Investigation will assess the risk of fire in the electric car using lithium-ion batteries. The Chevy Volt, which will be investigated for battery fires, appears on display at the Washington Auto Show ...

Did U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood speak too soon about the Chevy Volt? The General Motors electric car suffered from quite a bit of hype late last year due to potential fire risks ...

General Motors said today it will recall about 8,000 Chevrolet Volts to toughen the protection around its battery pack and make other changes to prevent fires following a crash, vowing the vehicle was ...

In an unprecedented move, General Motors will lend Chevrolet Volt owners another GM vehicle for free until the automaker resolves a federal probe over three fires in Volt battery packs. Following ...