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

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 ...

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

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.

Even before cars were primarily powered by electricity, batteries have been a vital automotive part, working alongside the gas-powered engine. Thanks to your car's battery, you have essential features ...

The battery is perhaps the most important aspect of your car that's always overlooked, and these five are notably ones you'll ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...