As the Tampa Bay International Auto Show opens its doors on Friday with hundreds of vehicles on display, automakers are highlighting new technologies meant to keep drivers safe on the road.
"We're about 50 percent to self-driving vehicles with the technology at hand," said show manager Mike Duffy. "There's a lot of great features out there. One, for instance, safe lane assist. It not only tells you that you're veering out of your lane, but it will also help you get back in your lane."
Duffy said these are features that used to only be available on luxury cars, but are becoming more standard on cars that are more affordable to the average person.
The new Malibu has a feature called 'teen driver,' which gives parents a digital 'report card,' monitoring everything from the distance they drove to the speed that they traveled.
"Prior to their trip, you can set a limit to the speed they are able to go. The vehicle will still go in excess of that speed, but they'll get an alert or a chime to let them know they are traveling past that," said Ligouri.
If flashy cars are more your speed, the auto show has many luxury vehicles on display, including a $5 million used Ferrari.
The show runs from noon to 10 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $12 for those 13 and older, and $5 for senior citizens and children younger than 12.
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