Thu, May 7, 2015
The Car Coach, Lauren Fix and economist, professor of business at the University of Maryland, Peter Morici discuss proposed legislation to force car rental companies to fix recalled cars, as well as proposals to raise gas tax. They will also talk about Jeb Bush possibly preparing to sign an anti-tax pledge.
Tue, May 19, 2015
The Car Coach will discuss the Takata airbag recall expanding to include 34 million cars, making it the largest auto recall in history. She'll also speak about safety concerns for consumers as they wait for their cars to be fixed and what you need to know about rental cars and recalls.
Thu, Oct 8, 2015
The Car Coach will discuss Volkswagen Group of America president and CEO, Michael Horn, testifying before the House Energy and Commerce Committee where he'll likely face questions about tax credits related to VW's 'clean-burning' cars, Volkswagen withdrawing its EPA application for 2016 diesels and when consumers can expect recalls for VW's diesel engines involved in the scandal.
Fri, Oct 23, 2015
The Car Coach will discuss Volkswagen owners waiting and wondering how much depreciation their cars will suffer as a result of the emissions scandal and awaiting word on recalls, Consumer Reports no downgraded Tesla's rating due to reliability issues, and the end of the Dodge Viper.
Fri, Nov 20, 2015
The Car Coach, Lauren Fix, joins Ed live from the Los Angeles Auto Show to preview some of the hottest cars from this year's show including the Jaguar F Pace, Land Rover Evoque convertible, Lincoln MKZ, and Alfa Romeo Guila. She'll also speak about the VW beetle denim edition and Volkswagen's anticipated shortages.
Fri, Jan 22, 2016
The Car Coach will discuss U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx proposing a $4 billion federal investment for autonomous vehicle development and adoption, proposed New Hampshire road user fee that would charge car owners more the better mileage their cars get and President Barack Obama saying he's proud of the American auto recovery while visiting Detroit's annual auto show, even though gas guzzling SUV and truck sales are fueling the recovery.
Fri, Apr 22, 2016
The Car Coach discuss Volkswagen agreeing to pay $5,000 to each of its U.S. customers to settle diesel scandal claims, the possibility of VW offering a buyback program, the VW scandal causing state DMVs to call for tougher air tests, and whether it's time for mandatory emissions inspections to return to all states.
Fri, May 6, 2016
The Car Coach will discuss Takata recalling another 35 to 42 million airbags, making it the largest recall in U.S. history, the danger this causes drivers and the used car market and what consumers can do. She'll also discuss Warren Buffett saying safer car features are the responsibility of the manufacturers.