Many Ford Transit owners are familiar with this problem. Some Transits seem to suck the life out of themselves. Model year after model year of the Ford Transit’s generations show people bringing their Transits into the dealership for battery problems. But what is causing this defect? Repacing a battery over and over is like putting …
Though its SUV project with Lincoln is dead, Rivian is still developing its EVs in other ways. And not just by making the R1T pickup and R1S SUV cheaper than expected, or adding a tank turn feature. New trademarks hint that the company might be adding an electric van and crossover to its lineup. And …
Everyone will have to replace their battery at some point. Mechanics estimate the average car battery is designed to last anywhere from two to five years. Of course, other factors go into this. Factors such as your vehicle type, weather, and type of battery in your car are all at play in how soon your …
It is no surprise that south of the United States border, there are a lot of people trying to find ways to get Americans to part with their cash. Sometimes that means smuggling illegal substances across the border to them. Everyday US Border Patrol agents and their K9 partners inspect untold numbers of vehicles to prevent this illegal smuggling. …
Before any vehicle goes on sale, it has to go through a battery of tests. Obviously, crash tests are a major part, as are emissions and range tests. But for performance enthusiasts, arguably the most important tests are for horsepower and torque. And for an electric Mustang drag racer to make 1400 hp or the …
Regardless of how it happens, sometimes your vehicle can sit idle for an extended period of time. Usually, that’s to protect it from winter’s salt. However, if done improperly, just parking your car or bike can actually damage it. And one of the earliest casualties is your car’s or motorcycle’s battery. However, at its core, …
