Motor Week - Season 1

1. Episode 1

Aired: 10/2/1997

In this episode of Motor Week, Ginny Buckley gets behind the wheel of the all new VW Golf, on sale here in the new year, we see the final days of the Frankfurt International Motor Show, and Mike Rutherford reports on some of the most significant points for him, one of which is the new Suzuki Sports Car, the C2 which was to be sold the following year.

2. Episode 2

Aired: 10/9/1997

In this episode of Motor Week, a Peugeot concept confused between being a car or a boat, the GDI engine from Mitsubishi and how much of a breakthrough is it, Ginny Buckley reviews the Ford Puma, it looks good, drives great but what's it like to live with, and Mike Rutherford investigates the latest news from the Korean company Daewoo.

3. Episode 3

Aired: 10/16/1997

In this episode of Motor week, Ginny Buckley reviews the new model Saab 95, we discover how you may never have to change a flat tire at the roadside again; and a Motor Week exclusive - Mike Rutherford testing the brand new Marcos GTS, but first we join Mike at another launch - the Citroen Xsara.

4. Episode 4

Aired: 10/23/1997

In this episode of Motor Week, Ginny Buckley and Mike Rutherford present the show from the London Motor Show and Ginny looks at the new makes and versions of cars and gives her own guide to supercars featuring a V12 engine including the 2 liter GTS Marcos and the Mantis racer with 400 break horsepower. Ex British Prime Minster Tony Blair talks about Britain's Motor industry and Ed Burger from Cadillac USA talks about the UK market for the car. At the Daewoo stand, Monsieur Mange Tout is eating a car! Yes, you read that right. Jamie Borwich of LTI Talks about London taxis and Mike Rutherford gives us an insight into his motoring world.

5. Episode 5

Aired: 10/30/1997

In this episode of Motor Week, Ginny Buckley tells us what it's like to own the Porsche Boxster and Mike Rutherford reveals his views on Motorist Training, but first Ginny and Mike are at Earl's Court for the London Motor Show.

6. Episode 6

Aired: 11/6/1997

This episode of Motor Week is brought exclusively from the Tokyo Motor Show. Mike Rutherford explores the vast array of vehicles which were due to hit the streets at the time and some of the main stands featured are from Suzuki, Mitsubishi and Honda, with interviews from some of the richest men in Japan.

7. Episode 7

Aired: 11/13/1997

In this episode of Motor Week, Mike Rutherford introduces the show from Regent's Park at Central London, where he tests out the Jaguar XJ Sport. In technology we look at the airbag by VRW and Ginny Buckley looks at multi purpose vehicles and asks whether they are the motor to be seen in. There is also a focus on the Daihatsu phone line where you get the car bought to you to test drive. Mike is also back at the London Motor Show and Steve Fowler talks about crash tests. The car of the week at the time is the Mercedes Benz M Class.

8. Episode 8

Aired: 11/20/1997

In this jam packed episode of Motor Week, Mike Rutherford test drives the new 4 Wheel Drive Volvo V70, we look at voice activated car and discuss the sell out deal of Rolls Royce, Gerry McGovern drives the Land Rover Freelander, and finally Mike simulates the escape routines from overturned vehicles at the Audi testing ground. With guests Mike Bryars, Charles Szulux and Bob Smith.

9. Episode 9

Aired: 11/27/1997

In this episode of Motor Week, Ginny Buckley reviews the estate version of the Volkswagen Passat and Mike Rutherford talks to Stephanie Schroeder about the Intel connected car PC, Ian Royle will be taking a look at the Nissan Skyline GTR, and Mike gives advice on car safety. With guests Graham Biggs and Andy Middlehurst

10. Episode 10

Aired: 12/4/1997

In this episode of Motor Week, Mike Rutherford test drives the Kia Elan, Ginny Buckley talks to Neil W. Ressler of Ford about the development of Hydrogen-powered electric engines, and Ian Royle put the Subaru Forester through its paces. We also see footage of three new cars on the Toyota production line: The Avensis, The Prius and the MR-S.

11. Episode 11

Aired: 12/11/1997

This week on Motor Week, Ginny Buckley drives the Land Rover Freelander, We take a look at the Frontera challenge team to see how they are doing and Mike Rutherford drives the Suzuki Wagon R+. Plus, we look at the British based team attempting to set a new world record for driving around the globe who left London on October 1st of 1997.

