Crashes after dark involving pedestrians increase on Halloween, according to FHP
On Thursday, Halloween, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) are reminding residents who plan to participate in Halloween festivities to prioritize safety.
Consumers moving to more affordable cars amid rising prices, insurance costs in U.S., report finds
With costs rising related to inflation, some consumers have affordability concerns when shopping for their next car.
2 Volusia County residents dead in early morning I-10 single vehicle spin-out
Early Tuesday morning at about 1 a.m., two Volusia County residents were pronounced dead after their car spun out on I-10, according to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).
Tampa woman leads police on wrong-way highway chase in second DUI since September, FHP says
The Florida Highway Patrol headed the wrong way down Interstate 275 in Tampa on Sunday during an early morning chase.
NHTSA investigating 2.4M Tesla vehicles over full self-driving collisions
The agency is conducting the probe after receiving reports of several collisions involving the technology, including a deadly crash in 2023.
The most complained-about cars in the US — see if your model made the list
A new study reveals which car makes and models have received the most complaints in the U.S. since 2015. Could your vehicle be one of them? Find out here.
Here is where you can find the worst drivers in America, according to ConsumerAffairs
Reckless behaviors like distracted driving, speeding, and driving under the influence contribute to a staggering number of traffic-related deaths each year.
Jeep recalls 194,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs
Jeep is recalling 194,000 hybrid SUVs over a serious fire risk.
Flooded electric vehicles, scooters bursting into flames after Hurricane Helene
"Water and ion batteries do not mix. They literally explode," Tampa Mayor Jane Castor warned on Friday, adding that even small electric scooters were blowing up because of Hurricane Helene's floodwaters.
Power outage causes traffic delays at Seminole County railroad crossings, deputies say
Multiple railroad crossing arms are stuck in the down position due to a power outage causing major backups.
These US states have the worst-behaved drivers: See where your state ranks
Tennessee, Ohio and Pennsylvania were found to have well-behaved drivers. Here are the states with the worst-behaved drivers, according to a survey by Forbes Advisor and Talker Research.
White House proposes ban on Chinese tech in US cars
Ban on Chinese software and hardware in cars would be phased in over next several years.
Volkswagen recalls vehicles for doors opening unexpectedly while driving
Volkswagen is recalling nearly 99,000 electric crossover SUVs because the doors could open unexpectedly.
Here's how much Americans expect to pay for a used car, and how much it will actually cost
Buying a car is a big financial commitment and a recent survey finds that consumers in the market for a new vehicle are only willing to purchase one under these circumstances.
Manufacturer recalls 1.5 million Ram pickup trucks over software issue
The recall impacts trucks from the 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 model years.
Volvo drops plan to go fully electric by 2030, hybrids to remain
Volvo has revised its 2030 plan to go fully electric, citing slowing demand for EVs and rising consumer interest in hybrids. The automaker now expects 90% to 100% of its 2030 sales to be electric or plug-in hybrids, with mild hybrids making up the remainder.
Ford recalls over 90K vehicles in response to risk of engine intake valve breaking
There is a recall of roughly 90,700 Ford and Lincoln vehicles that the report says, "may contain intake valves that have a propensity to crack and break."
Friends of Arizona man who died while changing a tire on Loop 101 are restoring his car
Friends of an Arizona man who was struck and killed on Loop 101 in 2020 are putting his limited edition Subaru back together, hoping to heal from the experience.
Car insurance premiums could skyrocket 50% in some states this year
Car insurance rates are surging — and could spike over 50% in these U.S. states.
How can you find out if your car is spying on you for your insurance company?
The habits of drivers can be monitored and shared with their auto insurance providers, which may impact their premiums. Here’s what you need to know.