Battery problems rarely arrive out of nowhere. Long before a car refuses to start or a phone dies at 20 percent, small ...

Some early-model 2025 Ioniq 5s may experience charging issues. Don't worry, though: The fix is usually a free battery ...

The 12-volt batteries on some new electric car models are draining or dying unexpectedly, resulting in regulatory investigations and an uptick in owner complaints. Hyundai, Rivian, and Cadillac are ...

Learn how to make your car battery last longer with this expert advice from CR. These simple steps will catch any battery issues before they cause trouble.

According to most mechanics and auto repair experts, the most significant and expensive fixes often begin as minor issues that go unnoticed or are ignored. There are signs to watch for that may ...

A dead car battery can leave you stranded, which can be inconvenient at best or downright dangerous at worst. In many cases you can jump-start the vehicle, but that’s not always possible. Reviving a ...

General Motors Co. is racing to fix problems in its electric vehicle business to make good on promises Chief Executive Officer Mary Barra made five years ago. It still has a long way to go. Fresh off ...

One of the most widespread urban legends claims electric vehicles are not worth the money because their batteries will wear out, and a replacement is too expensive to make sense. However, a recent ...

Writer and occasional reluctant perpetrator of engine swaps, James O'Neil is a malaise era enthusiast and also fascinated by the many ways the auto industry has since recovered from those dark days.

Certain model Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid cars are being recalled. A detected battery issue in these vehicles could increase the risk of an injury or fire. Owners of the recalled ...

Many of you are worried about the long-term reliability of electric vehicle batteries. I know because you ask me all of the time. Among skeptics and prospective buyers alike, it's one of the first ...

Hear from an expert on ways to prepare your car before you take off for Christmas, and what to do to avoid your car battery ...