12. Episode 12

Aired: 12/18/1997

This week on Motor Week, Ian Royle drives the new Daewoo that's all their own design, we take a look at the computer power behind Fords new models and Mike Rutherford talks to Len Hunt, the managing director of Audi UK, about the Audi S4.

13. Episode 13

Aired: 12/25/1997

This week on Motor Week, Mike Rutherford reviews the Kia Enterprise V3.6 CEO, designed to compete with such makes a Jaguar and Mercedes, Ian Royle takes a look at the top of the range estate cars which are the Mercedes E Class and the BMW 5 Series. He also drives the latest models, The Mercedes E430 Estate and the BMW 540 Touring. We also got a review of the Chrysler Concept Cars and a update on the final part of the Frontera world challenge.

14. Episode 14

Aired: 1/1/1998

This week on Motor Week, we are taking a break and looking back at the past year, and Mike Rutherford's Round the World in 130 days. Mike is reminiscing about all his journeys around the globe visiting various Motor events in countries including Argentina, Germany, France, South Korea and Ireland.

15. Episode 15

Aired: 1/8/1998

In this episode of Motor Week, we continue our special programme with highlights from the past year, and Mike Rutherford's Round the World in 130 days. This time Mike is reminiscing about all his trips to motor shows in France, Norway, Japan and Outer Mongolia

16. Episode 16

Aired: 1/15/1998

This week on Motor Week we come direct from Detroit, USA. This is the only UK programme to bring you detailed coverage of the 1998 North American Auto Show. We look at the new VW Beetles, the new Aston Martin and a 4x4 based on a Ford Escort. Plus, Ian Royle takes a drive in the new Audi S8.

17. Motor Week - S01E17 [1998.01.19]

Aired: 1/22/1998

In this episode, the wraps come off the astonishing Aston Martin at the Detroit Show, Howard Stableford tries out gas proportion with a by fuel Volvo, and we report on an alliance which will accelerate fuel cell development.

18. Episode 18

Aired: 1/29/1998

This week on Motor Week, presented by Ginny Buckley, Ian Royle and Mike Rutherford, we continue our reports from the Detroit International Motorshow, starting with a report on one of the biggest stars of the show, the new VW Beetle. Plus, Mike Rutherford drives the brand new Caterham Superlight R.

19. Episode 19

Aired: 2/5/1998

20. The Tree of Life

Aired: 2/12/1998

In this episode we feature items on the 1998 Car of the Year including the Alfa Romeo 156, the Ford Galaxy and the Noble M10 - giving them all a test drive and telling the pros and cons to purchasing these vehicles.

21. Episode 21

Aired: 2/19/1998

In this episode, Howard Stableford is test driving the new Toyota Lexus SL 400, Mike Rutherford is looking at off roaders, and there is a look at the launch of Bristol Cars New Blenheim 2. Ginny Buckley is also looking at the brand new Land Rover Freelander and as always there is a general update with Motor Week news.

22. Episode 22

Aired: 2/26/1998

On this episode of Motor Week, we welcome you directly from the Governors House on Park Lane in London for the 21st What Car of the Year Awards. We start with nominations for the best city car, shortlisting Fords KA, the Seat Arose and the Fiat Cinquecento Sport. There are also awards for performance, safety, economy, warranty and finally the car of the year award!

23. Episode 23

Aired: 3/5/1998

In this episode of Motor Week, Ginny Buckley test drives the Mercedes CLK, Mike Rutherford takes a look at the new VW Beetle at the LA Auto show and Howard Stableford checks out the Toyota Avensis CDX Estate.

24. Episode 24

Aired: 3/12/1998

Presented by Ginny Buckley and Mike Rutherford, this time they visit the Geneva Motor Show. They take a look at the latest models that are soon to be available in the UK and talk to some of the design teams behind the new models. They include the Ford Focus - the new Escort replacement, the Silver Seraph - A Rolls Royce & BMW Collaboration, the Nissan Micra by Toyota, the BMW 3 series, and the new "Space Star" by Mitsubishi.

25. Episode 25

Aired: 3/19/1998

In this episode of Motor Week, Ginny Buckley & Mike Rutherford are at the Geneva Motor Show where we're taking a look at the Renault Z0, the Renault Clio, the Seat Bolero, the Jaguar XKR and the Volkswagen W12 Coupe. Peter Baker also checks out the Citroen Xantia and Ginny Buckley test drives the Peugeot 306 Estate.