Auto World
Tire Tracks: 1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo HCI Episode 4105
For nearly 30 years, the Lotus Esprit was a staple of the mid-engine sports car world. It was at the start, and remains, a bargain compared to classic exotics from Ferrari and Lamborghini. With this in mind, our Roger Mecca wanted to discover for himself if the very British Esprit really is worthy of the same attention as its classmates from Italy. ROGER… Read More
Eye Spy: Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray Episode 4103
Rumors have been swirling that there will soon be a new member of the Corvette hierarchy…now it appears we have some proof. Our spy Photographer spotted GM engineers testing five prototypes of its upcoming Corvette E-Ray performance hybrid alongside the current NSX and its high-performance hybrid system. Spys say the sound of the C8 E-Ray seems to support… Read More
Green Reservation Episode 4041
We hear the phrase “we’re all in this together” a lot these days. And that certainly applies to preserving our precious natural resources. This week, we see how those with the longest ties to our natural history are taking bold steps to ensure a clean future. The Cherokee nation is located in a 9,000 square mile area of northeastern Oklahoma. Unlike other… Read More
MotorWeek History 40th Anniversary Special - Episode 4036, Episode 4048
FLASHBACK ANNOUNCER: From our Motorshop, a step by step guide, to oil and filter changes. And as every week, a look into the future with What’s New on Wheels. FLASHBACK JOHN DAVIS: Welcome to MotorWeek, I’m your host John Davis, I’m glad to have you with us. JOHN DAVIS: In 1978, I pitched the idea for a car show to my bosses at Maryland Public Television and… Read More
Green Orchards Episode 4029, Episode 4042
Many carmakers are pledging to go all-electric in the near future, so other forms of hard working machinery are starting to follow suit…including down on the farm where Green Acres is truly the place to be. Although farm tractors and the jobs they do have become more sophisticated and high-tech over the years, the heavy chassis and engines under the hood… Read More
Green Commercial Lawn Mowers Episode 4008, Episode 4020
Advances in electric batteries are driving our cars to a quiet, clean, energy-efficient future, and increasingly batteries are replacing fossil fuels and motorized equipment like lawnmowers. On top of that, innovative charging solutions are giving a second life to electric vehicle battery packs, and a whole new meaning to growing green. There are 40 to 50… Read More
National Alternative Fuel Corridor: Michigan to Montana Episode 4004, Episode 4015
The freedom to hit the open road has always been at the center of our love affair with the automobile. But for some drivers and fleet operators, trying to choose a vehicle powered by a cleaner domestic fuel like natural gas or electricity has meant limiting that freedom due to gaps in the nationwide fueling and charging infrastructure. Well, that is… Read More
Tire Tracks: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe Episode 4003, Episode 4016
The new C8 mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette made a huge impression in the automotive world when it arrived last year. So much so we even named it MotorWeek’s Drivers' Choice Best of the Year. But, of course, it was not the first Stingray. That car made an even bigger splash when it rolled out of Detroit in 1963. And our own Roger Mecca has had a chance to… Read More
Living with an EV Episode 3947, Episode 3953
Lots of people like the idea of having an electric vehicle as their daily driver -- at least in theory. Many still have qualms about range anxiety and how owning an EV will affect their daily routines. We’ve been talking to EV owners about these issues and have found plenty of compelling reasons to flip the EV switch! When asked why they considered buying an… Read More
20 Years of Porsche Track Experience
We congratulate our friends at Porsche Cars North America on 20 years of the Porsche Track Experience, educating their customers and providing a safe venue to properly use their cars as they were meant to be driven, with vigor and enthusiasm. Here is a short video they produced to mark the occasion. It's well worth a look.