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Green Orchards Episode 4029
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 haven't… 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 million… 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 rapidly… 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.
Tire Tracks: De Tomaso Pantera Episode 3926, Episode 3951
Strike up a conversation with any gearhead about great European mid-engine sports cars and you’ll typically hear the same names- legends like the Countach, Testarossa, Miura, or Esprit. But there’s another exotic that deserves to be included. One that spans more than 20 years, sold thousands of units, and was sculpted by one of the greatest car designers of all… Read More
Porsche International Road Trip Episode 3914, Episode 3940
We drive some pretty lofty cars around here. And while we generally have a rule about keeping our feet and the tires on the ground… there’s always an exception. MotorWeek’s Garick Zikan takes us on a journey that literally took flight… For more than 5-decades driving enthusiasts have been thrilled by the throttle of the Porsche 911. Their enduring formula for… Read More
Eye Spy: 2021 Genesis GV60 Episode 3913
They say better late than never… and that seems to be the case for Korean luxury brand Genesis when it comes to SUV’s. Our spy photographer spotted the upcoming Genesis GV60 testing at the Nürburgring in Germany. Right now… the Genesis line is cars only. But they plan to soon bring a mid-size, 3-row GV80 SUV to market. That will be followed by this smaller GV60.… Read More
Green Police Episode 3911, Episode 3928
With extended driving ranges, dependability, low maintenance, quiet operation and zero emissions, today’s electric vehicles are a no-compromise clean transportation solution for many households. And those same qualities are finding fans for EV’s among some pretty demanding fleets as well. Two in particular that we’ve found, show that going electric can help… Read More