Tom Murphy

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Executive Editor at Autoweek

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Articles

Top Designers Bring Special Cars to Honor Their Colleague—and Teacher

2 weeks ago | autoweek.com | Tom Murphy

Bill Robinson died three years ago at age 96 after designing Chryslers and Packards, then teaching transportation design for 22 years. By Tom MurphyPublished: Jun 12, 2025A trio of Jaguar E-Types. That's Bill Robinson's 2010 Dodge Challenger, which he drove until he was 94, parked in front of his church since 1958, Kirk in the Hills Presbyterian in Bloomfield Township, Michigan. Bill Robinson had a need for speed, cruising and racing as a young man.
When in Sweden, See the Classic Cars, Trucks, and More at World of Volvo

2 weeks ago | autoweek.com | Tom Murphy

It’s been open for a year now, the new World of Volvo museum that tells the story of Swedish automaker Volvo, which celebrates 100 years in business in 1927, founded here in Gothenburg. The building itself is a fascinating web of massive curved hardwood ribs extending from the floor and supporting a circular roof. Its Scandinavian design shares certain design elements with the cars featured inside.
Can Two New Trims, FWD, Crank Up Sales of 2026 GMC Terrain?

3 weeks ago | autoweek.com | Tom Murphy

Two upper trim levels (AT4 and Denali) are arriving now as 2026 models, adding new content beyond what appeared on the all-new 2025 Terrain Elevation. All-wheel drive is standard on AT4 and Denali trims and available on Elevation. But for 2026, the base Terrain Elevation will be front-drive, with a CVT. No matter which trim you choose, the method of propulsion will be the same: a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that moves the new Terrain capably with 175 hp and 203 lb-ft of torque.
Gallery: Calling All 12-Cylinder Classics to Packard Proving Grounds

4 weeks ago | autoweek.com | Tom Murphy

Museum-quality Packards from the 1930s return to the Michigan proving grounds where these classics earned validation. By Tom MurphyPublished: May 30, 2025V12 in the 1933 Packard 1005 Twelve Coupe Roadster gets an inspection. Joe and Debbie Coletta of Highland Park, Illinois, own the car. Rain forced owners to seek refuge in the Lodge at the Packard Proving Grounds.
2026 Toyota bZ Photo Gallery

1 month ago | autoweek.com | Tom Murphy

Skip to ContentToyota’s two-row midsize all-electric crossover gets much more than just a simplified name for the new model year. By Tom MurphyPublished: May 27, 20252026 Toyota bZ Woodland edition. 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland edition. 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland edition. 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland edition. 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland edition. 2026 Toyota bZ Limited FWD in Supersonic Red with black roof. 2026 Toyota bZ Limited FWD in Supersonic Red with black roof.
Toyota’s Tariff Advice Is to Stay Calm and Focus on the Customers

1 month ago | autoweek.com | Tom Murphy

Toyota’s Mark Templin said the world’s largest automaker is not prepared yet to discuss pricing incentives or other short-term tactics to deal with tariffs. “Since half the vehicles we sell in US are imported, a 25% tariff on all imported vehicles is not sustainable longer term without significant price increases,” Templin said. “Over the past 68 years, Toyota has invested nearly $50 billion in the US and created over 48,000 jobs,” he said.
2026 Infiniti QX60 Gets Sport Trim-but No Extra Power or Torque

1 month ago | autoweek.com | Tom Murphy

The updated 2026 QX60 arrives at showrooms this summer with a first-ever Sport trim and new stylistic flourishes, new Deep Emerald paint (above), and some interior upgrades. New Sport grade was designed to look dynamic and gets gloss black 20-inch rims and dark exterior accents—but the same 268-hp four-cylinder VC Turbo. A new Klipsch sound system can focus phone call audio purely on the driver’s seat while passengers keep listening to the music.
For '26, Toyota Launching All-New EV, a Black Edition, Renamed EV

1 month ago | autoweek.com | Tom Murphy

Since May 1, Toyota has announced five new or refreshed products for the 2026 model year, and more might be coming next week. For 2026, the Toyota C-HR will be recast for battery-electric duty, while retaining its coupe-like profile and subcompact crossover position, below the larger crossover formerly known as bZ4X. For ’26, the refreshed Corolla Cross gets new front facia treatments and grilles and newly available 10.5-inch touchscreen, and a new exterior color, Cavalry Blue.
2025 Ford Super Duty Pushes Premium Truck Pricing Even Higher

2 months ago | autoweek.com | Tom Murphy

It’s not a new phenomenon to find a full-size pickup truck stickering for well over $60,000 on a dealer lot in many parts of the US. All three Detroit automakers have been milking that cash cow for more than a decade, and Ford has discovered there’s still room at the top for a big diesel truck that can pull a stump out of the ground while the driver enjoys a swanky interior.
2025 Mini Cooper and Countryman JCW Photo Gallery

2 months ago | autoweek.com | Tom Murphy

Skip to ContentA joyride in these two fully redesigned hot hatches is truly worthwhile. By Tom MurphyPublished: Apr 11, 202512025 Mini Countryman JCW All4. 22025 Mini Countryman JCW All4. 32025 Mini Countryman JCW All4. 42025 Mini Countryman JCW All4. 52025 Mini Countryman JCW All4. 62025 Mini Countryman JCW All4. 72025 Mini Countryman JCW All4 at Tybee Lighthouse in Georgia. 82025 Mini Cooper JCW 2 Door Hardtop at historic Fort Jackson near Savannah. 92025 Mini Cooper JCW 2 Door Hardtop.