According to Dallas-based battery recycler Ecobat, independent automotive repair shops could be discovering what it claims is an “often overlooked profit opportunity” as electric vehicles (EVs) ...

Rivian has yet another 12-volt battery issue, this time on the Gen 2 R1S and R1T vehicles. Owners report that an aluminum bracket holding the battery in place corrodes after only a few months, ...

Nigel first entered the world of automotive journalism in the mid-80s, working for what was then the “bible” of weekly automotive content - Motoring News. Those were the days of tip-tap typewriters, ...

Back in March 2021, the Subaru Corporation received a report alleging the abnormal drain of the 12-volt battery in the Crosstrek Hybrid for the U.S. market. Corrosion was noted by the Subaru dealer in ...

Some Hyundai Ioniq 5 owners are complaining that the 12-volt batteries on their cars are draining for no apparent reason. If you check the InsideEVs Forum, there are several submissions from Ioniq 5 ...

As GM Authority has been closely following, several General Motors vehicles were having an issue where the battery was being drained following an over-the-air (OTA) software update. The 2024 Chevy ...

An electric vehicle’s largest, most important and most expensive component is its high-voltage battery pack. Many newer bespoke EVs are built around their battery pack, and some have even incorporated ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Car batteries are a consumable item and need replacing every few years after normal wear and tear. However, new batteries sometimes lose their ...