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The Future As We See It 40th Anniversary Special - Episode 4036, Episode 4048
For as long as there have been cars, there have been predictions of what’s coming next. But, just as the future never actually arrives, many crystal ball prophecies fall short. Add in a global pandemic and increasing calls to move away from fossil fuels, and it’s hard to say exactly what to expect in the next 40-years. But here’s how we see it right now. We’ve certainly…
2021 Ford Bronco Sport Episode 4035, Episode 4047
In case you’ve been living under a rock, the big news is that the beefy-look Ford Bronco is back! But, with a 2-pronged sub-brand approach that sees this compact Bronco Sport arrive before the no-holds barred Bronco itself. So, let’s see if this beefy looking crossover is worthy of the Bronco name, or just a jazzed up escape with a superiority complex. Ford calls the 2021…
2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Episode 4035
If there was anything constructive to come from Volkswagen’s 2015 Dieselgate scandal, it was that the brand quickly committed to stop making diesel and gasoline engines for passenger cars all together, and go all electric. Well before any brands who are making that commitment now. Well the first all-new EV effort to come from that strategy is here, the ID.4. Volkswagen is…
2021 BMW M440i Episode 4034, Episode 4046
It’s correct to say that 2021 sees the launch of the 2nd generation BMW 4 Series. We all know the history of this compact coupe is much longer and more important to the brand than that. So, they could choose to go the cautious route, or they could go bold. Well, all it takes is one look at the new 4 to see which path they chose. One thing’s for sure, you won’t miss this…
2021 Buick Envision Episode 4034
In 2017, Buick asked us to envision a new type of Buick. One that was not only built overseas, but designed to compete in the global compact luxury utility segment. And now that Buick is exclusively an SUV brand here, there’s more riding on it than ever. So let’s take a look at the redesigned Buick Envision. The 2021 Envision is a critical vehicle as Buick’s entry into…
2022 Acura MDX Episode 4033, Episode 4045
Quick, what is the best-selling luxury 3-row utility vehicle of all time? Time’s up. It’s the Acura MDX, with over a million on the road since it arrived for 2001. So let's find out what makes the MDX so popular, and what Acura has done to make it ever more so for 2022. These days, SUVs have a lot on their well-sculpted shoulders; especially in the luxury ranks, where…
2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Episode 4033
They seem to ask a lot of “what ifs?” over at Dodge. What if we build a 700-horsepower muscle car? What if we take its engine and make the fastest production sedan ever? What if we put that engine in a Jeep? And finally, why haven’t we stuffed that engine in our own Dodge Durango already? Well, for the answer to that one hold on tight. Dodge is not afraid of making…
2021 Karma GS-6 Episode 4032
All-new carmakers face a steep uphill battle. And trying to establish a new luxury brand is even harder. But, with the automotive landscape currently transitioning from fossil fuels to electric, there’s never been a better time to give it a shot. So let us introduce you to Karma Automotive, and their striking GS-6. While this 2021 GS-6 may be the first time you’ve heard…
2021 Cadillac Escalade Episode 4032, Episode 4044
When it comes to extravagance and simply flaunting it, the Cadillac Escalade is hard to beat. But, this big SUV is a lot more than just a rolling piece of automotive excess. It’s a lot of truck, with a lot of capability; and yes, a lot of bling. There’s Premium, there’s Luxury, and then there’s Premium Luxury; which happens to be how Cadillac describes this 2021 Escalade,…
2021 Ford F-150 Episode 4031, Episode 4043
As you can imagine, as the best selling vehicle in America year after year, we’ve tested an awful lot of Ford F-150 pickups over four-decades of MotorWeek. And if there’s a common thread, it’s innovation. Now, if like us, you’re wondering, “What will they think of next?” Well, let’s find out, with a test of the new 14th generation Ford F-150. American’s sure love…