Stephen Fogel
Stephen has been an automotive enthusiast since childhood, owning some of his vehicles for as long as 40 years, and has raced open-wheel formula cars. He follows and writes about the global automotive industry, with an eye on the latest vehicle technologies.
Posts by Stephen Fogel
Winter driving presents a wide range of challenges. Knowing how to keep yourself and your car safe in the snow and ice can make the difference between safe travels and a disaster.
Winter driving presents a wide range of challenges. Knowing how to keep yourself and your car safe in the snow and ice can make the difference between safe travels and a disaster.
Your tires are where the rubber meets the road — literally — so it’s important to make sure they’re in top shape. This includes making sure they have the right amount of air pressure inside them.
Your tires are where the rubber meets the road — literally — so it’s important to make sure they’re in top shape. This includes making sure they have the right amount of air pressure inside them.
If your car is leaking oil, you’re not alone. Oil leaks are a common problem — we’ve all seen the dark stains in parking lots and driveways.
If your car is leaking oil, you’re not alone. Oil leaks are a common problem — we’ve all seen the dark stains in parking lots and driveways.
The occupant restraint controller (ORC) is a key component of your car’s restraint system. The restraint system is very important to your safety in the event of a collision, so it is essential that your ORC is in good operating condition at all times.
The occupant restraint controller (ORC) is a key component of your car’s restraint system. The restraint system is very important to your safety in the event of a collision, so it is essential that your ORC is in good operating condition at all times.
Most cars today have a “door ajar” warning light on their dashboards. When the system is working properly, the light lets you know that one or more of your doors is either open or not closed securely.
Most cars today have a “door ajar” warning light on their dashboards. When the system is working properly, the light lets you know that one or more of your doors is either open or not closed securely.
You're on your way to an important event and you get into your car. You get out your key, insert it into the ignition, and the key won't turn! What's going on here? Relax.
You're on your way to an important event and you get into your car. You get out your key, insert it into the ignition, and the key won't turn! What's going on here? Relax.
It’s spring, which means it’s also time for spring cleaning. Maybe you want to tackle that closet that’s gotten a little unruly or give the kitchen that good, deep scrub you’ve been putting off.
It’s spring, which means it’s also time for spring cleaning. Maybe you want to tackle that closet that’s gotten a little unruly or give the kitchen that good, deep scrub you’ve been putting off.
You reach into your pocket and grasp at unexpected emptiness. In a whirlwind of panic you retrace your steps, scavenge through the pockets of every piece of clothing your wore in the last 48 hours.
You reach into your pocket and grasp at unexpected emptiness. In a whirlwind of panic you retrace your steps, scavenge through the pockets of every piece of clothing your wore in the last 48 hours.
Learning to drive a manual transmission takes some practice, which usually centers around the proper use of the clutch. So, what’s the point when you can just drive an automatic? Here are seven reasons why you might want to drive a stick.
Learning to drive a manual transmission takes some practice, which usually centers around the proper use of the clutch. So, what’s the point when you can just drive an automatic? Here are seven reasons why you might want to drive a stick.
You probably know about the importance of keeping the outside of your windshield clean. Doing this provides you with good visibility and the extra margin of safety that comes from being able to see as well as you possibly can.
You probably know about the importance of keeping the outside of your windshield clean. Doing this provides you with good visibility and the extra margin of safety that comes from being able to see as well as you possibly can.
The summer road trip is an American tradition. Whether you are visiting friends or relatives, or you are charting a course to some of our country’s spectacular natural wonders, some forethought can assure you of the safest, most trouble-free experience possible while you are on the road.
The summer road trip is an American tradition. Whether you are visiting friends or relatives, or you are charting a course to some of our country’s spectacular natural wonders, some forethought can assure you of the safest, most trouble-free experience possible while you are on the road.
It’s important to keep up to date on your car maintenance — oil changes, brake pads and adding new fluids are vital to making your ride sure runs smoothly. But it’s also important to take care of your vehicle’s exterior, too, with regular car washes.
It’s important to keep up to date on your car maintenance — oil changes, brake pads and adding new fluids are vital to making your ride sure runs smoothly. But it’s also important to take care of your vehicle’s exterior, too, with regular car washes.
For many of us, Dad and cars go together. Maybe it’s the first time you got behind the wheel, with your Dad in the passenger seat, patiently teaching you the basics of driving.
For many of us, Dad and cars go together. Maybe it’s the first time you got behind the wheel, with your Dad in the passenger seat, patiently teaching you the basics of driving.
Getting a new car is usually a cause for celebration. Your new car looks great, has all the latest convenience and safety features, is totally reliable, and has that new car smell.
Getting a new car is usually a cause for celebration. Your new car looks great, has all the latest convenience and safety features, is totally reliable, and has that new car smell.
Driving around with your convertible top down is one of the perks of summer weather. The wind and the sunshine will put a smile on almost any drivers face.
Driving around with your convertible top down is one of the perks of summer weather. The wind and the sunshine will put a smile on almost any drivers face.