FYI
Consumer reporter Stephanie Hart covers nearly every trend and tip in the automobile industry in her fun and fact-filled consumer reports.
Driver Distraction
Car companies have been working hard to reduce driver distraction for years. And now, with the explosion of iPhones, music players, and sophisticated in-car electronics, there’s even more concern. So we asked our FYI Reporter Yolanda Vazquez to update us on what automotive engineers have planned to help reduce driver distraction and save lives. YOLANDA VAZQUEZ:… Read More
Pierce-Arrow Transportation Museum
When people think of American automobile manufacturing meccas, they obviously think of Detroit. But, while Ford, GM, and Chrysler were busy building their empires in the early 20th century, other, smaller car companies were producing some of the most advanced vehicles of their times in a blustery city in upstate New York. Our FYI reporter Yolanda Vazquez travelled… Read More
Flood Damaged Cars
By all accounts, there have been many thousands of vehicles damaged by hurricanes and floods this year alone. So, the fear that some of those flood damaged cars might show up on a dealer’s lot near you is higher than ever. So, we asked our FYI reporter Yolanda Vazquez to see what industry experts say you need to look for to keep from getting soaked. YOLANDA… Read More
Electric Rental Rides
If you often travel by air, and just as often need a rental car, some rental car companies are offering a new vehicle option for travelers; one that will help you avoid topping off the tank before you give it back. In his State of the Union address earlier this year, President Barack Obama renewed his push for clean energy by calling for 1 million electric… Read More
Heels and Wheels Episode 3102
It’s no secret that women have been wielding their power in the automotive world when it comes to vehicle purchases and maintenance decisions—and car manufacturers are always eager to know what catches their eye. Now most of the time it’s no different than what a male consumer looks for. But, there are distinguishable features that women of all stripes focus on… Read More
Carlisle Swap Meet
It's a rite of spring for the nearly 100,000 automotive enthusiasts who flock to the south central Pennsylvania city of Carlisle each year. They make the pilgrimage in search of the most diverse collection of post-war vehicles, hard-to-find parts, and obscure car-crazy memorabilia available anywhere. It's been a tradition that pans a generation, and we sent… Read More
Blind Driving
The idea of a blind person being able to drive a car on public roads sounds far-fetched, but only to those who possess the gift of sight. The challenge to develop a non-visual interface by which the blind can interpret and react to road conditions may sound like science fiction, but our FYI reporter, Yolanda Vazquez, has found a group of enterprising students that… Read More
Women’s Auto Boot Camp
Despite the fact that women play a pivotal role in the vast majority of vehicle purchases, their automotive expertise is often questioned when they bring their car in for repairs. Well our FYI Reporter Yolanda Vazquez has discovered an automotive boot camp where women are learning how to close this car-know-how gender gap.
Pampered Customers Episode 3011
Imagine taking your car in for service, and while your precious ride is being worked on, so are you. You'd be amazed at what car dealerships are doing these days to cater to their customers. In an effort to enhance the ownership experience, prestigious car dealers, like Lexus of North Miami, are pulling out the all stops when it comes to ultra-lux amenities.… Read More
Smooth Operator Episode 3006
Traffic tie-ups, construction zones, lane closures -- it's enough to make any driver's blood boil. But here at the Colorado Traffic Management Center, a concerted effort is underway to keep drivers informed of real-time traffic conditions using the latest technology ROD MEAD: We always say an informed traveler is a happy traveler. With over 9,000 highway miles … Read More