12-Volt Batteries in Some 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-Es Are Dying, Leaving Owners Stranded

CAR AND DRIVER

Some owners of the electric 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E have unplugged their vehicles after charging only to realize it's dead. As a result of a software glitch, the 12-volt batteries in some Mach-Es have died while the larger battery pack is charging, according to a service bulletin posted by Ford on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website. read more »

Porsche issues stop-sale order, recall of 2021 718 Boxster, Cayman models

AUTOBLOG

Porsche has issued a stop-sale on 718 Spyder, Boxster and Cayman models equipped with its adored 4.0-liter flat-6 due to a defective batch of engine connecting rods. Porsche says the defective rods may crack and loosen, which can lead to engine failure and other subsequent calamities. read more »

Once 'green' plug-in hybrid cars suddenly look like dinosaurs in Europe

REUTERS

Remember when plug-in hybrid cars were the go-to technology for the climate-conscious driver? Turns out, they’re not good for the environment, according to some experts, and they could be phased out by carmakers in the face of tougher European rules. read more »