The battery packs of electric vehicles are quite resilient; the lithium-ion type used in most modern EVs can last at least a ...

As a hybrid vehicle, the battery on the Toyota Prius is just as important as its gas tank, providing an equal measure of mobilizing power in addition to all the usual things a car battery does like ...

Replacing or upgrading the battery in an older EV can easily end up costing more than the car is worth ...

One of the biggest concerns people still have about electric vehicles (EVs) is the cost of replacing the battery. Whether it's due to myths about battery degradation or fear of long-term ownership ...

The potential high cost of EV battery replacements is a major worry for new-car shoppers, but that likely won't be the case for long, according to battery-analysis firm Recurrent. Recurrent, which ...

Hybrid vehicles have become a familiar presence on American roads. In fact, they account for 9.6% of all vehicle sales in the country, and we expect the number to undoubtedly grow in the coming years.

Nikesh Kooverjee has been contributing to the automotive sphere for 11 years. His previous roles include Digital Editor at CAR South Africa and associate editor at CarBuzz. He has always had a strong ...

The switch to electric vehicles is still hampered by the high cost compared to gas cars. The higher upfront costs don't consider several less obvious costs that can hit after buying an EV. Things like ...

Viewer-submitted questions for The Car Doctor: Q: When in gear, my 2014 Honda Accord has a slight roughness at 1,100 RPM, but at speeds above and below 1,100 RPMs it is smooth. Hot or cold does not ...

If you’ve ever experienced the sinking feeling of a car that won't start on a cold morning, you know that a reliable ba ...