FYI
Consumer reporter Stephanie Hart covers nearly every trend and tip in the automobile industry in her fun and fact-filled consumer reports.
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
Tech Savvy Dealership
Vehicles today come with all kinds of cool technology, but let’s be real, it can be a little overwhelming. If you’re like me, you don’t know half of your vehicles capabilities, or how to work them, but that’s where these guys come in. Buttons on the dash and wheel….voice command...options for towing…and even touchscreens…trying to figure out how to operate them… Read More
Porsche Driving Experience Episode 3601
While we certainly had fun pushing the 911 Turbo to the limit at Summit Point Motorsports Park, Porsche has actually built their very own track that’s designed to really highlight the capabilities of their sports cars. So we sent our FYI Reporter Lauren Morrison down to the Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta for a little personal time behind the… Read More
Blue Indy Episode 3533
There is a lot of buzz about car sharing, especially in bigger cities where owning your own car can be crazy expensive. But leave it to the Europeans to blend that trend with the desire to drive all-electric. And, now, that mix has arrived here. To check it out, our FYI reporter Lauren Morrison went to a mid-west city that’s best known for the call “ladies and… Read More