Auto World
Tour of Lemons
In the world of car shows, it’s hard to top the annual Monterey Auto Week for pure star power, with numerous concourses, collector’s auctions and morning tours featuring the finest and rarest examples of the automotive art. But there’s another Monterey event that is making news and winning fans for itself– by holding the world’s lowliest cars in highest… Read More
CNG Limos
When planning our recent MotorWeek Ultimate Automotive Experience in Las Vegas, we came across an interesting environmental story playing out behind the scenes. Almost lost in the shuffle of all the VIP perks and conspicuous consumption is one company’s bid to win respect, by betting on green. We were thrilled to host MotorWeek viewers Mike and Tammy Binder… Read More
Sandy Recovery
The effects of 2012’s Hurricane Sandy are still being felt up and down the East Coast. But amid the countless tragic tales, a few positive lessons have emerged. One in particular shows how cleaning up their vehicle fleets helped some communities literally weather the storm. Pelting rain, high winds and surging water pummeled the Eastern seaboard in November… Read More
Ultimate Automotive Experience
While cars are a passion, and some say an obsession for us at MotorWeek, we know many of our fans feel the same way. And so, a few months ago we held the MotorWeek Ultimate Automotive Experience Sweepstakes, with the winner destined for an automotive adventure they won’t soon forget! What better town than Las Vegas to live out your automotive fantasies?… Read More
2013 North American International Auto Show
Though the holidays have come and gone, the auto world is always in the giving mood. Case and point, the 2013 North American International Auto Show. So let’s head over to Motor City, where the industry’s latest and greatest are on display, and see what’s down the road for the year ahead. And that road starts with the all-new seventh generation Chevrolet… Read More
Electric Infrastructure
The mass-marketing of plug-in electric-drive vehicles has depended on the promise that an infrastructure of charging stations will be developed to keep these cars humming along. Now that Tesla, Nissan, Chevy, Ford, Fisker and others are selling plug-in vehicles in near mainstream numbers, it’s time to look at the U.S. charging network and see if it’s kept… Read More
EV Living
As little as five years ago, the thought of plug-in EVs and hybrid vehicles becoming commonplace seemed implausible. But, plug-in cars like the Volt, Leaf, Prius, Tesla, and Fisker are now in the mainstream; and a public infrastructure for charging them is rapidly emerging. And, just like enthusiastic car owners before them, plug-in early adopters like to get… Read More
Tire Tracks: Shelby American Collection
Few people have had as much influence on automotive performance as Carroll Shelby. He was a world class race driver until a heart problem forced him to pull into the pits for good. But he didn’t slow down. For 50 years, his name would be synonymous with speed and American horsepower. Now, Carroll passed away this past May. But, as our own Roger Mecca… Read More
Big Rigs Go Green
Medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles have long relied on diesel as their dedicated fuel. But lately, more and more fleets are making a green choice and turning to cleaner and cheaper domestic natural gas. In response, a natural gas fueling network is being created to keep pace with the supply and demand for CNG and LNG trucks. Does this mean natural gas… Read More
Tire Tracks: Simeone Museum
In many ways, car museums are a contradiction. After all, displaying race cars in a perpetual freeze frame seems unnatural; some might even say, a tragedy. But while most museums adopt the "look, but don't drive" policy, our own Roger Mecca visited a unique collection in Pennsylvania that gives admirers the rare opportunity to see some of the most exciting… Read More