Auto World
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 explains,… 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 is… 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
Carroll Shelby Remembered
If there is one name that is truly synonymous with automotive performance here in the US, it’s Carroll Shelby. Well as many of you have heard, on May 10th Carroll Hall Shelby passed on at the age of 89. As a long time friend of MotorWeek, we had many run-ins with both Carroll and his legendary cars over the years, but it was 18-years ago, when we first got him to… Read More
Recovery & Reinvestment
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 garnered worldwide attention and debate, as much for its size: $787 Billion as for its wide-sweeping scope. The national impact was felt immediately through tax credits and by creating or saving millions of jobs, but a portion of that stimulus funding was invested in long-term automotive and alternative fuel… Read More
Tire Tracks: Winter Driving
Most people think that for true all weather capability, you need an SUV or a crossover. But as Roger Mecca discovered, the iciest roads can also be expertly handled by a traditional 4-door sedan. The key is making sure it’s equipped to fit the slick mission from the start. ROGER MECCA: Here in the mountain town of Jackson Hole, Wyoming the scenery is… Read More