Autoblog aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Aug 27, 2025 4:00 PM EDT Is your car battery more than 3 years old?

You can generally expect your car to run for between 30 minutes and one hour once the battery warning light appears on your ...

Most people don’t realize an electric vehicle (EV) needs, or even has, a conventional 12-volt battery. They’re rarely talked about, but they should be! An EV’s 12-volt battery is just as essential as ...

In this report, we’re testing Topdon’s new V4500 Plus jump-starter on a 12-volt battery that is beyond dead. The product test actually is a precursor to the formal reintroduction of “Project Black ...

A class-action lawsuit says the Toyota BZ4X and Subaru Solterra have problematic batteries No, not the EV batteries that ...

As electric vehicles slowly start to gain traction in the market, issues related to EV architecture also are starting to gain traction. In the last year, we’ve seen major recalls from Ford and GM for ...

A new lawsuit alleges certain EVs suffer from recurring 12-volt battery failures that render them inoperable, sparking ...

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, ...