Engineering experts warn that higher temperatures decrease the battery's life. The intense heat hitting most of the nation is already invoking warnings about power outages and health impacts. But ...

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.

To help our members make a smart decision about replacing their car battery, Consumer Reports tests more than 100 individual car batteries in our lab every year. And not just once—in fact, we test ...

You must know this, but your car needs a battery to run properly. A dead battery means a car won’t start, but various electronics in the car won’t work properly either, including overhead dome lights, ...

Knowing what your car’s warranties cover comes in handy when vital parts like your battery die. The good news is that there are options available to cover all or part of the expense when you need a ...

There’s a revolution brewing in batteries for electric cars. Japanese car maker Toyota said last year that it aims to release a car in 2027–28 that could travel 1,000 kilometres and recharge in just ...

The modern automobile is an amazing piece of technology that most of us rely on every day for our transportation needs but often take for granted. Of course, when it won't start our lives are ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Car battery shopping has to be one of the least exciting parts about owning a car. Usually, it comes after several attempts at starting the ...

️ Editor's note: This article was updated with new information in December 2025. Dead batteries are a predictable reality for any car that spends more time parked than driven. Battery discharge does ...

If you’re here, you’re probably part of one of two camps: Either (A), you need to store your car over the winter without the battery going flat, or (B), you need to store your car for even longer than ...