Electric car reliability is a bit of a mixed bag, and there's a reason for that. Jake Fisher, senior director of auto testing at Consumer Reports, explains:. Most electric cars today are being manufactured by either legacy automakers that are new to EV technology, or by companies like Rivian that are new to making cars. It’s not surprising that they’re having growing pains and need some time to work out the bugs.

Are Electric Cars Reliable?

As most key American automakers have answered the ever-growing demand for SUVs and pickup trucks, the long-standing sedan nameplates have started to be discontinued one by one. However, keeping the sedan segment alive, many non-American manufacturers produce their cars Stateside, becoming the closest thing to an American sedan in 2024 bar the likes of the Cadillac CT4 and CT5.

10 Most Reliable Non-American Cars Built In America

EV enthusiasts -- particularly the ones with vanity license plates like "GAS LOL" -- like to brag about the cost savings of charging their electric vehicle compared to fueling a gas-powered car. This story is part of CNET Zero, a series that chronicles the impact of climate change and explores...

EV Charging vs. Gas: We Do the Math to See Which is Cheaper

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

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According to Experian's State of the Automotive Finance Market Report, the average new vehicle loan amount was $40,184 at the end of last year. Assuming new car owners pay some kind of a down payment...

5 Cars That Hold Their Value Best After 5 Years

For better or for worse, the Canoo Electric Truck is one of the strangest EVs on the market today. Here's everything we know about it so far.

Everything We Know About The Canoo Electric Truck

White County, GA

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A person was seriously injured Friday afternoon after being entrapped in farm equipment. The incident happened in White County in the area of Highway 254 between Asa Dorsey and Holiness Campground roads.

Trapped Patient Airlifted After Farm Equipment Rescue

The fastest RWD sedan from an American manufacturer just so happens to be the fastest production 4-door sedan in the world. Strap in.

These Are The Fastest RWD American Sedan Of 2024

The Tesla Model 3 and Model Y are both relatively affordable EVs, but both serve a slightly different audince - here's how they stack up.

Tesla Model 3 Vs. Model Y In-Depth Comparison

From spy shots to potential horsepower and specs, watch our video on the upcoming 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1.

Everything We Know On The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

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Douglas, GA

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A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

The 2024 Corvette Stingray is a fast sports car with a 6.2-liter V-8 engine, producing 495 HP, and reaching 194 MPH top speed and 0-60 MPH in 2.9 seconds. The 2024 Corvette Stingray has a 19 MPG combined fuel efficiency, costs $68,300, and offers a coupe or convertible body type with three trims, including the high-performance LT2.

The American Sports Car With The Highest Top Speed In 2024

Watch our video on the Yamaha YZF-R9 to see what motorcycle Yamaha has in store in 2024 and how it compares to its R7 bike.

This Custom Yamaha Is The YZF-R9 The World Deserves

Newark, NJ

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NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

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Following the reveal of the 2025 QX80, Infiniti has announced pricing and availability for its all-new range-topper. The company aims to lure buyers from their beloved Range Rovers and Cadillac Escalades. The long-awaited replacement model is considerably more expensive than the outgoing QX80, with the entry-level Pure trim at $82,450. The 2025 QX80 will reach Infiniti retailers at the end of next month.

Pricing For The 2025 Infiniti QX80 Moves Large SUV Into Escalade Territory

Denver, CO

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The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

Toyota continues the 4Runner's legacy through this all-new sixth-generation SUV, and here's what it's all about.

Everything We Know About The 2025 Toyota 4Runner

Colorado State

The Finance and Governance Committee of the Denver City Council voted Tuesday to ask voters whether the U.S. citizenship requirement for police and firefighters should be dropped.

Committee OKs removing citizenship requirement for police, firefighters in Denver

Douglas City, CA

This afternoon, Kentaiwon Durham, the Douglas City Commissioner of Ward 2, entered a guilty plea for wire fraud in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia. Consequently, Durham is mandated to resign from his position as a city commissioner.

Georgia City Commissioner Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud in $20K PPP Fraud Scheme

Why are Toyota's so reliable? From the plant to its philosophy, let's look at why the 2024 Camry, Tacoma, and 4Runner will be so successful - watch our video!

Why Do Toyota Models Offer Bullet-Proof Reliability

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10 Used Electric Cars That Are Notoriously Reliable But Crazy Cheap

There's still a lot of confusion and uncertainty surrounding electric car ownership in the U.S., which has a major impact on used car demand and values....

10 Used Electric Cars That Are Notoriously Reliable But Crazy Cheap

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