The 12-volt batteries on some new electric car models are draining or dying unexpectedly, resulting in regulatory investigations and an uptick in owner complaints. Hyundai, Rivian, and Cadillac are ...

Choosing the wrong replacement battery can turn a reliable daily driver into a car that struggles to start, especially in ...

Frigid temperatures can bring an uptick in battery problems, notes AAA. Car batteries tend to fail in cold temperatures especially if the vehicles are not driven for extended periods. Driving your car ...

Other warning signs include any corrosion or white or grey deposits around the battery's terminal, which should be cleaned ...

Want to extend your car battery's lifespan? Switch off accessories, avoid long stationary periods, and protect your battery ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Cold temperatures shocked drivers Monday morning, with many vehicles struggling to start as winter weather arrived in the area. Drivers are familiar with flat tires or low ...

You try to turn on your car, and it just won’t start. Maybe the dashboard doesn’t even light up. A likely cause: The 12-volt battery is dead. All cars lose a little battery power when parked. If you ...

Installing a new car battery might seem straightforward, but connecting it incorrectly — usually by swapping the positive and negative cables – can cause major damage. A backward connection directs ...

Writer and occasional reluctant perpetrator of engine swaps, James O'Neil is a malaise era enthusiast and also fascinated by the many ways the auto industry has since recovered from those dark days.

It's been a long day, and you're ready to go home. It's snowing outside, so you bundle up, run through the parking lot to your car, push the start button and ... nothing. Zilch, nada. Your car remains ...

Imagine this: you’re all set for a long-awaited road trip. You’ve packed your bags, checked your itinerary, and you can almost taste the freedom of the open road. But as you turn the key in the ...