One EV9 was holding far less than its rated charge with dead modules inside, and some owners face months-long waits for replacement packs ...

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 ...

Few things threaten to ruin a driver's day faster than a dead battery. Whether you're headed to work in the morning, running errands, going out to the movies, or about to start a road trip, a dead ...

Porsche can catch anomalies in its EV batteries down to the cellular level and warn owners before they become serious problems. I’m tired of AI getting shoved into every corner of life in 2025. But, ...

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.

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 ...

Electric car battery costs can feel stressful because you hear stories about high replacement prices, but most drivers never face them. Your warranty usually lasts **8 years or 100,000 miles**, which ...

Q. I have a Toyota Tacoma that has a problem, the battery goes dead eventually. The shop thought a parasitic drain, but after doing some testing after about 20 minutes any drain is gone. They ...

You must know this, but your car needs a battery to run properly. A dead battery means a car won’t start, but various electronics in the car won’t work properly either, including overhead dome lights, ...