FYI
Consumer reporter Stephanie Hart covers nearly every trend and tip in the automobile industry in her fun and fact-filled consumer reports.
2019 Consumer Electronic Show
MotorWeek was recently in Las Vegas for this year’s consumer electronics show. As usual, it was the first outing for cutting edge TVs, cell phones, tablets, and everything high tech. But, in recent years automakers have also been swarming the event to show off autonomous technology, EV powertrains, and their most advanced models. As our Stephanie Hart shows us,… Read More
Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary
This year marks a big milestone for a miniature car brand that’s loved by kids of all ages, as well as coveted by collectors worldwide. I’m talking about Hot Wheels, as it turns 50 years old! So, what better time to examine the past, present and future of this iconic nameplate. Our Stephanie Hart had the rare chance to go behind the scenes at Mattel... where Hot… Read More
Mcity
What the future holds for the automobile is fascinating, but at times baffling. Scores of automotive researchers at the University of Michigan are working hard at trying to bridge the gap between cars we know and love today, and the automated and driverless cars planned for tomorrow. Our Stephanie Hart had a rare opportunity to explore the grounds of their Mcity… Read More
Greenbrier Concours
The Greenbrier is a posh 11-hundred acre mountain resort in West Virginia. It’s hosted numerous presidents, royalty, and countless celebrities. But it has never hosted a Concours d’elegance, until now that is. And, it was world class, with everything from brass era motorcars to pre-war production models to the most exotic of sports cars. Our Stephanie Hart was… Read More
Stepped Up Safety
The next time you go shopping for a new car, don’t be surprised if it has a standard rear backup camera. Automakers were given two years to add cameras, and that phase in period is over. Indeed, research by the insurance institute for highway safety shows that backup cameras are very effective. And, when paired with other active safety features, back up crashes… Read More
Katzkin Interiors
An automobile that matches your unique personality is a must. That sentiment helps fuel the global car accessories market. A 360-billion-dollar industry! Custom automotive interiors are a big chunk of that. Millions which are crafted by a company you’ve probably never heard of - Katzkin Automotive Leathers. As FYI reporter Stephanie Hart shows us making their… Read More
Petersen Automotive Museum
We talk a lot about the “California Car Culture”. From hot rods to EV’s, it’s the state where America’s motorize trends usually get their start. And, thanks to publishing magnet Robert E. “Pete” Petersen, they are preserved forever. We were there for the opening of the Peterson automotive museum some 20 years ago. So, it’s high time we went back! Our FYI reporter… Read More
Smart Car Shopping
So, you want to buy a new car. You know you are likely to own it for at least 7 years or longer. That’s pretty typical these days. So, you not only want to get the best deal today, you also want to make sure it remains a smart choice for many miles and years ahead. Our FYI reporter Lauren Morrison knows the ins and outs of smart car buying, and she’s up next to… Read More
DIY Car Club
Working on your own car can be rewarding, especially when you take your finished efforts out for a spin. But, finding the space for do-it-yourself car care can be a rare commodity, especially in crowded urban areas, gated communities, or where garage space is otherwise occupied. Well, our Lauren Morrison found a car club in Sacramento, California that’s designed… Read More
Textalyzer
The number of fatalities on American roads is on the rise again, and a growing percentage of those deaths are being blamed on distracted driving, with cell-phone texting a major culprit. But could a simple device be the “texting driving” deterrent that’s so urgently needed? Our FYI reporter Lauren Morrison looks into the “Textalyzer.” LAUREN MORRISION: 97 percent… Read More