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Consumer reporter Stephanie Hart covers nearly every trend and tip in the automobile industry in her fun and fact-filled consumer reports.
Recalls Episode 3531
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 Episode 3530
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 Episode 3524
“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 Episode 3522, Episode 3539
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
Automobile License Plate Association Episode 3508, Episode 3520
You see them every day, and don’t give them much thought! But license plates are just as much a part of automotive history as the vehicles they’re on. After all, they have evolved together. And, each year, collectors gather to celebrate the lowly license plate. So we asked our FYI reporter Yolanda Vazquez to look into why so many are so fascinated by… Read More
35 Years of Automotive Styling Episode 3505, Episode 3517
Boy this is quite a group of cars, and not a bad-looking one in the bunch! JD: You’re right, Yoli. It’s fascinating how much automotive styling has evolved, even in the relatively brief time that we’ve been on the air. YOLANDA: That’s right, John. And if you look at the show archives, like I’ve been doing, you’ll see some prime examples of the art of automotive… Read More
Rocketship Car Episode 3501, Episode 3512
Now, as you can probably tell, many of the vehicles we drive here at MotorWeek are all about going rapidly. And that’s how we like it. But there are times when it’s less about speed, and more about history. Well, our FYI reporter Yolanda Vazquez is about to launch her latest adventure…and while she may not be setting any land speed records, she’s certainly… Read More
The Caped Crusader Episode 3438
Whether it’s Speed Racers Mach 5, or 007’s famous Aston Martin, superheroes always seem to have the coolest rides around. One more obviously on the list, the batmobile. Well our FYI reporter Yolanda Vazquez caught up with a real life caped crusader who built his own, to bring good to Gotham City and beyond. YOLANDA VAZQUEZ: Remember the famous batmobile from the… Read More
CA Auto Museum Episode 3434, Episode 3447
California has been the home of lots of folks with flair over the years. And with their shine, came some equally entertaining vehicles. Sacramento’s California Automobile Museum serves up a unique slice of the state’s flashy history on 4 wheels, so we ask our FYI reporter Yolanda Vazquez to go do a little California dreamin’. YOLANDA VAZQUEZ: You’ll find a… Read More
Accident Reconstruction Episode 3424
Regardless of what you drive, auto accidents do happen. But figuring out why, and how, they happen, and how to keep them from happening again has never been an exact science. But as our FYI reporter Yolanda Vazquez has found out, we’re getting closer. YOLANDA VAZQUEZ: Whether it’s a fender bender or a major accident, figuring out who’s at fault-- or who’s being… Read More