Today, researchers say rising lithium prices won't affect electric-car battery costs, the Fiat 500e electric car is recalled for a software issue, and a clever stunt shows just how big the modern Mini Countryman is compared to the original Mini. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

About 16,000 Fiat 500e electric cars are being recalled to address a software issue that may cause cars to shut down while driving.

How big is a new Mini Countryman? Big enough to fit an original Mini inside.

Electric-car battery costs aren't too sensitive to lithium prices, according to a new study from Carnegie Mellon University.

With crossovers continuing to gain popularity with families, we see if the 2016 Volkswagen Passat mid-size sedan makes a good family car.

BMW's "i" division will shift its focus to autonomous cars, a BMW board member says.

Finally, the head of Hyundai's Genesis luxury brand discusses plans for a future electric car.

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