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Good news for Florida rideshare companies: you can still operate in Tallahassee. Bad news: now there are regulations in place.

The U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee unveiled a plan that may roll back protections consumers get when renting cars with potentially lethal safety defects.

Honda Motor Co. called back 4.5 million vehicles globally in connection with Takata Corp. air bags, expanding the industrys largest recall ever, amid a mounting toll of injuries or deaths related to the safety devices.

Telematics, automotive safety and infotainment are expected to drive more than 15% year-over-year growth in the connected car market over the next decade. And these trends will create seismic shifts in the P&C insurance industry landscape.

What happens when the demand to pay $100,000 in medical bills doesn't match the severity of the accident or resulting injuries?

NHTSA is considering punishments against Fiat Chrysler that could include fines or forcing the automaker to buy back defective vehicles. Criminal charges could also be sought.