Tom Murphy

Royal Oak

Executive Editor at Autoweek

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Articles

2025 Ford Super Duty Pushes Premium Truck Pricing Even Higher

1 week 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 weeks 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.
2025 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X Crew Cab 4x4 Photo Gallery

1 month ago | autoweek.com | Tom Murphy

Skip to Content‘Afterburn Orange’ is the official exterior color of our test model, but the lava accents carry over to the inside, too. By Tom MurphyPublished: Mar 25, 2025 3:26 PM EDTTom joined Autoweek in 2022 after nearly 25 years as an editor at WardsAuto, and 10 years as a daily newspaper reporter before that. He’s been in metro Detroit all his life. His personal cars have been downright practical, and he’s happy paying them off and enjoying several years of debt-free motoring.
BMW iX3 EV Is on the Way, Then a Sedan—and Neue Klasse ICE Models

1 month ago | autoweek.com | Tom Murphy

Following the iX3 will be more than 40 models of all drivetrain variants, including a sedan as the second Neue Klasse vehicle. By Tom MurphyPublished: Mar 14, 2025 6:31 PM EDT1Hot Weather Neue Klasse Testing in South AfricaBMW iX3 EV (left) and the "sporty sedan" begin Neue Klasse rollout. 2Hot Weather Neue Klasse Testing in South AfricaBMW iX3 EV (left) and the "sporty sedan" begin Neue Klasse rollout.
Why Porsche’s Next 911 Should Have a Battery-Electric Version

1 month ago | autoweek.com | Tom Murphy

Porsche is introducing all-electric versions throughout its portfolio, but Stuttgart doubts the world is ready for a battery-electric 911 (even though Zelectric already has one on the road, above). Engineers in Weissach have developed hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and all-electric powertrains that compromise none of Porsche’s high-performance attributes. If those engineers can build an all-electric 911 that upholds this heralded sports car’s legacy, then no one should be surprised.
Continental Hub Motor Concept Does More than Drive the Wheels

1 month ago | autoweek.com | Tom Murphy

German supplier Continental says it is close to production for wheel hub motors that integrate braking, whether the customer wants disc or drums, or hydraulic or dry brake-by-wire. Conti will package its brake components with a patented dual-rotor, radial-flux motor, supplied by DeepDrive, to drive the wheels. The technology will be road-ready soon, the partners say, and a contract is close to being signed with a European automaker for production to begin in 2028.
EV Charging Stations from IONNA JV Are Coming to These Cities

2 months ago | autoweek.com | Tom Murphy

IONNA EV charging joint venture steps beyond public beta testing of the early examples of these new chargers to full-scale national release. In 2024, the IONNA network completed more than 4,400 charging sessions, dispensing nearly 63,000 kilowatt-hours of energy. Several new "Rechargery" stations are opening this year (including at Sheetz restaurant chain pictured above), and the plan is for 30,000 charging bays in the US by 2030.
Here’s the Plan to Save Chrysler and Alfa Romeo Brands in the US

Jan 31, 2025 | autoweek.com | Tom Murphy

Christine Feuell’s focus is on two iconic brands that have become increasingly marginalized, either by way of corporate product decisions or reduced showroom traffic. Chrysler will refresh its Pacifica minivan in 2026, followed by a new, affordable two-row crossover, and then a product to be named later that will be inspired by the dramatic Halcyon concept. Alfa Romeo will replace the Stelvio crossover and Giulia sedan next year.
Can Cadillac Reach Intended Audience with Celestiq, Lyriq, Optiq?

Jan 23, 2025 | autoweek.com | Tom Murphy

Based on Cadillac’s confirmed product plans, the brand is looking further down the road to a time when battery-electric vehicles could outsell their internal-combustion counterparts. The Celestiq ultra-luxury cruiser and Opulent Velocity concept show Cadillac is dreaming big, but it’s also launching four other more affordable EVs in the next six months.
How Stellantis Lured Ram Boss Tim Kuniskis Back—and Why He Took the Job

Jan 15, 2025 | autoweek.com | Tom Murphy

Carlos Tavares resigned under pressure on Sunday, December 1, and Tim Kuniskis rejoined the company a week later, on Monday December 9, as Ram Brand CEO, his old job. Kuniskis returns to a different company, reporting now to Antonio Filosa, who oversees the regions of North and South America for Stellantis.