Deputy Darren Almendarez Act becomes law, increasing penalties for catalytic converter thefts

More than a year since Harris County Deputy Darren Almendarez was gunned down by criminals trying to steal his catalytic converter, a new law has been signed to increase the penalty for thieves.

Texas bill passed to eliminate annual vehicle inspections for drivers

In a bid to alleviate the burden on Texas drivers, a new Texas Bill passed in the Senate to eliminate the longstanding requirement of annual vehicle safety inspections.

Your car is spying on you, but a new website helps you learn what's being shared

If you remember the computer chip shortage that continues to slow automakers, it's because modern vehicles are computers on wheels, so what does that mean?

Ford CEO announces changes, including non-negotiated vehicle prices

Ford CEO Jim Farley said ahead of the company’s capital markets day event Monday that the days of Ford being all things to all people are over.

What were the top stolen vehicles in Houston?
video

A growing problem persists here in Houston - cars being stolen at record-breaking numbers. Last year, almost 18,000 vehicles were taken by thieves in the city. This year police, believe the number could go even higher. FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff has more on what cars were stolen the most.

New vehicles ranked in the top 5 for most stolen cars in Houston for April

The Houston Police Department has released new data revealing the most targeted vehicles by thieves this year. With an alarming average of 53 cars stolen per day in Houston, Sgt. Tracy Hicks from HPD's Auto Theft Crime Task Force emphasizes the importance of preventing this avoidable problem.

Ford recalled 310,000 trucks over air bag issue

A build-up of dust inside a cable of the steering wheel can interrupt the electrical connection, according to Ford.

Sugar Land private dealership failed to give woman car title 4 months after she bought it

A Houston woman says she's waited more than four months to get her car titles from a private auto dealership in Sugar Land. FOX 26's Randy Wallace went to the dealership find out the reason behind the lengthy wait.

Study identifies several Houston roads and highways as most dangerous for pedestrians

A report from TxDOT that pedestrian fatalities continue to rise, in the state, has prompted a study of the most dangerous roads in Texas. A lot of them are in Houston.

The Car Culture to showcase racing cars at Rooftop Cinema Club before Fast X premier

Fans of the Fast and Furious franchise can enjoy a three-film marathon at Rooftop Cinema Club Uptown and ahead of the Fast X premier, car enthusiasts can check out some of Houston's top slabs or toys by The Car Culture.

Carjacking crisis overwhelms police nationwide: See where your state ranks

Car thefts are so bad in NYC, the mayor recently handed out 500 airtags to New Yorkers to hide in their vehicles so they can track them if they’re stolen.