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Video: Rally driver Ken Block takes motocross star Ricky Carmichael for a ride

Driver Ken Block has done some amazing tricks with a rally car in his Gymkhana videos. Block’s newest video takes us along has he gives a ride to motocross and X Games star Ricky Carmichael in his Ford Fiesta rally car. Enjoy the ride. Continue reading

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Video: Darrel Waltrip does hot laps with V8 Supercar driver Jason Bright

One of the most entertaining things to come out of the Bathurst 1000 last weekend in Australia–besides Garth Tander and Nick Percat taking the checkered flag–was ex-NASCAR driver and commentator Darrel Waltrip going for a wild hot lap with V8… Continue reading

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Bankruptcy looms for cash-starved Saab

The future is growing dim for SaaSaab. Continue reading

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Jaguar future products: Small sedan, ‘spiritual successor’ to E-Type on the way

Jaguar is expected to add a sports car based on the C-X16 concept shown in September at the Frankfurt auto show. Executives said the car is nearly ready for production. Continue reading

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AUTOWEEK TV: Test-driving the Bugatti Veyron

Also in this episode: Chevrolet confirms that it will sell a convertible version of the Camaro ZL1, and that the new Continue reading

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Mercedes-Benz future products: Small cars to drive growth

Mercedes-Benz’s U.S. Continue reading

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Nissan plays catch-up on quality

Stung by slumping U.S. quality scores, Nissan Motor Co. will overhaul quality control in a bid to catch Japanese and Korean rivals boasting better customer satisfaction. Continue reading

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New BMW 3-series to be revealed on Oct. 14

If you’re a fan of BMWs, mark your calendar for Friday, Oct. 14. That’s when the German automaker will take the wraps off the redesigned 3-series. Continue reading

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2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302, an Autoweek Drivers Log Car Review

EDITOR WES RAYNAL: I love that Ford did a new Mustang Boss 302. It’s a classic nameplate and one that deserved reviving. Continue reading

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AUTOWEEK TV: A closer look at the 2012 Kia Rio

Also in this episode: There’s only one minivan in Chrysler’s future, the 2011 Continue reading

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