MotorWeek

MotorWeek holds the title of the longest-running and most esteemed automotive television series. It first aired in 1981 and pioneered a new genre by being the first weekly program to provide consumer-focused reviews of cars and trucks, helpful DIY car maintenance tips, and updates on the latest happenings in the auto industry. Produced by Maryland Public Television, MotorWeek is broadcast on 92% of PBS stations across the country and is also available on MAVTV Motorsports Network and the V-me Spanish-language network. Having received numerous awards for excellence in automotive journalism, MotorWeek is a trusted source for automotive news both on television and online. Leading the show since its inception is John Davis, the host, senior executive producer, and creator of MotorWeek. The program is especially well-known for its popular Road Test reviews, where it assesses over 150 vehicles each season based on key consumer priorities such as price, practicality, performance, and fuel efficiency. Each year, MotorWeek recognizes the top vehicle with its “Best of the Year” Drivers’ Choice Award, which is presented at the Chicago Auto Show.

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Taking Gas from Trash and Turning It Into Useable Energy

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.
How to Get a Professional Paint Job for Your Car at Home

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.
More Fun, More Refinement, More Civic

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.
More Kicks To Kick Around In

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.
Chevrolet Corvette Reunites Driver and Passenger with Interior Update

1 week ago | motorweek.org | Alex Kellum

In grade school, we all heard the rumor that astronauts were able to see the Great Wall of China from space. According to NASA, it is “difficult or impossible to see from Earth orbit” without high-powered lenses. Back on Earth, recent spy photos taken with much less powerful optics have spotted changes to the C8 Corvette’s own Great Wall, and Chevrolet has officially confirmed it.
Toyota Corolla Hatch Gets Special FX; Corolla Cross Updated

1 week ago | motorweek.org | Alex Kellum

While the definition of a Toyota Corolla has shifted over the years, including a recent foray into the crossover segment, it still remains an affordable, honest commuter. This recognizable name is honoring the past with a new FX Edition for the hatchback, and looking to the future with a mid-cycle refresh for the Corolla Cross. The FX treatment had previously been applied to the Corolla sedan, both that and the hatch paying homage to the Corolla FX16 of the 1980’s.
2025 BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupe

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.
2025 VinFast VF8

1 week ago | motorweek.org | Jessica Ray

The Vietnamese EV startup, VinFast officially entered the U.S. market when it shipped the first VF8 Compact SUVs to California at the end of 2022. In 2023 they broke ground on a production facility in North Carolina and started opening a small number of dealerships around the country. But as we all know, life as an automotive startup is tough. The opening of the North Carolina plant has since been delayed and their dealer network is limited to say the least.
Ram 1500 Express Returns When We Needed it Most

1 week ago | motorweek.org | Alex Kellum
Volkswagen ID. Buzz Recalled for… a Rear Bench that’s Too Wide

1 week ago | motorweek.org | Alex Kellum

Automotive recalls are nothing to scoff at, especially when that faithful letter detailing a mass fault discovered in your vehicle finds its way into your hands. Owners of the Volkswagen ID. Buzz will be getting letters soon regarding a recall of a most peculiar sort: The third-row bench is just too wide. You can read it for yourself on the NHTSA website. The Volkswagen ID.