including 148 world and European premiers. The 87th Geneva International Motor Show opens… Read More
John Davis Inducted into Silver Circle of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 3.06.2017
On Saturday March 4, 2017, John Davis was honored as a 2017 Silver Circle Inductee for "25 Years of Outstanding Contributions to the Broadcasting Community" by The National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. 36 seasons of MotorWeek and still going strong! Congrats, John! Here's a little tribute video:
Chevy gets techy, appetite for gas leveling off, and some classic beauties find new homes 3.03.2017
Digital filmmaking is taking a big step forward. Epic Games, The Mill and Chevrolet have joined forces. The result is a real-time short film and augmented reality presentation called “The Human Race”. It features the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 racing the Chevrolet FNR concept car. The collaboration allows filmmakers to insert any car model into the… Read More
Detroit is the new Windy City, plus new models from Mercedes-Benz and Porsche 3.02.2017
March is known for coming in like a lion. When it roared last night, Ford felt it. Reports out of Detroit say gusty wind blew the Blue Oval off the sign high atop the company’s headquarters. An oval light remains. Detroit media outlets are reporting the blue cover is on the roof. No reports of injuries. Repairs are expected when the lion’s roar becomes… Read More
Nissan brings autonomous to London, Alpine to make cars again, Volvo teases XC60, Jaguar watch 2.28.2017
Nissan is another step closer to bringing self-driving cars to the real world. They’re testing next generation autonomous drive prototype vehicles on the streets of London. This is the first time they’ve done this in Europe. Public road testing has been conducted in the U.S. and Japan. Nissan plans to launch multi-lane autonomous driving technology next… Read More
Self-driving guidelines under review, and a change in management at Nissan 2.27.2017
A change at the White House is leading to a new look at self-driving technology. Automotive news is reporting U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao is reviewing guidelines issued by the previous administration. The policy was issued in September. It was aimed at auto manufacturers and other companies involved with bringing automated vehicles to the… Read More
2017 Jeep Compass DRIVEN (VIDEO) 2.24.2017
MotorWeek is first on the scene in San Antonio, Texas driving the 2017 Jeep Compass. At first glance, the Compass looks like a miniature Grand Cherokee with its sophisticated styling. Inside, the resemblance persists with upscale features like the fourth-generation of Uconnect. North American models use a 2.4L Tigershark 4-cylinder engine with 180… Read More
Volkswagen Arteon set for Geneva debut, J.D. Power “2017 Vehicle Dependability Study” released 2.23.2017
Volkswagen is hoping to get a lot of attention at the Geneva Motor Show in about two weeks. Switzerland will be the world premiere of the new Volkswagen Arteon. The four-door fastback will slip into the VW line-up above the Passat. Volkswagen is emphasizing “Art” in both the pronunciation and the design. The new Volkswagen Arteon is scheduled to launch in… Read More
New SUV from Range Rover, and a new CUE from Cadillac 2.22.2017
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) officials have announced a new small SUV: the Range Rover Velar. It will slot between the Evoque and the Range Rover Sport in JLR's luxury SUV branch. The Velar is based on the same underpinnings as the Jaguar XE sedan and F-Pace crossover, and the name itself is a throwback to the orignal Range Rover prototypes of the late 60s. We… Read More
Ferrari’s fastest car yet, a Lotus tribute, and Ford’s big surprise move 2.17.2017
More hype is building for the 87th annual Geneva Motor Show, and no one gets people more excited than Ferrari. They've announced their fastest car EVER will debut there: the 812 Superfast. Powered by a new 6.5-liter V12 engine, the 812 will produce around 788 horsepower. We'll hope, and pray, and do whatever else we have to to get behind the wheel. Stay tuned… Read More