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MotorWeek is an automotive news and information program focused on car road tests, previews, and maintenance tips. The program is produced by Maryland Public Television for PBS and also airs on the commercial cable/satellite channel MAVTV. MotorWeek has been sponsored by various automotive industry companies over the years, including DieHard Batteries, State Farm Insurance, and WeatherTech. Its current primary underwriters are Lucas Oil, which also owns MAVTV, online auto parts retailer Rock Auto, and online tire retailer Tire Rack. MotorWeek has been hosted by John Davis since it premiered on October 15, 1981. Davis created the show for what was then known as the Maryland Center for Public Broadcasting (now Maryland Public Television) and also serves as its executive producer. From its inception until 1987, the program’s main segments emanated from Studio A at Maryland Public Television in Owings Mills, Maryland. Since 1987, all taping of the main segments are done outdoors in various locales. From 1988 to 1993, the program carried the year to its title, becoming MotorWeek ‘88, coinciding its seasons with the North American new car model year. Originally airing new, thirty-minute episodes for twenty-six weeks a year, MotorWeek airs new episodes year-round on both PBS and MAVTV. The show is also syndicated internationally through the American Forces Network. (en) |
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MotorWeek is an automotive news and information program focused on car road tests, previews, and maintenance tips. The program is produced by Maryland Public Television for PBS and also airs on the commercial cable/satellite channel MAVTV. MotorWeek has been sponsored by various automotive industry companies over the years, including DieHard Batteries, State Farm Insurance, and WeatherTech. Its current primary underwriters are Lucas Oil, which also owns MAVTV, online auto parts retailer Rock Auto, and online tire retailer Tire Rack. (en) |
