Brian Cooley is CNET's Editor at large and has been with the brand since 1995. He currently focuses on electrification of vehicles but also follows the big trends in smart home, digital healthcare, 5G ...

Car batteries are essential—and expensive. The average price in our latest car battery ratings is $187, with one model costing more than $362. Taking the time to research the best car battery for the ...

Every battery needs a 12-volt car battery, even that newfangled electric car you're driving around. 12-volt car batteries continue to be the biggest part of the $100-billion auto battery market, and ...

You can choose from two or more engine and transmission options in most gasoline cars, so why not offer a choice of battery-pack sizes in hybrids and plug-in electric cars? That was the question posed ...

There's no greater disappointment then getting ready for a night on the town, or packing up your car for a nice trip, and your car battery is dead. Next comes the question: is my car battery at the ...

If you know your car’s battery is on its way out, it’s best to replace it as soon as possible. You don’t want to get stuck on the side of the road because you ran out of juice. Thankfully, ...

If you’ve had to replace a car battery in the past few years, you’ve probably noticed they’ve become more expensive. Prices for lead-acid batteries have increased over the past decade. What’s the ...

The Citroen e- Long Range has become the second car to qualify for the full amount of the government’s electric car grant.