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2021 GMC Yukon Denali Episode 4042
While there are some words in our automotive lexicon that are unnecessarily ambiguous, when it comes to GMC, we all know what Denali means. It says that you’re getting the best that GMC has to offer. So, let’s see how that applies to GMC’s all new Yukon full-size utility. GM’s trio of big SUVs is all-new for 2021; and since we’ve already tested the everyman Chevrolet…
2021 Audi RS 7 Episode 4041
Audi has a way of being a little stingy with their RS high performance models from Audi Sport, even more so here in the states; offering only certain models for limited amounts of time. This RS 7 5-door coupe for instance, hasn’t been available to us since 2018; but it’s back! And bringing with it a whole new level of Audi performance. For 2021, Audi has unleashed a…
2021 Kia K5 GT Episode 4040
We weren’t exactly sure what Kia was up to when they set aside years of Optima momentum to rename their midsize sedan the K5. Well it turns out that Kia makes a pretty good family 4-door no matter what name is on it. But, it is also just the start of unexpected things to come from Kia and the K5. Once in a while carmakers do things not necessarily because it’s the…
2021 Mini John Cooper Works GP Episode 4039
When it comes to sporty cars, abbreviations that get tacked onto the end of names tend to mean good things. And usually the more the better. So, when you see JCW, for John Cooper Works, added to a Mini Cooper hardtop along with GP, you know you're in for a good time. Big fun in a small package is what the Mini Cooper has always been about. Now, over the years, Minis…
2021 Kia Sorento Episode 4038, Episode 4050
As Kia’s longtime standard bearer in the midsize SUV field, the Sorento has seen a lot of changes in its 3 generations. But now with its larger Telluride in the mix, there’s time for even more, as the Sorento takes on a new role. So let's find out what that is. While not the first SUV in their lineup, the Kia Sorento is truly one of the vehicles that laid the foundation…
2021 Porsche 911 Turbo Episode 4038
If you saw this year’s MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Awards episode, you know that the Porsche 911 Turbo S earned a best dream machine award. That’s because every time we drove it, it felt like a dream come true. Well now, there’s a new “base” 911 Turbo, and as we’ll see, it’s anything but a basic sports car. If you love the idea of the Porsche 911 Turbo S, but are a little…
2021 Nissan Armada Episode 4037
The Nissan Armada is a big, capable SUV with style and features heavily influenced by their Infiniti luxury division. But in the grand scheme of full-size, 3-row, truck-based utilities, it tends to get lost in the shuffle. So, Nissan has updated the Armada in hopes of putting more wind in its “sales”. Like most automakers these days, Nissan does plenty of dealing in…
2021 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Episode 4037
For many folks when it comes to the Chevrolet Corvette, it’s just got to be a convertible. Well, those fans have had to wait a while as Chevrolet struggled to keep up with demand for the reborn Stingray, while also handling the pandemic, shutdowns, and part shortages. Well, it’s finally here and for the first time, it’s a hardtop! For most of us at MotorWeek, as soon as…
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…