Jessica Ray

1 week ago | motorweek.org | Jessica Ray

JOHN DAVIS: The ultimate goal of recycling is to find a beneficial use for all of the stuff we use and discard every day. We already know that paper, plastics and metals can be repurposed into new consumer products. Well, America’s largest landfill operator recently showed us how organic waste matter is being used to create sustainable, clean energy for our homes and vehicles.

1 week ago | motorweek.org | Jessica Ray

High volume, low pressure may be the beginnings of a good paint job, but ending with a finish that you’re proud of takes more than just the right tools for the job. So, here’s Dan Maffett with the skills to match on MotorWeek’s “Your Drive.”DAN MAFFETT: It’s undeniable: The best paint jobs in the world are done with HVLP paint guns. Now these are high volume, low pressure air guns. Now, people think you can’t do this at home, but you definitely can.

1 week ago | motorweek.org | Jessica Ray

If you’re looking at buying a Honda Civic Si instead of a standard Civic, chances are, you’re the kind of driver that actually enjoys being behind the wheel and wants a fun-to-drive car that injects some pure enjoyment into your daily grind. Well, good news! There’s an updated Civic Si that promises to deliver more fun and refinement than ever!The 2025 Honda Civic Si spearheads a revised Civic lineup that also sees the return of a Hybrid to the roster, something that’s been missing since 2015.

1 week ago | motorweek.org | Jessica Ray

Nissan began kicking around the idea of replacing their subcompact Juke with a much more modern crossover ute more than a decade ago. But it wasn’t until 2018 that the Kicks finally stepped onto our shores. Turned out it was a smart move, one that Nissan hopes to build upon with this all-new second generation kicks. So, let’s see if it kicks up more good things for Nissan.

1 week ago | motorweek.org | Jessica Ray

If you’re looking at this 2025 BMW 430i xDrive thinking “how is that a coupe?” Well, you’re right, it isn’t. Not by the traditional definition, at least. This is a Gran Coupe, BMW’s way of saying a five-door liftback. 2025 sees a modest update, including the typical assortment of updated bodywork: headlights, grille, fascias, and new wheels. Behind that freshened grille is an updated powertrain featuring a new 48-volt mild hybrid system.