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Muscle Car Memories: 1968 Mercury Cougar Episode 3808, Episode 3821
It's been 7 years since Ford Motor company closed up their mercury division. During the Marque's 73-year history, it was mostly known for unexciting, badge-engineered versions of ford brand cars. One of the rare exceptions was the first-generation Mercury Cougar. It may have the bones of a mustang, but as our Joe Ligo shows, this cat “knows where it's at.” We… Read More
Eye Spy: 2021 Cadillac CT4 Episode 3808
Stephanie Hart: Premium brands are launching new and smaller entry level sedans, trying to attract ever younger buyers. And Cadillac is no different. Our spy caught the 2021 Cadillac CT4 testing in Michigan. It’s expected to replace the larger ATS. Despite the camouflage, we can see design influences from the Escala concept; the wide grille and distinctive… Read More
Eye Spy: 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Episode 3803
STEPHANIE HART: We’re crazy about Corvettes here at MotorWeek. A radically new one is coming… and we’ve been waiting a long time for this. Our spy spotted the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette testing at Germany’s famous Nurburgring. Though camouflaged its clear this C8 is the first production mid-engine Corvette. LEDs light the front while below the round taillights… Read More
Eye Spy: GMC Granite
Stephanie Hart: The hot subcompact crossover market is getting a little more crowded. Our spy photographer caught these shots of what’s believed to be the GMC Granite. We spotted it being tested in Arizona. MotorWeek saw the concept when it was revealed at the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Back then, GMC called it an “urban utility… Read More
A Day at the Chesapeake Region Autocross
A Day at the Chesapeake Region Autocross By: Ryan Roche On Saturday July 21, 51 drivers gathered in a parking lot just off the Snowden River Parkway in Columbia, MD for the fourth race in the Porsche Club of America Chesapeake Region Autocross series. As drivers gathered for the pre-race meeting, volunteers from the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) and… Read More
Mini-Moto, Big Fun
Track Day at Sandy Hook Speedway By: Ryan Roche Vans and pick-up trucks loaded down with dirt bikes and race-gear crept out of the early morning fog and up the hill overlooking the track. Tents were setup and bikes were unloaded by yawning motorcycle enthusiasts still shaking off their Saturday nights. As bikes get unloaded parents feather choke levers… Read More
Tire Tracks: 1970 Datsun 240z Episode 3737, Episode 3751
In the late 1960s, imported Japanese cars were still a pretty rare sight on American roads. And when you did see one, it was likely small and boxy. Well, that all changed with the arrival of the 1970 Datsun “z-car”, a fastback two seater that would become one of the most popular sports cars ever. Our own Roger Mecca wanted to find out for himself why the… Read More
Eye Spy: 2019 Ford Ranger Wildtrak Episode 3736
As if there weren’t enough anticipation surrounding the arrival of the 2019 Ford Ranger mid-size pickup, it looks like Ford is already increasing its impact. Our spy photographer caught what appears to be a Ranger Wildtrak prototype in Michigan. This has been the luxury, off-road Ranger in other markets. Still, it’s not as raucous as the full-on Ranger Raptor… Read More
1975 Chevrolet Chevelle Laguna Type S-3 Episode 3731, Episode 3745
Most enthusiasts see the 1970s as the “dark ages” of American performance, blaming government regulations for taking all the fun out of cars. Well, our Joe Ligo ventures into that darkness and discovers a Chevrolet holdout you may have never heard of. JOE LIGO: Cities choking on smog... Traffic fatalities on the rise... While buyers loved their muscle cars,… Read More
Callaway Sledgehammer Corvette Episode 3723, Episode 3741
For the past few years, it seems like every new supercar to come along leapfrogs its hyper-horsepower rivals, trying to lay claim to the fastest top speed. But way back in 1988, one car set a mark of 254 miles per hour that stood for more than 20 years. That car has been out of the public eye ever since, but when the opportunity recently arose, we … Read More