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After two days in Switzerland Autoweek editors submitted their selections for awards from this year's Geneva motor show.
The Chevrolet Volt went low voltage as the factory prepares to suspend production for five weeks in March. The move is designed to reduce inventory of the hybrid sedan.
Autoweek's Mark Vaughn got behind the wheel of the new Fiat 500 Abarth for a test drive. Check out the video for a history lesson on the Abarth badge and insights on the pocket racer from our West Coast hot shoe.
There was plenty of buzz about car reveals leading up to the Geneva motor show. Yet many of those cars will not be coming to the United States. One that might make it here is the Ford Fiesta ST, cleared for Europe in 2013. With a turbocharged four-cylinder and standard Recaro seats, we say bring it on.
Ford took the title of the most fuel-efficient five-passenger vehicle as the all-electric Focus EV has a per-gallon equivalent of 105 mpg. The Focus EV takes only four hours to charge on a 240-volt connection and is estimated to save the average driver almost $10,000 in fuel costs over five years.Look for the Ford Focus EV to appear in 19 markets by the end of 2012.
The 2012 EyesOn Design event has voted to give controversial designer Chris Bangle its Lifetime Design Achievement Award. Bangle was the first American to become the chief of design for BMW. He also has worked with Opel and Fiat. The event occurs in June around metro Detroit.
Looking forward to that new Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 you ordered? Well, you'll be waiting a bit longer. Chevrolet has halted all deliveries for an “undisclosed issue.” Currently there is no time frame as to when the orders will be filled.
After two days in Switzerland, Autoweek editors submitted their selections for awards from this year's Geneva motor show. Those include Best in Show, Most Significant, Most Fun and Best Concept. Check out the article to see who the winners are.
Autoweek got some seat time with the third-generation Porsche Boxster S. Now with 311 hp, who is calling the Boxster a chick car now? Check out the article for a full review.
The 2013 NASCAR Ford Fusion took its first bow on track in January, and we've got the video to prove it. Ford Racing released the clip of the track time with Greg Biffle ad Rick Stenhouse Jr. behind the wheel.
One of the world's largest abandoned structures, the former Packard Automobile Plant in Detroit, is scheduled for demolition within 90 days. It's a haven for urban explorers and creative types. Check out the article for a glimpse into the history and story of the former luxury automaker's factory.
Friday marks the first day for the World Rally Championship Rally of Mexico.Ford driver Petter Solberg is in the lead at the end of stage one. Check autoweek.com/racing over the weekend for all of the latest WRC information.
Filipino automotive enthusiasts used an empty airstrip and their high-performance cars to raise money for typhoon victims. The group, TrackHos, released a short film of the day out on the track. Check it out.
Ford has added some duplicate audio and climate controls in the Super Duty lineup, in addition to the MyFord Touch controls. A new Platinum trim also will be offered. Check out the article for an image of the new controls and a Platinum Super Duty.
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