The Rivian R1S electric SUV doesn't have an external spare wheel, but a recently surfaced patent filing indicates the automaker is considering one for future models, and it could also serve as a ...

Automakers are dropping spare tires to reduce cost, save weight, and increase space. Emergency inflator kits often can’t fix major tire damage like blowouts or sidewall gashes. Some drivers carry ...

Inside product planning meetings, the spare tire has become an easy target for engineers chasing weight and cost reductions.