If your HOA wants EVs parked outside because of battery-fire fears, you are not alone. The concern sounds dramatic, but it is rooted in a real issue that has gotten attention from fire departments, insurers, and safety researchers over the past several years. The key question is not whether EV fires can happen, but whether they are common enough to justify a blanket rule.

From poor engineering to lackluster designs, these unfortunate lemons are infamous for being among the worst cars ever made. 

Some cars have a reputation problem. You've probably heard warnings about certain models being magnets for thieves, but the surprising truth is that several of these supposedly risky vehicles offer compelling reasons to buy them anyway.