Rivian is charging customers a not-insignificant amount of money to replace the 12-volt batteries, and they have no alternative but to pay. Rivian threatens to void the warranty if owners purchase an ...

Zak is new to the CarBuzz team, working as a freelance content writer. When Zak isn't writing How To articles for CarBuzz he's working as a high school automotive technology instructor. Before ...

The issue affects model-year 2023 ID.4s equipped with rear-wheel drive. The 12-volt battery-charging cable may contact the steering column shaft and cause the cable insulation to wear, possibly ...

The old-fashioned 12-volt lead acid battery hasn't changed much since the mid-1950s. Now it's getting a makeover to handle a host of new responsibilities in electrified, automated and software-defined ...

Manufacturers are investing huge sums into battery technology to maximize the range and performance of new electric cars. However, if you pop the hood of a modern EV, you might find a regular old ...