If your battery is dying on you, the cause might be what's known as parasitic drain. Here's what it is, how it happens, and ...

Parasitic drains can be extremely annoying, but they're not impossible to identify. Here are some ways to find a parasitic drain in your car.

Is your car taking a little longer to start or not starting at all? The cold weather may be a major reason. “The cold air always affects everything,” Aquaysha Johnson of New Haven said. Everything ...

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 ...

Your car's battery has to work harder in frigid temperatures. Here's why it happens, how to avoid battery issues, and how to ...

In the recent cold snap, mechanics have seen an influx of some car problems in their shops. They said that the biggest issues ...

Even before cars were primarily powered by electricity, batteries have been a vital automotive part, working alongside the gas-powered engine. Thanks to your car's battery, you have essential features ...

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.

General Motors Co. is racing to fix problems in its electric vehicle business to make good on promises Chief Executive Officer Mary Barra made five years ago. It still has a long way to go. Fresh off ...

Car batteries typically last between 3 to 5 years, with 3-4 years being the average for standard lead-acid batteries. Wh ...

A dead car battery can leave you stranded, which can be inconvenient at best or downright dangerous at worst. In many cases, you can jump-start the vehicle, but that’s not always possible. Reviving a ...