Over 35 years, even 'MotorWeek' host John Davis can't predict every hit and miss

John Davis, who will be 68 in April, says he has no plans to slow down. He says he plans to remain the face of the show for the foreseeable future. (MotorWeek\/YouTube video)

February 16, 2016 05:00 AM

CHICAGO -- His booming voice and broad smile, familiar to millions of automotive enthusiasts for 35 years, has lost none of its verve, I observe as I watch John Davis, 67, describing the Volvo XC90 in a video clip at the Chicago Auto Show.

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