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How do you keep a TV show about cars on the air for 45 years? You make sure "the cars are the stars." 🌟📺

In this monumental episode, we sit down with John Davis, the creator, host, and executive producer of MotorWeek. Since 1981, John has been the trusted voice of automotive journalism, guiding millions of viewers through the evolution of the car industry on PBS.

We dive deep into the show's origins (it started as an idea while producing Wall Street Week!), the philosophy behind their famous "instrumented testing," and John's personal garage—including the Italian exotic he restored in a one-bedroom apartment.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

📺 The Origin Story: How John pitched the idea of an "automotive magazine for television" in 1978 and launched MotorWeek in just six weeks in 1981.
🇮🇹 The Pantera Project: The incredible story of buying a 1975 De Tomaso Pantera, restoring it himself, and selling it to buy his first house (and a Corvette).
🏎️ Car History: Why John bought a 1979 Corvette anniversary edition and why he still misses that Pantera today.
⚡ Living Electric: John’s honest take on daily driving a 2024 Fiat 500e and why he chose it to replace his Mini Cooper.
🧪 The Science of Reviews: Why MotorWeek is one of only three publications that still performs rigorous, scientific instrumented testing on every car.

Whether you grew up watching MotorWeek on Saturday mornings or you're a student of automotive media, this is a masterclass from the man who invented the genre.

🔗 Links & Resources:

Watch the MotorWeek 45th Anniversary Special: https://youtu.be/Vq1H8gVQKP4?si=yoph4G81bpNkudHn
Visit the show online: motorweek.org
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