Also in this episode: General Motors talks partnership with French carmaker, Fiat honors Maserati with a special 500 and a pair of classic German cars head for the Desert Classic concours in Southern California. TRANSCRIPT-- First up today, Fiat pays homage to Maserati.-- Then, GM considers taking on a partner in Europe.-- And Mercedes-Benz gives us a first look at the AMG version of the SL roadster.Hi, I'm Jake, and this is Autoweek TV for Wednesday. Let's take a look at the car news:--Fiat previewed a new version of the 500 on Tuesday. It's called the Abarth 695 Tributo Maserati, and we'll...
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Also in this episode: Maserati upgrades the GranTurismo Sport, Chrysler offers another peek at the SRT Viper and Jack Roush takes the front row for Sunday's Daytona 500.TRANSCRIPT-- Ferrari is bringing a new sports car to Geneva.-- Maserati plans a few upgrades for the GranTurismo Sport.-- And the front row is set for Sunday's Daytona 500.Hi, I'm Andy, and this is Autoweek TV. Let's take a look at what's happening in the car world this Fat Tuesday:--The Ferrari stand at next month's Geneva motor show will showcase the successor to the 599 GTB Fiorano two-seater.The still-unnamed car, code-...
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The small Porsche SUV is named, a Le Mans trophy heads back to Ford and the government has new guidelines to fight in-car distractions. Transcript -- Porsche's small SUV gets a name. -- A Le Mans trophy finds its way back to Ford. -- And the government wants in-car distractions shut off. Hi, I'm Natalie, here to wrap up another week with a Friday edition of Autoweek TV. Here's what's happening in the car world. --- Apparently, Cajun wasn't a spicy enough name for Porsche. The German automaker says its new small SUV will be named the Macan. Porsche says the name comes from the Indonesian...
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Also in this episode: Cars are getting more reliable, classic cars head for the auction block in Florida and race-car driver Tommy Milner wrings out the Chevrolet Corvette 427 convertible.TRANSCRIPTThe Ferrari California is getting faster, cars in general are getting more reliable and there's going to be a heck of an auction on Amelia Island. All of that, plus Tommy Milner runs a Corvette right by a bed of nails. Stick around for what happens.I'm not Michelle or Julie; I'm Greg. This is Autoweek TV for Thursday. --The Ferrari California is getting in better shape. It's losing 66 pounds,...
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Also in this episode: The new SRT Viper gets a new snake badge, Kia previews the Cee'd for Geneva and the Chevrolet Camaro packs its bags for the United Kingdom . . . But Wait, There's More.TRANSCRIPT-- Audi shows a family car that really hauls.-- The SRT Viper gets a new mascot.-- And the Camaro heads to England. This is Autoweek TV for Wednesday.--Hi, I'm Jake, one of the usual hosts around here. Comforting to have someone you know, isn't it?OK, it's time for today's hot lap around the auto world.--Audi has a station wagon that really hauls--kids, groceries, mulch, pretty much whatever.But...
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Also in this episode: Kia rolls out a special-edition Soul, Irwindale Speedway closes its doors and Ducati's owner considers hanging a "for sale" sign.TRANSCRIPT-- A leak spills the beans on Infiniti's sports car.-- Kia discovers its southwestern Soul.-- And is that a "for sale" sign on Ducati?This is Autoweek TV for Tuesday.--Hi, I'm Andy, Autoweek's digital editor, one of the new hosts around here.Let's see what's been happening in the car world this Valentine's Day.--Infiniti's big debut for the Geneva motor show is a hybrid-electric sports car. And so far, we've only had a couple of...
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Also in this episode: BMW loads up the M6 for the Geneva motor show, Toyota offers Japan buyers a stripped-down sports coupe and Nissan says it's going racing in Australia again.TRANSCRIPT-- Kia is adding a rear-drive sedan to the family.-- BMW aims the new M6 at the Geneva motor show.-- And don't expect to find a stripped-down version of the FR-S on Scion lots anytime soon.This is the Autoweek daily for Monday.Hi, I'm Ken Ross, Autoweek's executive creative director. And this is our redesigned daily video show. We've got a new look and some new hosts, such as myself, joining Natalie and Jake....
