---
title: "MotorWeek"
year: 1981
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/motorweek-1981"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 5467
imdb_id: "tt0244912"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 20
episodes_count: 765
runtime_minutes: 22
community_rating: 5.3
vote_count: 6
content_rating: "TV-G"
---

# MotorWeek (1981) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/motorweek-1981

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

MotorWeek is an American automotive television series that first premiered on October 15, 1981. Recognized as television’s longest-running automotive series, the program functions as a weekly magazine focused on the car industry. The show is hosted by automotive journalist John H. and is classified as a news and documentary program. As an award-winning production, MotorWeek provides viewers with unbiased, consumer-oriented automotive news. In addition to general industry updates, the series features various stories on related topics. The program has maintained a consistent presence in television broadcasting since its debut in 1981. By offering a blend of consumer advice and feature reporting, the series serves as a resource for those interested in the automotive world. The show is rated TV-G, reflecting its nature as a program suitable for a general audience. Through its decades of operation, the series has continued to deliver its signature format of news and in-depth automotive features to its viewers.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "This long-running automotive magazine series delivers consumer-focused car news and feature stories each week."

### Why Watch
- unbiased automotive reporting
- comprehensive consumer advice

### Caveats & Content Note
- niche subject matter
- Tone & Suitability: The program is rated TV-G and is suitable for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: informative, professional, educational, straightforward

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | PBS, PBS Living Amazon Channel, Thirteen | PBS, WETA+ | Amazon Video |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (1 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 1
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 1 (100%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 0 (0%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **John Davis** as *Self - Host*
- **Pat Goss** as *Self*
- **Brian Robinson** as *Self*
- **Yolanda Vazquez** as *Herself*
- **Lauren Morrison** as *Self*
- **Greg Carloss** as *Self*
- **Stephanie Hart** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When did MotorWeek premiere?
The series premiered on October 15, 1981.

### Q: What is the format of the show?
It is a weekly automotive magazine featuring news and related stories.

### Q: Who hosts the program?
The program is hosted by automotive journalist John H.

### Q: Is the show still running?
It is television's longest-running automotive series.

### Q: What is the show's rating?
The program is rated TV-G.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [MotorWeek — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/5467)
- [40th Anniversary - MotorWeek](https://motorweek.org/40th-anniversary/)
- [MotorWeek | TVmaze](https://www.tvmaze.com/shows/8488/motorweek)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*