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In this episode, MotorWeek reveals its picks for best vehicles of the year, the 2011 Drivers' Choice Award winners. Also, first impressions of the 2012 BMW 6 Series Convertible and the 2011 Range Rover Sport. Plus, how to keep your cool when your air conditioner needs to be repaired. And it's wings vs. wheels as a Smart Car takes on a small plane. Continue
MotorWeek
In this episode, Infiniti joins the three-row crossover clan with the JX. Then find out what happens when both the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Charger achieve SRT8 status. Plus, first impressions of the 2013 Acura ILX and the 2013 Ford Taurus. Also, tips on keeping your vehicle's computer system charged. Continue
MotorWeek
In this episode, eco-friendly intersects with luxury and style in the Fisker Karma. Then the Audi TT RS finally earns some respect on the track. Plus, long-term updates of the 2012 Hyundai Accent and the 2011 Kia Sportage. Also, the Trabant enjoys a nostalgic revival, and electronic add-on products that can prevent vehicle damage. Continue
America Revealed
Over the years manufacturing has seen a great revolution. Robots are now doing many of the jobs that used to be done by people. The use of robots has enabled work to be carried faster and more safely, but it has meant fewer jobs for people. Continue
America Revealed
Yul takes part in a training session at the Volkswagen training center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Led by master trainer, Albert Graser, the teaching is a little different from what you might expect at an automotive training facility. New employees are taught about efficiency and being part of a production line by playing a game. Continue
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Experience the first days of life for wild creatures on NATURE, meet the smartest machine on earth with NOVA and see the evolution of US manufacturing on AMERICA REVEALED. 5/2/2012 Continue
NOVA
Investigate the world of artificial intelligence and the IBM supercomputer named "Watson." 5/2/2012 Continue
MotorWeek
In this episode, Jaguar unleashes its fastest production car ever, the XKR-S, then it's the newest member of the Prius family, the c. Plus, test driving tips, the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, and finding American muscle in Finland. Continue
America Revealed
The birth of highways nearly fifty years ago reshaped our communities. People no longer had to live in the busy cities and moved to the newly created suburbs. This has changed the way we live and the way we travel. We tracked the car journeys of everyone living in a small cul-de-sac in Colleyville, Texas for a week. We can see how the car has become a necessity of suburban life. Continue
MotorWeek
In this episode, affordable top-down fun with the Chrysler 200 Convertible, and the biggest MINI ever, the Cooper Countryman. Plus, first impressions of the 2012 Hyundai Accent and the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. Also, the dos and don'ts of car detailing, and traveling back in time on two wheels. Continue
MotorWeek
In this episode, we burn up the track in the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. Then it's a look at Volkswagen's high-performance hatchback, the Golf R. Plus, first impressions of the Mercedes-Benz SL 550 and the 2012 Hyundai Azera. Also, tips on choosing the best tires for your ride, as well as how ignition interlock systems are stopping trouble before it starts. Continue
MotorWeek
In this episode, the winner of the $16K Subcompact Shootout, then find out what happens when BMW tinkers with its best-selling 3 Series. Plus long-term updates of the 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX and the 2011 Volkswagen TDI. Also, advice on detecting air bag fraud, and why you don't have to sacrifice luxury for all-weather driving. Continue
America Revealed
Each dot in this data visualization represents one thousand factory workers. In this video we see the change in the number of manufacturing jobs there are today compared to the number there were twenty years ago. Continue
America Revealed
Yul meets Dennis Cueno, he is a site selector, and it is his job to help companies find locations for their factories. Together, they travel to Chattanooga, Tennessee to visit America's newest auto plant. This auto plant is owned by Volkswagen and is indicative of a current trend for automobile production in America. Continue
America Revealed
Re-evaluate your perceptions of the American manufacturing machine as host Yul Kwon introduces you to the men and women who are changing the system. 5/2/2012 Continue
MotorWeek
In this episode, Lexus takes a walk on the wild side with the LFA supercar, then it's the all-new Honda CR-V. Plus, first impressions of the 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth and the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. Also two wheelin' on the Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200, and advice on what to look for when buying a used car. Continue
America Revealed
Understand the intricacies, vulnerabilities and remarkable ingenuity required to keep up America's modern electric power grid up and running. 4/25/2012 Continue
America Revealed
Every driver in L.A. experiences sixty-four hours of delay every year. Yul looks into Los Angeles' transportation past to find out why its roads are so prone too gridlock. Yul gets a much clearer view of the city's traffic problems from the air when he meets Commander Chuck Street, traffic reporter and helicopter pilot. Continue
America Revealed
Yul travels to Montana to see a relic of early flight. Gas beacons were used to help airplanes navigate whilst travelling at night. Planes would follow the path of light provided by the beacons. Yul meets up with Mike Rogan who works for the Montana Department of Transportation, Aeronautics Division. It is Mike's job to maintain the gas beacons. Continue
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