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Also in this episode: Audi introduces the TT RS plus ahead of its Geneva motor show debut, while a redesigned Mitsubishi Outlander and the new Chevrolet Cruze station wagon are also set for the event. Plus, will we see a Bentley SUV unveiled? Our sources say yes.TRANSCRIPTTesla's Model S electric sedan has yet to go on sale but the California company is already showing off its next big thing--the Tesla Model X crossover.Tesla founder Elon Musk showed off a prototype of the Model X on Thursday night. At first glance, you will say there are similarities to a BMW X6 or a Honda Crosstour.The...
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In this episode: Touring the Chicago auto show to take a closer look at the Mazda MX-5 Miata, the Nissan 370Z, the Mopar concepts and the Chevrolet Corvette 427 convertible.TRANSCRIPTWelcome to Autoweek TV for Thursday. I'm Greg and we're here at the Chicago auto show again for day two of press days.Now we brought you most of the reveals yesterday. Today we're going to give you a closer look at some of the cooler rides here in the Windy City.--Now the MX-5 Miata from Mazda is one of several special-edition cars here in Chicago. It starts at about $32,000 for a six-speed manual and it begins...
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Also in this episode: Debuts of the GMC Acadia, the Hyundai Elantra coupe and the Acura ILX and RDX.TRANSCRIPTWelcome to the 2012 Chicago auto show. I'm Greg and this is Autoweek TV for Wednesday. We've got a big show lined up for you today--all of the reveals, all of the new sheetmetal, lots of new engines, lots of new technology.This is one of the largest consumer auto shows in the nation, so buckle up and we're going to have a walk around the floor.--Let's start off with the car that is probably the best in show. Autoweek doesn't actually give that award here in Chicago, but if we did,...
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Also in this episode: Formula One teams roll out their new cars, Mazda gets aggressive with prices for the CX-5 and Ferraris take to the ski slope.TRANSCRIPTWelcome to a Tuesday edition of Autoweek TV.In a minute, we'll watch Ferrari do something that most Prancing Horse owners would never do--drive their cars in the snow. But it proves a point.But first, let's drop the green flag on some car news:--The media preview for the Chicago auto show gets going tomorrow. And I'll be there to bring you reports from the floor of the McCormick Place convention center.But here's an early look at one of...
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Also in this episode: A refreshed Honda Civic will be in dealerships this fall, heavy demand in Japan might limit supplies of the Toyota Prius C in the United States and Nissan previews a new small car with the Invitation concept for the Geneva motor show.TRANSCRIPTOK, the big game is in the books and Eli Manning drives away in a new Chevrolet Corvette convertible. Lucky guy!And just in case you were overwhelmed by the Madonna halftime show, in just a minute we'll take another look at the Chrysler ad with Clint Eastwood.But let's get this Monday edition of Autoweek TV rolling with some car...
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Also in this episode: Fiat delays production of the baby Jeep, Mazda brings a special MX-5 Miata to the Chicago auto show and Volkswagen readies the diesel-powered Beetle.TRANSCRIPTWelcome to a Friday edition of Autoweek TV.In a minute, we'll give you a tour of the fascinating Milhous Brothers collection in Florida that's headed for the auction block later this month. So hang in there.Now, let's take a look at the news:--Fiat is delaying a program to build a baby Jeep in Europe. It is tapping on the brakes so it can expand the plant in Italy to boost production.But the delay also helps Fiat...
