FYI
Consumer reporter Stephanie Hart covers nearly every trend and tip in the automobile industry in her fun and fact-filled consumer reports.
Headlight Test Episode 3706, Episode 3719
You might not think much about your car’s headlights, that is until the sun goes down. But if your vehicle doesn’t have an effective headlight system, you’ll be sure to notice, hopefully before an accident. Our FYI reporter Lauren Morrison puts the spotlight on headlight testing at the Insurance Institute For Highway Safety, and how they are pushing car companies… Read More
Full Service Gas Station Episode 3702, Episode 3715
A stop at most gas stations today means little to no real customer service; you just swipe your card, fill up, and drive off. But like me, you might remember when a refueling stop meant being greeted by a gas station attendant, who not only did the fill up, but checked under the hood, and even washed the windows. Today such full-service stations are few and far… Read More
Revology Episode 3638, Episode 3652
Nothing quite compares to the look of muscle cars from the 60’s and 70’s…but as much as the styling turned heads, today’s muscle offers more power, better drivability, and increased safety measures. But what if you could have both old and new? Our FYI reporter Lauren Morrison checks out Revology Cars in Orlando, Florida, where their Mustang reproductions are the… Read More
Michelle Christensen – Acura Designer Episode 3634
The original Acura NSX was a first for Honda when it hit the streets a little over 25 years ago. A high-tech exotic sports car with everyday reliability. And now the all-new NSX has a first of its own…. the first woman to lead a supercar design team. So, we sent our FYI reporter Lauren Morrison to Acura’s California’s HQ for a chat with the woman behind the NSX’s… Read More
Car Vending Machine Episode 3630, Episode 3645
The idea of internet based, “no-dealership” new car buying has been around for quite a while, although often state laws make it less than a reality. Still, most new car dealers will negotiate prices on the web. But, when it comes to buying used cars, the laws are a lot looser. And, one company has taken the unusual step of dispensing cars from what looks like a… Read More
Pet Peeves About New Cars Episode 3625, Episode 3643
We’ve seen a lot of evolution, and even a couple of revolutions in the automobile over 36 seasons of MotorWeek. And, while we think progress is essential, and most “new ways” have been welcomed, to be frank, some of them have left us scratching our heads and saying…”what were they thinking of?” So we had our FYI reporter Lauren Morrison look into the things that… Read More
American Muscle Car Museum Episode 3641, Episode 3623
As we race around our test tracks with the latest in modern high performance, we can’t help but think about the powerful cars of the recent past. Cars that for enthusiasts marked the hey-day of the 20th century automobile. So we sent our FYI reporter Lauren Morrison racing down to Melbourne, Florida, to a collection that’s sole purpose is to preserve the best in… Read More
Used Vehicle Leasing
When looking into acquiring a used car, for most folks, leasing instead of buying that “previously owned” cream puff isn’t even on their radar. But, as car prices have continued to rise faster than inflation, used vehicle leasing has also grown. Our FYI reporter Lauren Morrison looks into the pros and cons of this rising tide. LAUREN MORRISON: “We’ve seen leasing… Read More
Road Rage
Be it holidays, vacations, or just commuting, you don’t have to travel too far and wide to know there are more cars on the roads than ever! And with that comes an increased risk of road rage! Well our FYI reporter Lauren Morrison breaks down one new study that shows just how prevalent the problem is, and what you should do to avoid it. LAUREN MORRISON: “We’ve all… Read More
Hydrogen Experience Drive
We talk a lot about alternative fuels here on MotorWeek. CNG, propane, bio-diesel, e85, and of course plug-in battery-electric. But the promise of a super clean driving future powered by hydrogen has always been described as years away. Right now in California, however, you can actually buy and drive your own hydrogen powered fuel-cell car. And, what’s that… Read More