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.

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.

NASCAR: What to expect from Atlanta's super new speedway

Atlanta Motor Speedway will be the site of this weekend's Folds of Honor 500. The speedway has been redesigned to enhance the race track's performance for drivers.

Volkswagen recalls over 246,000 SUVs due to unexpected braking

Volkswagen’s recall comes after 47 people complained to U.S. safety regulators about the unexpected braking issue with some reporting nearly being rear-ended by other vehicles.

Porsche auctioning new 'Sally' 911 to help Ukraine

Porsche is creating a new 911 inspired by the character Sally Carrera from the film "Cars" in collaboration with Pixar and will auction it off for charity.

Volvo and Starbucks team up to add electric vehicle charging stations at 15 stores

Customers stopping by some neighborhood Starbucks can now recharge themselves and their battery-powered vehicles at new electric vehicle charging stations, a new pilot program between the coffee retailer and Volvo.