An automobile is a vehicle that moves on four wheels and is one of our primary methods of transportation. Automobiles are also known as cars or vehicles. Trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUV), and minivans are different types of automobiles, and are sometimes referred to as cars, vehicles, or motor vehicles.
Automobiles are usually powered by an internal combustion engine using gasoline or diesel fuel, or by one or more electric motors, using energy stored in one or more rechargeable batteries.
In Florida, automobiles, which include cars, trucks, SUVs, and minivans, are primarily regulated by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV). These vehicles, whether powered by internal combustion engines using gasoline or diesel, or by electric motors with rechargeable batteries, must be registered and titled with the state. Owners must carry minimum amounts of auto insurance, including personal injury protection (PIP) and property damage liability (PDL), as Florida is a no-fault insurance state. Additionally, vehicles must pass an emissions test if they are registered in certain urban areas to ensure compliance with environmental standards. Drivers must adhere to traffic laws outlined in the Florida Statutes, and vehicles must meet safety standards to be legally operated on public roads.