Maryland Public Television launches MotorWeek Car Raffle

Owings Mills, MD— To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the award-winning weekly automotive TV series MotorWeek, Maryland Public Television (MPT) is raffling off a stunning 2011 Honda hybrid vehicle. One lucky winner of MPT’s MotorWeek Car Raffle will drive off with a brand-new eco-friendly 2011 Honda Hybrid, their choice of either the CR-Z Hybrid Sport Coupe or the Insight Hybrid 5-door.

“As we continue to celebrate 30 unforgettable seasons that have helped to make MotorWeek a household name for so many, we’re pleased to offer a lucky driver out there the chance to win their choice of two incredible Honda hybrid vehicles,” said John Davis, executive-producer and host of MotorWeek. “We hope this will ultimately get the community thinking about the significant environmental impact we can all make by taking steps to reduce our dependence on the pump.”

Each chance to win is only $50: Purchase tickets online or download a mail-in order form. A limited number of only 2,000 tickets are available for the raffle benefiting MPT’s local programming initiatives and outreach efforts through the MPT Foundation, Inc. The grand prize drawing will be held June 21, 2011. Entrants need not be present to win.

About the Honda Insight Hybrid 5-door: The 2011 Insight’s sleek and sophisticated design makes this car one of the most aerodynamic hybrids on the market today. The front of the car is strong and lean with eye-catching projector-beam headlights. A highly efficient, 1.3-liter, 8-valve, i-VTEC® 4-cylinder engine and DC-brushless 13 kilowatt electric motor and continuously variable transmission (CVT) give the Insight plenty of zip. The taller rear helps this 5-door hybrid slip easily through the air, and unique LED brake lights complete the look. EPA: 40 mpg city/ 43 mpg highway. MSRP $18,950 with freight. Check out MotorWeek’s Road Test Review of the Insight.

About the Honda CR-Z Hybrid Sport Coupe: Continuing a long tradition of sporty two-seat coupes from Honda, the 2011 CR-Z Hybrid Sport Coupe-CVT provides an athletic and aggressive compact design with an expansive cargo area perfect for active lifestyles. Powered by a 1.5-liter i-VTEC® 4-cylinder engine with Integrated Motor Assist IMA® ,10-kilowatt electric motor and 100-volt battery pack the CR-Z kicks out an impressive 122 horsepower while maximizing fuel economy. EPA: 31 mpg city/ 37 mpg highway. MSRP $20,745 with freight. Check out MotorWeek’s Road Test Review of the CR-Z.

All raffle proceeds support Maryland Public Television (MPT), through the MPT Foundation, Inc., a registered 501(c) (3) charitable organization, organized to support MPT’s mission, noncommercial programming and community outreach activities. Read the complete rules. Details: www.mpt.org/raffle. Watch a promo on YouTube.

For more information on MPT, visit mpt.org and the MPT pressroom.