High gas prices bring demand for fuel to record lows ahead of peak driving season
Overall, high gas prices have brought demand down by 5%.
Hyundai recalls 239,000 cars for exploding seat belt parts
Hyundai is recalling 239,000 cars in the U.S. because the seat belt pretensioners can explode and injure vehicle occupants. Three injuries have been reported, two in the U.S. and one in Singapore.
Impatient Florida truck driver loses back wheels by driving over concrete pillars
A Florida semi-truck driver apparently got a little impatient while struggling to clear safety barriers on a turn -- and caused some pretty severe damage to his rig in the process.
World’s most expensive car: Mercedes sells for record $143 million
Proceeds from the record Mercedes-Benz sale will be used to start a global scholarship fund
Ford recalls 350K vehicles: Certain SUVs impacted for fire risk, heavy-duty trucks for airbag issue
The owners of 350,000 Ford vehicles are being asked to take them in for repairs as part of three recalls, including some Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators, Mustang Mach-E SUVs, and more.
Tampa works to reverse trend as deadly traffic crashes reaches 16-year high nationwide
A new national report found deadly traffic crashes reached a 16-year high nationwide, and Tampa city officials are working on a way to reverse the trend locally.
45 years later, Trans Am from 'Smokey and the Bandit' lives on in Palmetto
This month marks the 45th anniversary of the iconic movie, Smokey and the Bandit. And, there’s a special connection here in the Tampa Bay area.
Why a Jeep owner is sued after dealership employee was killed during oil change
A man who took his Jeep to a dealership for an oil change is being sued for millions of dollars after an employee died. Here's why the family is suing the owner and not the dealership.
Key fob hacking: How thieves can hack into your car and tips to stop it
Thieves can tap into the frequency of keyless vehicle fobs, making drivers vulnerable to break-ins. Here are some tips on how to make sure it doesn't happen to you.
Tesla recalling more than 48,000 Model 3 vehicles due to problem with speedometer
Tesla said it will perform an over-the-air software update to fix the problem, impacting some Model 3 vehicles. Here's what you need to know.
Ford recalls Explorer SUVs that can roll away while in park
The Ford SUVs can roll away even if they are placed in park gear, without the parking brake on, U.S. safety regulators say.
Residents in Lakeland neighborhood want car noise ordinance enforced
Many car enthusiasts decide to modify their exhausts for various reasons, ut there are laws governing the noise limit your vehicle can produce. Residents in one Lakeland neighborhood want those rules enforced.
Car manufacturers sell record number of electric vehicles so far in 2022
According to Kelley Blue Book, Americans bought almost twice as many electric cars in the first quarter this year compared to the same time last year. The growing popularity isn’t surprising to Tampa Hybrids co-owner Todd Thompson.
GM to offer electrified Corvette as early as next year
General Motors says it will be offering an electrified Corvette as early as next year as it continues to strengthen its foothold in the electric vehicle market.
Tesla issues second recall to disable 'Boombox' function
Tesla is recalling nearly 595,000 vehicles, most for a second time, to turn off a "Boombox" feature that can obscure the sound of a federally mandated pedestrian warning noise electric vehicles are required to emit at low speeds at specified frequencies.
DeLorean teases new electric vehicle, announces reveal date
Ahead of its reveal date, DeLorean released a teaser of the first official image of the electric vehicle on Friday.
Musk says Tesla will build vehicle designed to be a robotaxi
Tesla will build a vehicle dedicated for use as a robotaxi, and it will start making three new vehicles next year, CEO Elon Musk told fans at a party celebrating the opening of a Texas factory.
The best and worst times to buy a car amid EV trends and supply-chain woes
If you’re planning to buy a car — new, used, electric, or hybrid — here are some things to consider before making your purchase, according to a car-buying expert.
Federal government sets new 40 mpg fuel standard for all vehicles sold in U.S. beginning in 2026
The change uproots standards set by the Trump administration that required new vehicles get just over 24 miles per gallon.
Electric Ford F-150 Lightning: Here's how much money it saves over gas
The F-150 Lighting is essentially sold out for the first year deliveries, which are scheduled to begin this spring.