Car of the Month
Each month, MotorWeek host John Davis selects a vehicle to highlight that has the potential to be a game-changer, sets a new benchmark in its class, or exemplifies the latest trend in the automotive world.
2015 Chevrolet Trax 1.05.2015
Sport utility vehicles are coming in ever more shapes and sizes these days, so love them or hate them; they’re not going away anytime soon. In that vein, the subcompact 2015 Chevrolet Trax plays into the really small crossover segment, one that most experts think is ready for explosive growth. While most tiny-ute efforts so far have been luxury oriented like the… Read More
2015 Chevrolet Colorado 12.05.2014
While Ford is making big pickup waves with the aluminum bodied F-150 full-sizer, General Motors has been busy reviving the mid-size truck segment with an all-new 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, and its companion, GMC Canyon. GM put a lot of emphasis on aerodynamics with their new trucks, adding active grille shutters, a tailgate spoiler, and a low hanging front… Read More
2015 Ford F-150 11.03.2014
When you build the bestselling vehicle in the land for over a generation, all major changes need to be done with care. But, being careful does not mean playing it safe. At least, not if you are the Ford Motor Company and the vehicle in question is the F-150 pickup truck series. By now you’ve likely heard that the 2015 Ford F-150 is not just all-new in design, but… Read More
2015 Alfa Romeo 4C 10.03.2014
We’ve been hearing promises of Alfa Romeo eminent return to America for what seems like an eternity. Indeed, they did put a toe back into our waters with the exotic 8C Competizione in 2009, followed by the Spider in 2010. As for a car that more than a few dozen Yanks might actually have a crack at it, took until now and the 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C. Let’s say upfront… Read More
2015 Acura TLX 9.02.2014
The all-new 2015 Acura TLX follows a line of admirable cars that succeeded in blending athleticism with top shelf amenities and high technology; a formula that pretty much defines today’s middle-weight luxury sport sedan segment such as the BMW 3-Series and Audi A3. In many ways the new TLX is two cars in one, as it replaces both the TL and TSX to become the… Read More
2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid 8.01.2014
The 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid is the brand’s first attempt at a hybrid. Given its compact size and tough personality, it makes a lot of sense that Subaru chose this model for its initial foray into the world of gas/electric hybrids. Despite Subaru’s corporate connection with Toyota, the drivetrain is all their own. While short of being a Prius-like… Read More
2014 Mini Cooper Hardtop 7.01.2014
The 2014 model year sees the arrival of the 3rd generation of the “new” Mini Cooper, and it has undergone it’s most extensive redesign since the Cooper drove into the modern age for 2002. Like virtually all reworks these days, the Cooper has grown, especially in overall length. But, the classic shape remains. However, diehard fans will instantly notice the bolder… Read More
2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI 6.02.2014
There is one thing for sure about Volkswagen: They definitely know how to build iconic cars -- From the Beetle, to the Microbus, to the Rabbit…which was actually just the American name for the first edition of the bestselling VW of all time, the Golf. Now after 40 years, and managing nearly 30 million in sales, the 2015 Golf is again all-new. While it has been on… Read More
2015 Subaru WRX STI 5.02.2014
MotorWeek awarded the Subaru WRX its Drivers’ Choice Award as Best Sport Sedan for 2014 based on how much more fun it was to drive, and how much less it cost compared to other four-door performance rivals. Still, even while handing out the honors, we knew that another shoe from Subaru was about to drop in the guise of an all new WRX STI, the brand’s traditional… Read More
2015 Honda Fit 4.02.2014
Following a strong year, Honda looks to stay in fighting trim with an all-new generation of the Fit sub-compact hatchback. With far more intense small car competition these days, it’s no surprise that the Fit has received a total overhaul for the 2015 model year. The latest Fit is both shorter and wider than before, although wheelbase as increased by over an… Read More