FYI
Consumer reporter Stephanie Hart covers nearly every trend and tip in the automobile industry in her fun and fact-filled consumer reports.
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
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
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
Recalls
The number of automotive recalls to fix safety issues has exploded in recent years. And, it’s a good bet that your car is included. If you’ve bought your car new, you’ll likely get a recall notice by mail. But, if you are the second or third owner, that letter may never arrive. But, not to worry. The national highway traffic safety administration now has a quick… Read More
Revs Institute
If you want to see just how far the automobile has come, you only need to visit the Revs Institute for Automotive Research in Naples Florida. This one-of-a-kind museum boasts some of the most important and rarest cars ever built, so we asked our FYI Reporter Lauren Morrison went to check it out for all of us. LAUREN MORRISON: When you think Florida, you think palm… Read More
Desert Valley Auto Parts
“If you own an older or classic car, you know that as time goes by, good quality, original equipment replacement parts become harder and harder to come by. And when it comes to body and trim parts, nearly impossible. That quest is what lead our FYI reporter Lauren Morrison to Phoenix, Arizona where she hit the jackpot in junkyards.” LM: “If you’ve seen MotorWeek… Read More
Gearhead Motel
You’ll find some of the best driving roads anywhere along the Blue Ridge parkway in North Carolina. But at the end of the day, you still want a place where you can pull in and kick back. Well our FYI reporter Lauren Morrison found the spot where gearheads go to relax. LAUREN MORRISON: NESTLED IN THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS… MARY FOX: “…5 miles from the Blue… Read More