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Also in this episode: Kia designs a two-door Soul concept for the Chicago auto show, Audi sets the price on the R8 GT Spyder and time grows short for visiting the Jaguar Heritage Museum.TRANSCRIPTWelcome to a Thursday edition of Autoweek TV.Coming up, we'll tell you what it has been like to spend a year with the Subaru Impreza WRX STI. It wasn't dull, I can tell you that.But first, here's some car news:--Kia is exploring what might happen if you turbocharged the dancing Ham-stars with the Track'ster concept car for next week's Chicago auto show.The Track'ster is based on the Soul. Changes...
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Also in this episode: Ford turns the Fiesta into the B-Max wagon for Europe, Danica Patrick gets a guaranteed spot in the Daytona 500 field and Lamborghini might be considering a new SUV.TRANSCRIPTWelcome to a first-day-of-February edition of Autoweek TV.The Super Bowl ad hype continues. In today's installment, Volkswagen goes to the dogs. We've got the extended version of the ad for you to watch in just a minute.Now, here's what's going on in the car world:--Take a Ford Fiesta, jack it up into a small wagon, and you get the B-Max.Ford will introduce the production B-Max at the Geneva show in ...
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Also in this episode: We get a peek at the new SRT Viper, and watch the Super Bowl commercials from Acura and Toyota.TRANSCRIPTWelcome to a Tuesday edition of Autoweek TV.One day after we showed you Honda's Ferris Bueller ad for the Super Bowl, we've got Jerry Seinfeld pining for the new Acura NSX. Stick around.But first, here's some news from the car world:--OK, here's the teaser photo of the SRT Viper that showed up on the DriveSRT Facebook page last night.Not much detail, eh? But it does show that the new Viper will keep some familiar lines.We'll see the whole deal at the New York auto...
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Also in this episode: Actor Matthew Broderick takes a day off for the Honda CR-V, Hyundai gets pumped for the Super Bowl and AutoNation looks to buy used cars.TRANSCRIPTWelcome to a Monday edition of Autoweek TV.In a minute, we'll watch our friends at Hyundai summon the spirit of Rocky Balboa for a Super Bowl ad.Now, let's get started with a look at news from the car world:--Michael Shank has come close to winning the Rolex 24-hour race at Daytona the last seven years. He sealed the deal on the race's 50th anniversary.Shank's team claimed first and third places in the race that ended on...
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Also in this episode: A sneak peak at the new SRT Viper is coming, Roger Penske is honored with the Keith Crain award and Audi brings on the vampires for a Super Bowl ad.TRANSCRIPTTime to wrap up another work week--and get ready for a big weekend for car enthusiasts--with a Friday edition of Autoweek TV.The Super Bowl is now just nine days away from being played, but the ad contest is already in full swing. We'll take a look at one from Audi in just a moment.But first, let's take a hot lap of the car world:--Yesterday we gave you some details on BMW's new high-performance diesels that will...
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Also in this episode: Ford boosts the EcoBoost engine, Jeep goes dark with a new Grand Cherokee package and rally driver Rhys Millen works on his golf game.TRANSCRIPTWelcome to a Thursday edition of Autoweek TV.In a minute, we'll join rally driver Rhys Millen as he works on his golf game. It's pretty entertaining, so stick around.But first, let's see what's happening in the car world:--BMW is adding some diesel muscle to its performance lineup.The German automaker is will equip the 5-series, the X5 and the X6 versions of its new M Performance line with a tri-turbo diesel six-cylinder. This...
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Also in this episode: Bugatti brightens up a Veyron, the Saab museum is saved and a video pays homage to the beauty of racing.TRANSCRIPTWelcome to a Wednesday edition of Autoweek TV.Let's get today started with a birthday shoutout to retired NASCAR driver Buddy Baker. Buddy, who won the 1980 Daytona 500, turns 72 today. He is on the list of NASCAR's greatest 50 drivers.Now, here's the news:--NASCAR is getting revved up for its 2012 season. But Ford previewed the 2013 season on Tuesday with its new Fusion Sprint Cup car.The new car mimics the redesigned Fusion sedan that made its debut at the...
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