FYI
Consumer reporter Stephanie Hart covers nearly every trend and tip in the automobile industry in her fun and fact-filled consumer reports.
Automobile License Plate Association
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
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
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
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
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
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
National Corvette Museum
It’s been 20 years since the opening of the National Corvette Museum– the holy land for America’s premiere sports car. And while it’s been in the news recently for something other than its prized collection, our FYI reporter Yolanda Vazquez has found that it doesn’t have anyone in Bowling Green down in a hole. YOLANDA VAZQUEZ: It’s the sinkhole seen around the… Read More
Matchbox
Maybe you've played with one of these, or even started your own collection. For many car enthusiasts, Matchbox cars were a must have in their toy collection. The attention to detail; the ability to mimic the original car designs was dead on. Now more than seventy years later, people are still buying them. And, our FYI reporter Yolanda Vazquez went to Pennsylvania… Read More
Wheels Through Time Museum
Our Two Wheelin’ segment shines a light on the latest bikes, motorcycles, and scooters… whatever’s hot on the rider’s market today. But the collective history of motorbikes is just as rich as their car cousins. Well, as luck would have it, our FYI reporter Yolanda Vazquez has just ridden in with an all-American history lesson on two wheeled cruising. YOLANDA… Read More
IIHS - Used Vehicles for Teens
Every parent with teenagers grapples with the issue of “that first car.” Automotive experts are always trying to come up with car choices that not only fit a family's budget, but also include modern safety features that could help save young lives. So we asked our FYI reporter Yolanda Vazquez who she would turn to in making this all important choice. YOLANDA… Read More