12-volt batteries are still ubiquitous in modern battery-electric vehicles. As you know, the 12-volt battery is the classic one under the “hood.” It powers accessories like lighting, power locks, ...

Two weeks into the fantasy season and we have plenty of panic on the streets. Matt Harmon and Justin Boone fire up the ‘People’s Panic Meter’ to answer your email and social submissions. Boone also ...

There’s no denying that the rapid advancement of technology has inspired car makers to push beyond the parameters of what a car can do. Despite numerous high-tech features like autonomous emergency ...

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?

Rivian owners have designed an adapter kit to replace the proprietary 12-volt lead-acid batteries in their vehicles with cheaper, off-the-shelf parts. A complementary solution could also allow keeping ...

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, ...

It seems simple enough, right? Your car battery is confirmed to be dead, not merely plagued by other electrical issues like a bad alternator. It's time for a trip for the local auto parts store to ...

Ford Motor Company is recalling 197,432 Ford Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles due to the risk that a low 12-volt battery could cause the electronic door locks to remain locked, risking trapping a ...

It hasn’t been an easy ride for Toyota and Subaru’s first major foray into the EV market. The Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra stand out for their unconventional styling, but unfortunately, not for ...

A new lawsuit filed against Subaru and Toyota claims that the two automakers' jointly developed electric vehicles, the Solterra and bZ4X, suffers from an issue that causes the 12-volt battery used for ...

If you're a virgin to owning diesel trucks, like Chevy's new Silverado ZR2 diesel or 2025 Ram heavy-duty trucks, you might be in for a surprise the first time you peek under the hood. That's because ...